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Commercial Grade Plating Spoon Engineered for Precise Saucing, Portioning and Plate Presentation
The Mercer Culinary M35138 Solid Bowl Plating Spoon is designed for chefs who require controlled sauce placement, consistent portioning, and refined plate presentation during high-volume service. Constructed from durable 18/8 stainless steel, this professional utensil provides the strength, balance, and precision needed for finishing appetizers, entrées, desserts, and tasting-menu courses.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field-Tested Data |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Brand | Mercer Culinary |
| Model / Series Line | M35138 |
| Material Composition | 18/8 Stainless Steel |
| Utensil Type | Solid Bowl Plating Spoon |
| Nominal Spoon Size | 9 Inches |
| Listed Product Dimensions | 11" Long × 1" Wide |
| Bowl Capacity | 1.3 oz |
| Product Weight | 2.88 oz |
| Bowl Configuration | Solid |
| Finish Color | Silver |
| Included Components | One Plating Spoon |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Professional Application | Saucing, Portioning, Garnishing and Precision Plating |
Core Operational Features
Controlled Sauce Placement: The solid bowl holds sauces, purées, reductions, and dressings securely, helping chefs create accurate pours, smooth swooshes, and consistent finishing details.
Durable 18/8 Stainless Steel Construction: The corrosion-resistant stainless steel body is built to withstand repeated professional use while maintaining dependable rigidity and a clean presentation.
Precision Portioning: The 1.3-ounce bowl supports consistent servings across multiple plates, helping maintain visual uniformity and tighter ingredient control during service.
Balanced Professional Handling: The elongated profile provides the reach and leverage required for controlled movement around wide plates, bowls, and pass-side presentation areas.
Versatile Culinary Utility: Suitable for plating sauces, serving small portions, arranging garnishes, tasting preparations, and adding final components to composed dishes.
Professional Applications
Ideal for restaurant kitchens, hotels, culinary schools, catering operations, tasting-menu service, banquet preparation, and professional pastry stations. The spoon is well suited for finishing entrées, applying sauces, portioning sides, presenting desserts, and executing detailed plate designs.
Why Professionals Choose It
Mercer Culinary plating tools are designed around the practical needs of working chefs. The M35138 combines durable stainless steel construction with a solid, controlled bowl profile, giving culinary teams a reliable utensil for repeatable portioning and clean presentation throughout demanding service periods.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash using warm water, mild detergent, and a non-abrasive sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately to preserve the stainless steel finish. Avoid prolonged exposure to corrosive cleaning agents and do not place the spoon in a dishwasher.