Stainless Steel Ladle - 6oz / 177ml

Stainless Steel Ladle - 6oz (177ml) is a professional serving ladle for controlled portioning of soups, stocks, sauces, gravies and stews in commercial kitchens. Guides & resources Commercial Kitchen Smallwares Buying Checklist Non-Slip Cutting Board Features and Kitchen Safety Choosing Gastronorm Pan Depths for Your Kitchen Wholesale Packaging and Catering Supplies in South Africa Restaurant Opening Procurement Checklist Key features 177ml (6oz) bowl for consistent, repeatable portion control One-piece stainless steel - hygienic, corrosion-resistant and hard-wearing Long handle for safe reach into deep pots and bain-marie inserts Dishwasher-safe for easy sanitising Specifications Capacity: 177ml (6oz) Material: one-piece stainless steel Handle: long handle for deep pots and bain-marie inserts Care: dishwasher-safe Ladle portion guide Consistent portioning is one of the fastest ways to control food cost. A fixed-capacity ladle takes the guesswork out of service - this 177ml (6oz) ladle is the standard size for soups and stews. Common ladle capacities and their typical uses: Capacity Typical use 60ml (2oz) Sauces, gravies and dressings 120ml (4oz) Portion sauces, thin soups, batters 177ml (6oz) Soups, stews and casseroles (this ladle) 240ml (8oz) Bulk service, punch bowls and transfer work Care and cleaning One-piece stainless construction with no spot welds to trap food - simply run it through the dishwasher. The hooked handle end hangs on pot rails and bain marie edges so the ladle stays out of the product between services. Ordering and related products Part of our commercial kitchenware range for hotels, restaurants and caterers. Pair with our bain-marie inserts and serving equipment . Wholesale pricing available - request a quote . Frequently asked questions How many portions does a 6oz ladle serve per litre? At 177ml per level scoop, one litre of soup or stew yields roughly 5-6 portions. That predictability is what makes a fixed-capacity ladle the fastest costing tool in the kitchen - multiply your batch volume by the ladle count and you know exactly how many covers each pot delivers. Is this ladle suitable for bain-marie service? Yes. The long handle keeps hands clear of steam over deep bain-marie inserts, and the hooked end rests on the rim so the ladle never slides into the product between orders. Can I buy ladles in mixed sizes? Absolutely - most kitchens run a set of 2oz, 4oz and 6oz ladles so every station portions consistently. Ask us for bundle pricing on a mixed ladle set when you request a quote .