Cutlery & Flatware

Cutlery and flatware is the broad term for the hand-held eating and serving implements set at a table or used in food service. That includes knives, forks, spoons and specialist pieces such as dessert spoons, fish knives, cake servers and serving tongs. At Chefs Depot the range also extends to cutlery storage racks and dishwasher baskets designed to handle flatware at volume.

You'll find individual place-setting pieces, full boxed sets, serving cutlery and banquet-scale bulk packs. The range also covers cutlery storage and handling gear — including Winterhalter wire racks and Washtech flatware racks — so you can buy the flatware and the washing infrastructure in the same order.

Both are strong commercial choices. Tablekraft is well regarded for polished, hotel-style presentation and suits venues where table aesthetics carry weight. Chef Inox tends to appeal to operators who want solid, workhorse flatware at a practical price point. If your team turns over high covers daily and pieces go through the dishwasher constantly, either brand holds up well — the decision usually comes down to the look you want on the table.

Commercial flatware is commonly described by its steel grade — 18/10 stainless is the most corrosion-resistant and keeps its finish longest in a busy wash cycle. Heavier gauge pieces feel more substantial in the hand and tend to last longer in high-turnover environments. Lighter pieces suit casual or high-volume disposable-replacement settings. Check the product spec on each listing and match the weight to how hard your team will use it.

A common rule of thumb is to hold around three times your seated cover count — one set in use, one in the wash and one in reserve. Busy venues running multiple sittings per service often stock even more. Because pieces go missing or get damaged over time, buying in bulk from the start is usually more cost-effective than topping up frequently.

Standard cutlery needs no installation — it goes straight onto your tables or into storage. Cutlery racks and holders designed for dishwashers or pass-through machines do need to be matched to your machine's basket dimensions, so check the rack measurements against your equipment before ordering. Winterhalter and Washtech racks are listed with their dimensions on each product page.

Run pieces through a commercial dishwasher using a rinse-aid formulated for stainless steel, and make sure the final rinse temperature is high enough to promote quick drying — water spots are the most common complaint. Dry or polish pieces promptly after washing to prevent mineral deposits. Store cutlery in a clean, dry holder rather than leaving it loose in a damp sink or tray.

Yes. Chefs Depot stocks both the flatware itself and the handling accessories — including Washtech flatware racks and Winterhalter wire cup and cutlery racks — so you can tick off both in a single order. Buying compatible racks at the same time as your cutlery saves a separate freight charge and means everything arrives together.

Members save off RRP across the entire cutlery and flatware range, including individual pieces and full sets from brands like Tablekraft, Chef Inox and Trenton. Membership is free to join and the savings apply at checkout automatically. For venues restocking regularly, the difference adds up quickly across a large order.

Pricing varies depending on the brand, steel grade, piece count and whether you're buying individual items or a full set. Entry-level commercial pieces are priced accessibly for cafes and small venues, while premium hotel-weight collections from brands like Tablekraft sit at a higher price point. Check each product listing for current pricing, and remember that members save off RRP on every item in the range.