In the hectic kitchen of a hotel, efficiency, precision, and durability are of the utmost importance when choosing kitchen knives. Skilled chefs require top-quality knives that are specialized for specific tasks to ensure smooth operations and uniform results.

Types of Culinary Knives Used in Hotels

• Chef Knife: The most common and most versatile of all knives in hotel kitchens is the chef knife, between 8 and 12 inches in length; it is ideally suited for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients.
• Paring Knife: This little, but very important, three to four-inch knife is specifically ideal for peeling fruits and vegetables and making subtle cuts.
• Boning Knife: It has a long, flexible, slender blade specially designed for effortless deboning of meat, fish, and poultry, thus preventing wastage.
• Filleting Knife: The slightly longer and thinner than a boning knife filleting knife is a must-have in fish preparation since it helps the chef effortlessly remove bones and skin.
• Bread Knife: A knife having a serrated edge, utilized for cutting bread, cakes, and pastries without destroying their soft nature.
• Carving Knife: For slicing large roasts, turkey, or ham, a carving knife consists of a long, narrow blade to give uniform, thin slices.
• Cleaver: A big knife with a wide blade, used to cut through bones and thicker pieces of meat, traditionally used in butchery.
• Utility Knife: A knife of medium size (5 to 7 inches) that is used for various purposes, ranging from opening sandwiches to cutting small fruits and vegetables.

We supply top-quality Victorinox kitchen knives in Africa, known for precision and toughness. Chef’s, paring, and specialty knives are among our products for professional and domestic use. With great service and workmanship, we ensure culinary excellence on the continent. Hotel kitchens require high-quality, stainless steel knives that are sharp and easy to clean. Proper storage and occasional sharpening are required for functionality and durability.