The Matfer Bourgeat 8" chinois is a conical strainer designed for passing sauces, stocks, soups, and purees to a smooth, consistent finish. It is a standard piece of brigade kit used across professional kitchens where fine straining is a routine part of service preparation. In a working kitchen environment, the one-piece Exoglass handle is a practical advantage. Exoglass is a glass-fibre reinforced material that remains stable across a wide temperature range, resists heat transfer to the hand, and does not corrode, warp, or absorb odours over time. The two supporting hooks allow the chinois to sit securely across a pot or container during straining, keeping both hands free for ladling — a small detail that matters when working quickly on a busy pass. Operationally, this strainer offers a few clear advantages over pressed-steel or wooden-handled alternatives: Exoglass handle is dishwasher-safe and holds up to repeated high-temperature cleaning cycles Non-porous material does not harbour bacteria or absorb flavours between uses Single-piece construction eliminates the rivet joints where traditional chinois handles typically fail Lightweight enough for extended use without fatigue during high-volume prep There are no electrical or installation requirements — this is a hand tool. The 8" bowl diameter suits most standard stockpots and bain-marie containers. For operations processing very large batch volumes, a larger diameter model may offer better throughput and reduce the number of passes required. This chinois is well suited to any professional kitchen where sauce work, stock reduction, or fine straining forms part of the daily routine — from hotel kitchens and restaurant brigades through to contract catering and production environments. It is a reliable everyday tool rather than an occasional-use item, and the Matfer Bourgeat build quality reflects that expectation. If you are equipping a new section or replacing ageing smallwares across a brigade, our team is happy to help you identify the right sizes and quantities for your operation.
