Collection: Graters

Commercial graters cover hand-held box graters, bench-mounted rotary cheese graters, electric grater attachments and rasp-style fine graters. Hospitality Connect stocks the working range from Microplane, Chef Inox, Tablekraft, Avanti and Robot Coupe — across coarse, medium, fine and zester formats.

Choosing the right grater

• Box graters (4-sided): The bench standard — coarse, medium, fine and slicing on one tool. Stainless construction with rubber base for stability.
• Rasp graters (Microplane-style): Photo-etched stainless rasps for citrus zest, parmesan and chocolate. Sharper than punched graters.
• Rotary cheese graters: Hand-cranked drum graters for cafe parmesan service or kitchen prep.
• Electric grater attachments: Robot Coupe and Hallde grater attachments for high-volume cheese, vegetable and chocolate work.
• Bench-mount drum graters: Italian-style bench drum graters for parmesan blocks and hard cheeses.

Material and edge comparison

Photo-etched rasps (Microplane and equivalents) are the sharpest commercial graters — they shave rather than tear, preserving citrus oil cells and giving fluffier zest. Punched stainless box graters dull faster but cost less and survive dishwasher cycles. For high-volume cheese work, rotary or electric beats hand-grating by 10x throughput. Match the cut style: coarse for pasta cheese, fine for garnish, zest rasp for citrus and nutmeg. Stock at least one rasp grater per station — staff steal them if there's a shortage.

Use cases and care

• Wash by hand for sharpest edges: Dishwasher detergents pit photo-etched rasps. Hand-wash and air-dry.
• Direction matters: Always grate in one direction; back-and-forth bends the teeth and dulls the edge.
• Replace dull tools: A dull rasp tears citrus pith into the zest — bitter, not aromatic.
• Mind the fingertips: Use a guard at the end of cheese blocks; commercial graters cause finger-pad injuries every shift.
• Station storage: Wall-mounted or magnetic strip; loose drawer storage dulls the cut faces.

Three operational notes for grater management. First, the photo-etched rasps (Microplane and equivalents) dull faster than punched stainless; replace at first sign of edge wear — a dull rasp tears citrus pith into the zest, producing bitter rather than aromatic flavour. Second, station storage on a wall-mount or magnetic strip extends life by reducing edge-on-edge contact in drawers. Third, hand-wash photo-etched rasps; dishwasher detergents pit the etched surface. For high-volume cheese work, electric grater attachments on Robot Coupe or Hallde food processors deliver 10x throughput vs hand-grating. Procurement tip: rasps wear faster than punched stainless box graters. Budget for replacement of front-of-house and high-use rasps every 12–18 months; a dull rasp produces inferior product, not just slower work. Stock a rotation set so a damaged tool can be swapped immediately without slowing service.

Pair with

Pair with microplane specialist range, knife sharpeners and steels and butchers knives.

Why buy commercial graters from Hospitality Connect

• Curated for Australian commercial kitchens: Every line is selected against the realities of AU service — voltage, room dimensions, council rules, ambient temperatures.
• Brand-direct relationships: We deal directly with manufacturers and importers, so you get current models and the right parts when you need them.
• Field-tested specs: Sizes, gauges and capacities listed on each product reflect what actually works in service, not glossy brochure numbers.
• Tech support that picks up: Pre and post-sale phone lines staffed by people who know commercial kitchens.
• Warranty handled here: We process the claim with the manufacturer; you keep cooking.

Commercial graters care and longevity

• Hand wash where the manufacturer says: Plastic-handled tools and timber components are not dishwasher safe.
• Inspect handles and rivets weekly: Loose rivets become a foreign body risk.
• Match material to acid: Aluminium reacts with citrus and tomato; use stainless or anodised for prep.
• Replace silicone components annually: UV and heat brittle silicone over 12 months of service.
• Store off the bench: Wall-hung or magnetic strips reduce wear and bench congestion.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Our commercial chefs and fit-out specialists can match the right commercial graters to your menu, footprint and operating budget. Send through your floor plan, service brief or trading hours, or call our Australia-based trade line for a same-day spec quote — we'll line up sizes, brands, voltage and gas requirements, lead times and freight rates before you commit. If you're fitting out a new venue or refurbishing an existing one, ask about multi-line trade pricing and consolidated delivery so the kit lands when the trades do, not weeks later.