Collection: Wilkie Brothers

Wilkie Brothers is an Australian-developed cutlery, kitchenware and entertaining brand with a heritage line of stainless steel cutlery, tableware and dining accessories. Hospitality Connect supplies the Wilkie Brothers range to restaurants, hotels, function venues, fine dining and gift retail across Australia.

What Wilkie Brothers makes

• Cutlery sets: Stainless steel knife, fork and spoon sets in classic and contemporary patterns; full place settings and serving sets.
• Steak knife sets: Premium-grade serrated and straight-edge steak knives; presentation boxes and individual sets.
• Serving cutlery: Carving sets, salad servers, cake servers and butter knives.
• Buffet and presentation tools: Large serving spoons, ladles and tongs for buffet and self-service line presentation.
• Specialty cutlery: Cheese knives, fish knives, fondue forks and other specialty pieces for fine-dining service.

Where Wilkie Brothers is used

Wilkie Brothers cutlery sits in the upper-mid market - durable enough for heavy commercial use but elegant enough for fine dining. Restaurants and hotels run Wilkie Brothers as their service-line cutlery for everyday covers; function venues use the steak knife and carving sets for premium events; retail gift channels use boxed sets for wedding registry and corporate gifts. Quality positioning is between economy commercial cutlery and high-end European brands - a practical sweet spot for Australian venues.

Range highlights

• 18/10 stainless steel: Premium grade with corrosion resistance and durable polish; survives commercial dishwasher use.
• Mirror polish finish: Bright finish for traditional fine dining; available in matte/satin for modern aesthetic.
• Boxed sets and bulk packs: Retail-ready boxed gift sets and trade-pack bulk cutlery for venue ordering.
• Pattern continuity: Long-running patterns in stock; replacement and replenishment available years later.
• Australian heritage: Australian brand origin supports local-product menu and service-tag storytelling.

Specifier checklist for Wilkie Brothers cutlery selection: confirm pattern availability for repeat orders (some patterns are seasonal); order at 1.5x service capacity to allow for breakage, loss and laundry-cycle gaps; plan polishing routine (commercial dishwasher rinse-aid extends polish life; manual polishing weekly maintains presentation grade); for steak knife sets, dedicate by service (steak knives shouldn't enter the standard cutlery rotation). For function venues running multiple events per week, two complete cutlery sets in rotation extends life by 50% over single-set heavy use. Wilkie Brothers cutlery patterns are typically interchangeable across the range so steak knives, dessert spoons and salad cutlery can match the main service line. Storage matters too - cutlery sit racks for the dishwasher and felt-lined drawer trays for service-level storage extend polish life and reduce friction wear that dulls the finish.

Pair with

Combine with dinnerware, double wall glasses and wine buckets coolers ice buckets stands for full FOH service.

Why buy Wilkie Brothers from Hospitality Connect

• Authorised dealer: We carry genuine factory stock with full manufacturer warranty — not parallel imports.
• Trade pricing: ABN-verified pricing and volume discounts for commercial operators and fit-out specifiers.
• AU-based after-sales: Local warranty handling, parts support and service referrals from a real phone number.
• Honest stock visibility: If a model is on water, we tell you the ETA — no phantom lead times.
• Range knowledge: Our team knows the catalogue and can match the right model to your menu, throughput and venue power.

Wilkie brothers care and longevity

• Avoid dishwashers: Detergents pit blades and heat anneals the temper. Hand wash and dry immediately.
• Use the right board: Polyethylene or end-grain timber. Glass and granite chip Western edges; stainless boards roll the apex.
• Store in a guard or magnet: Loose in a drawer, blades knock and chip. Sheathed blocks trap moisture — leave airflow.
• Inspect rivets and bolster: Loose rivets become a foreign body risk; replace when movement is detected.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Our commercial chefs and fit-out specialists can match the right Wilkie Brothers 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.