Ice & Serving Tongs
Serving tongs enable users to handle and plate food without touching it with their hands, adding a level of safety and sanitation – and potentially elegance, if desired – to dining scenarios. Tong designs range from purely utilitarian to refined and elegant.
Metal Ice Tongs
KaTom offers a selection of ice tongs designed to support sanitary handling in commercial and residential settings. Using tongs helps reduce direct contact with ice, minimizing contamination risks. Options range from simple tools for back-of-house use to decorative styles for presentation.
Ice Tongs by Use Case
- High-Volume Bars – Durable stainless steel tongs with scalloped or toothed edges for secure grip
- Tableside & Buffet Service – Elegant, mirrored-finish or hammered stainless steel tongs for guest-facing areas
- Home Bar & Kitchen – Compact tongs suited for ice buckets, sugar cubes, or garnishes
- Outdoor & Casual Dining – Lightweight bamboo or smoke-finished tongs for natural, rustic presentations
Tongs by Grip & Material
- Pom Tongs – Feature small, sharp teeth designed for grabbing small items
- Scalloped Tongs – Versatile for general use and larger ice shapes
- Toothed & Talon Tongs – Specialized barware tools designed to grab large, gourmet ice or top hat cubes
- Material Options – Choose from 18/8 or 18/10 stainless steel, wood, or bamboo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best length for ice tongs?
For standard ice buckets and bar wells, 6- to 9-inch tongs are the most popular, providing enough reach while remaining easy to maneuver.
Are these dishwasher safe?
Most stainless steel tongs are commercial dishwasher safe. However, specialty finishes like matte brass, matte black, or bamboo should be hand-washed to preserve their appearance.
Top Brands for Ice Tongs
- Vollrath & Carlisle – Known for heavy-duty, NSF-certified stainless steel construction
- American Metalcraft – Offers a wide variety of finishes, including hammered and mirrored styles for upscale presentation
- Barfly – Great for mixologists, featuring specialized "talon" designs for craft cocktail ice
- Front of the House – Leaders in modern aesthetic, offering unique materials like bamboo and matte-finished metals