Garnishing Tools

Melon Baller (Parisenne Scoop) A small tool used to cut round sections of melons and other soft fruits Can be used on cheeses, melons, fruits, vegetables

Butter Cutter A kitchen utensil used to create decorative curls of butter for serving or garnishing food dishes Can be used on butter & to make chocolate curls

Zester A zester (also, citrus zester or lemon zester) is a kitchen utensil for obtaining zest from lemons and other citrus fruit

Channel Knife Used to make decorative furrows in fruits & vegetables Mainly used on lemons & cucumbers

Fluting Knife Used to carve decorations in fruits & vegetables Also called a v-shaped knife

Peeler A peeler (potato peeler and/or apple peeler) is a metal blade attached to a wooden, metal or plastic handle that is used to remove the outer skin or peel thus peeling certain vegetables, frequently potatoes, and fruits.

U Knives Used to make decorative cuts in vegetables & fruits

Pastry Bags & Tips Mainly used in cake decorating but can be used for other foods

Squeeze Bottle Use in plate painting; to squeeze sauces onto the plate or decoratively on foods

Plate Painting Sauces “painted” on plates to accent the dish