The project focuses on Industrial design and gastronomy through the development of three kitchen tools for professional chefs. Developed with help from a chef at Aster in Malmö and from an interview with a chef from Noma in Copenhagen, this project developed innovative kitchen tools based on what's missing on the market.
CARBON STEEL GRILL BASKET
The Carbon Steel Grill Basket is a premium, closable grilling solution designed for chefs who value durability, performance, and ease of use. Crafted entirely from carbon steel, it offers strength and develops a natural non-stick surface over time, improving with every use. It´s ergonomic handle ensures comfort and control, The locking mechanism keeps ingredients secure, allowing flipping over an open flame. Made through water or laser cutting a 2x2mm grid and formed around a carbon steel wire, the basket delivers both structural integrity and industrial functional minimalist design. Ideal for grilling fish, vegetables, or delicate ingredients. This tool is made for professionals, to pass in generations and eventually be simply recycled into a new carbon steel product.
THE PRESS TRAY
The Press Tray is crafted entirely from 304 stainless steel, precision-cut from a flat sheet using water cutting and then bent into its final form. The design consists of two trays that rest inside one another, allowing chefs to press ingredients into uniform sheets, compress tofu, layer components, or extract excess liquid from vegetables.
Thanks to its 2mm thick 304 stainless steel construction, the Press Tray is durable and safe for both oven and freezer use, ideal for techniques ranging from dehydration to cold setting. The bottom tray is perforated to allow for moisture removal and airflow during pressing.
An adjustable toggle latch mechanism is built into the design, enabling the user to adjust the pressure applied to the ingredients. The top tray can also be used as a normal tray meanwhile items is being pressed. This flexible, durable tool is designed for professional kitchens seeking precision and versatility.
Thanks to its 2mm thick 304 stainless steel construction, the Press Tray is durable and safe for both oven and freezer use, ideal for techniques ranging from dehydration to cold setting. The bottom tray is perforated to allow for moisture removal and airflow during pressing.
An adjustable toggle latch mechanism is built into the design, enabling the user to adjust the pressure applied to the ingredients. The top tray can also be used as a normal tray meanwhile items is being pressed. This flexible, durable tool is designed for professional kitchens seeking precision and versatility.
CANAPÉ CYLINDER TOOL
The Canapé Cylinder Tool is designed to meet the need for creating perfectly shaped, uniform cylinders in professional kitchens. Inspired by the functionality of a traditional crostade iron, the tool allows chefs to dip moulds into batter and fry them into crisp, hollow canapé shells ready to be filled.
What sets this design apart is its versatile shaft collar mechanism, which enables quick and secure swapping of cylinder moulds to accommodate different diameters or custom shapes—tailored to the needs of individual restaurants. The moulds are simply screwed into place, with the shaft collar tightening around the wire to ensure stability during use. The rotating mechanism also allows for precise. control, whether working with agar-agar preparations or frying batters. The design utulize the same handle as the grill basket.
Made entirely from 316 stainless steel, the tool is highly durable, resistant to acidity, and designed to withstand the demands of a professional kitchen. Its design encourages culinary experimentation, supporting advanced techniques such as working with liquid ice or other temperature-sensitive ingredients.
What sets this design apart is its versatile shaft collar mechanism, which enables quick and secure swapping of cylinder moulds to accommodate different diameters or custom shapes—tailored to the needs of individual restaurants. The moulds are simply screwed into place, with the shaft collar tightening around the wire to ensure stability during use. The rotating mechanism also allows for precise. control, whether working with agar-agar preparations or frying batters. The design utulize the same handle as the grill basket.
Made entirely from 316 stainless steel, the tool is highly durable, resistant to acidity, and designed to withstand the demands of a professional kitchen. Its design encourages culinary experimentation, supporting advanced techniques such as working with liquid ice or other temperature-sensitive ingredients.
