Piping bags and nozzles

Churro makers, piping bags and piping nozzles are the essential tools for making churros at home and for filling and decorating cakes, pastries and desserts with precision. In this Hiperchef category you'll find aluminium and stainless steel churro makers, reusable and disposable piping bags, and a wide range of nozzles and paper cones from brands such as Ibili, Silikomart, Ilsa and Lacor.

Types of utensil

Each preparation calls for a different tool: the churro maker for fried doughs, the piping bag for filling and decorating, and the nozzle for shaping the finish.

Churro makers and churro machines

Domestic and semi-professional churro makers are made from aluminium or stainless steel. Models such as the Garhe Forte churro maker in stainless steel, the Ibili and Ilsa machines, or the churro kits include interchangeable discs that let you vary the thickness and shape of the churro; they can also be used as a press for biscuits and pastries. Replacement discs are available to extend their working life.

Piping bags

There are two main families: reusable piping bags, flexible and washable (professional, double or triple), and disposable piping bags, more hygienic for work in the bakery because they're used and thrown away. Ibili offers both options, as well as piping bag stands that make filling easier.

Nozzles, paper cones and accessories

Stainless steel nozzles and paper cones define the pattern: plain for filling, fluted and star for decorating, or petal for flowers. You'll find nozzle sets from Ibili and Silikomart, cake decorating stencils, cone caps and cone cleaning brushes to keep them in perfect condition.

What to buy for baking?

To start, a churro maker with several discs, a piping bag (ideally one reusable bag and a box of disposables) and a varied set of nozzles cover almost every preparation. Recommended brands: Ibili, Silikomart, Ilsa, Garhe and Lacor. Complete it with the rest of our baking utensils and with moulds, pastry cutters and utensils.

Frequently asked questions about churro makers, piping bags and nozzles

What material are the best churro makers made from?

Churro makers are made mainly from aluminium and stainless steel. Aluminium is lightweight and affordable; stainless steel is stronger and more durable, ideal for heavier or semi-professional use.

What's the difference between a reusable and a disposable piping bag?

The reusable piping bag is flexible, washable and designed to be used many times; the disposable one is used once and thrown away, making it more hygienic and convenient in bakeries and when working with several different creams or colours.

Which nozzles do I need to decorate cakes?

To start, three types are enough: a plain nozzle for filling and writing, a fluted or star nozzle for rosettes and borders, and a petal nozzle for flowers. The stainless steel nozzle sets from Ibili or Silikomart bring together these basic shapes.

How do you clean nozzles and paper cones?

The most practical way is to use a cone cleaning brush, which reaches the narrow inside of the nozzle and clears away leftover cream. It's best to clean them warm, right after use; stainless steel ones are usually dishwasher safe.

Can a churro maker be used for doughs other than churros?

Yes. Many churro makers are also biscuit presses: by changing the disc you can make biscuits and tea biscuits in different shapes, as well as churros and porras.