Whisks

Hand whisks

Hand whisks let you beat, mix, emulsify and whip without needing a plug: eggs, egg whites to stiff peaks, cream, sauces, vinaigrettes and light batters. At Hiperchef you'll find whisks in stainless steel 18/10, silicone and fibreglass from Ibili, Lacor, De Buyer, Pujadas, Saint Romain and Tellier, in sizes ranging from the 15 cm mini to the professional 129 cm giant whisk. The catalogue also includes whisking spoons and other special formats such as the ball whisk.

Stainless steel whisks

The classic kitchen whisk is the stainless steel wire whisk: rigid, hard-wearing and easy to clean. The 12-wire hand whisk from Ibili, in stainless steel 18/10, comes in four sizes (25, 30, 35 and 40 cm) and is the all-rounder for eggs, omelettes and sponge mixtures. The Euro whisk from Saint Romain combines stainless steel wires with a fibre handle in five sizes, from 25 to 45 cm. And if you're after extra strength, the thick-wire whisk from Pujadas carries 8 wires of 2.4 mm thickness —sturdier than usual— in six sizes from 25 to 50 cm, designed for dense doughs and heavy-duty use.

Silicone and fibreglass whisks

For whisking directly in non-stick frying pans and saucepans, choose coated wires: the silicone whisk with stainless steel handle from Ibili won't scratch delicate surfaces, spreads its wires independently for faster whisking and goes in the dishwasher without a problem.

Lacor's Fibreglass family opts for a fibreglass handle, a lightweight material that keeps its shape and withstands up to 250 ºC. It's available with silicone wires (25, 30 and 35 cm), with stainless steel 18/10 wires in six sizes from 25 to 50 cm, and in a purple anti-allergy version — the colour code used in professional kitchens for preparing allergen-free menus.

Balloon whisk, ball whisk and magic spoon

Every preparation has its whisk. The wide balloon whisk from De Buyer, at 35 cm, is the aeration specialist: its rounded shape incorporates the maximum amount of air into egg whites, cream and mousses. It's a professional utensil with sprung stainless steel wires that are inseparable from the handle —maximum hygiene, even sterilisable— and an ergonomic curved handle in non-slip TPE with a hole for hanging.

The ball whisk from Pujadas stirs sauces, marinades, dressings and creams in seconds: its flexible wires tipped with small balls reach right to the edge of pots and bowls and stop anything getting stuck between the wires. It comes in 30, 35 and 40 cm. And the magic spoon from Tellier, in stainless steel, is the traditional French whisking spoon for vinaigrettes, mayonnaise, crème anglaise and yoghurts.

Sizes: from mini to professional giant whisk

Lacor's mini whisks, at 15 and 20 cm, take care of small quantities: a vinaigrette, an egg, dissolving yeast. At the other end of the scale, giant professional whisks are designed for the stockpots and cauldrons of catering kitchens: Lacor's stainless steel 18/10 model reaches 100 and 129 cm, and the giant stainless steel whisk from Pujadas comes in 80, 100 and 125 cm total length, with 3 mm wires and a 20 cm diameter head.

How to choose your hand whisk

First, the surface: if you whisk in non-stick, go for silicone; if you work in steel bowls, stainless steel wires. Second, the preparation: for whipping and incorporating air, a balloon whisk; for quick sauces and dressings, a ball whisk or magic spoon; for dense doughs, thick wires. And third, the size: 25-30 cm for everyday use, 35-50 cm for large bowls and kitchen stocks, and giants from 80 to 129 cm for professional pots.

Frequently asked questions about hand whisks

Which whisk is best for whipping egg whites to stiff peaks?

A balloon whisk such as the 35 cm one from De Buyer: its wide, rounded head, with fine, flexible wires, incorporates the maximum amount of air into egg whites, cream and mousses with less effort.

Stainless steel or silicone whisk?

The stainless steel 18/10 whisk is more rigid and hard-wearing, ideal for steel bowls and saucepans. The silicone whisk won't scratch non-stick frying pans or saucepans, so it's the one to use for whisking directly on those coatings.

What size of hand whisk should I choose?

For home use, between 25 and 30 cm. For large bowls and baking, from 35 to 50 cm. The 15 and 20 cm minis are perfect for vinaigrettes and small quantities, and the giants from 80 to 129 cm are for stockpots and professional use.

What is a ball whisk and what is it for?

It's a whisk with flexible wires tipped with small steel balls, like the one from Pujadas. The balls generate their own momentum, reach right to the edge of pots and bowls and stop the mixture getting stuck between the wires: perfect for sauces, marinades and dressings.

Can whisks go in the dishwasher?

Yes, in general. Ibili's stainless steel and silicone whisks are dishwasher safe, and the fibreglass handles of Lacor's Fibreglass range withstand up to 250 ºC without losing their shape. The De Buyer balloon whisk can even be sterilised.

Complete your kit with our bowls and cauldrons, baking utensils and electric mixers, and discover the full catalogue from Ibili, Lacor, De Buyer and Pujadas.