Gloves
Commercial kitchen gloves are absolute essentials for any UK food business serious about hygiene and staff safety. From bustling restaurants and hotel kitchens to busy cafés, these purpose-designed gloves offer protection against heat, cuts, and contamination while preparing and handling food. Available in various materials including nitrile, latex, vinyl, and cut-resistant fabrics, they're built specifically for the demands of professional food environments. After 50 years in the business, we've seen how quality gloves complement other essential equipment like chef knives and food prep stations, drastically reducing accidents and cross-contamination risks while ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations!
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Disposable Glove Dispenser | Wall Mounted Glove Box Holder | Single Box Capacity | Olympia GC960
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360H x 260W x 105D mm
Vogue
Supplied with fixings
£18.99 £40.47
Commercial Kitchen Gloves for Food Safety & Handling
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Key Features and Benefits
- Superior Protection Guards against cuts, burns, chemicals, and cross-contamination—comprehensive kitchen safety.
- Enhanced Grip Textured surfaces ensure secure handling of slippery foods and utensils.
- Hygienic Barrier Prevents bacterial transfer between food items—reduces contamination risk.
- Temperature Resistance Withstands extreme kitchen temperatures from freezers to ovens.
- Proper Fit Options Available in multiple sizes for all staff—comfortable for extended wear.
- HACCP Compliance Meets strict food safety standards—essential for health inspections.
- Task-Specific Designs Specialized gloves for different kitchen roles—optimal functionality.
- Allergen Management Helps prevent cross-contact of common food allergens—protects customers.
Essential Buying Considerations
Material & Protection Level
- Choose nitrile for all-rounder excellence—ideal for handling diverse foods.
- Opt for cut-resistant gloves with food-grade certification for prep work.
- Select silicone-coated heat gloves for temperatures up to 500°C.
Usage Requirements & Quantity
- Calculate daily usage for disposables—busy kitchens need box quantities.
- Consider colour-coding systems to prevent cross-contamination.
- Invest in multiple heat-resistant pairs for grill and oven stations.
How Commercial Kitchen Gloves Work
Kitchen gloves might seem straightforward, but there's clever engineering behind them. Disposable options create a protective barrier between hands and food—nitrile and vinyl variants offer chemical resistance and durability, while latex provides superior elasticity and tactile sensitivity. Heat-resistant gloves utilize specialized silicone or aramid fibres that reflect and dissipate high temperatures, protecting hands up to 500°C. For cut resistance, gloves incorporate stainless steel mesh or high-performance fibres like Kevlar or Dyneema woven into a comfortable liner. The material thickness, measured in mils or gauges, determines durability and dexterity—thinner for precision tasks, thicker for heavy-duty protection!
Trusted Insights from Charlotte Rayner
Commercial Cleaning Specialist
15 years experience
"Gloves aren’t just for show – they’re your first line of defence against cross-contamination. Make sure you’re using the right type for the task, and always change them more often than you think you need to – hygiene waits for no one!"
Safety Guidelines
- Regular Inspection Check for tears or damage before use—compromised gloves are useless.
- Frequent Changes Switch gloves between different food handling tasks—prevents cross-contamination.
- Proper Removal Turn inside-out when removing—contains contaminants.
- Hand Washing Always wash hands before and after glove use—double protection.
- Hazard Awareness Never substitute cut-resistant for heat-resistant—different protections.
- Equipment Compatibility Remove loose-fitting gloves near machinery—prevents accidents.
Top Tips for Using Commercial Kitchen Gloves
For maximum benefit, change disposable gloves between handling different food types—especially when switching from raw meat to ready-to-eat items. Store heat-resistant gloves away from moisture to maintain their protective properties. Implement a colour-coding system (blue for fish, red for raw meat, etc.) to prevent cross-contamination. Clean and sanitize reusable gloves after each shift, and inspect regularly for tears or damage. For cut-resistant gloves, avoid using them with powered equipment as fibres can get caught in machinery.
Benefits of Using Commercial Kitchen Gloves
- Food Safety Compliance Meets FSA regulations—avoids fines and closures.
- Staff Protection Prevents burns, cuts and skin irritation—reduces absenteeism.
- Customer Confidence Visible hygiene practices boost reputation—increases return visits.
Did You Know?
- Usage Rate Busy restaurants can use over 100 pairs of disposable gloves daily.
- Durability Quality cut-resistant gloves last 6 months with proper care.
- Temperature Range Top heat gloves handle temperatures from -40°C to 500°C.
- Cost-Effective Proper gloves reduce food waste by 15% through better handling.
Expert Insights on Commercial Kitchen Gloves
With five decades in the catering equipment business, we've learned what matters. 'The right gloves aren't just about compliance—they're about confidence,' explains Marcus, our kitchen safety specialist. 'Chefs work faster and with greater precision when they know they're protected, which improves both efficiency and food quality.'
- Pros: Reduces injuries, prevents contamination, improves handling efficiency.
- Cons: Requires regular replacement, multiple types needed for different tasks.
Who Needs Commercial Kitchen Gloves?
- Cafés & Bakeries Essential for food prep and allergen management—keeps customers safe.
- Hotels & Restaurants Critical for multiple food handling stations and high-volume service.
- Butchers & Fishmongers Specialist cut-resistant options protect during precise preparation work.
- Catering Companies Portable protection for off-site food handling and serving.
Real-World Success with Commercial Kitchen Gloves
A bustling gastropub in Birmingham faced a perfect storm—staff turnover, rising insurance costs, and occasional customer complaints about inconsistent food hygiene. After consulting with us, they implemented a comprehensive glove system with colour-coding for different stations and tasks, plus cut-resistant gloves for their busy prep area. 'It's transformed our kitchen,' the head chef reports. 'Burns and cuts have dropped by 80%, staff confidence has soared, and our health inspection rating jumped to 5 stars—customers even comment on our visible food safety practices!'
FAQs
- How often should I change disposable kitchen gloves? Change between different food types and at least every hour during continuous use.
- Are cut-resistant gloves completely cut-proof? No, they're resistant but not cut-proof—always maintain proper knife techniques.
- Can I wash and reuse disposable gloves? Never—single-use gloves aren't designed for washing and reuse.
- Which gloves are best for handling hot items? Silicone or aramid fibre gloves rated for at least 250°C for oven work.
- Are latex gloves still used in commercial kitchens? Less common due to allergy concerns—nitrile or vinyl now preferred.
- How do I size kitchen gloves correctly? Measure around the widest part of your palm in inches for your true size.
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What our Customers Say
'These heat-resistant gloves saved my chefs from nasty burns—absolute game-changers!'
J James Head Chef, The Copper Kettle, Bath'Cut-resistant gloves that actually allow proper knife control—brilliant!'
M Moira Butchery Manager, Highland Foods, Glasgow
Why Choose EasyEquipment for Commercial Kitchen Gloves?
- Trusted Supplier 50 years equipping UK kitchens—we know what works.
- Fast Delivery Next-day options UK-wide—never run short.
- Best Price Promise Found cheaper? We'll match it—fair deals always.
- Expert Guidance Personal advice on selecting the right gloves—just ring us.
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