Mercer Plating Tools

The 6 1/8-inch curved tongs are compact enough to work like tweezers, for placing microgreens, edible flowers and fine garnishes. The curved tip lets you set each piece at an angle while you watch it land.Precision Plus tongs have lighter tension than the original Precision series, which suits short, fine movements.
Other Lengths and TipsSee the 6 1/8-inch straight tongs and the longer 9 3/8-inch curved tongs. Learn More

The 11 3/4-inch curved Precision Plus tongs combine long reach with an angled tip, so you can work across a wide plate or into a deep container while keeping a clear line of sight. Micro-serrations inside the tips hold small, slippery ingredients securely.The lighter Precision Plus tension lets you feel how much pressure you apply, which helps when placing tender herbs, pasta or vegetables without crushing them.
Other Lengths and TipsSee the 9 3/8-inch and 6 1/8-inch curved tongs, or the 11 3/4-inch straight tongs. Learn More

At 11 3/4 inches, these are the longest Precision Plus straight tongs, made for reaching across wide plates, into deep containers or over a hot grill. They give the delicate control of plating tongs with more distance between your hand and the heat.The long, thin tips pick up small items cleanly, and the lighter Precision Plus spring keeps fine work comfortable.
Other Lengths and TipsSee the 9 3/8-inch straight and 11 3/4-inch curved tongs. Learn More

Curved tips change the angle of approach, so you can see what you are placing and set it down without your hand blocking the view. Mercer’s 9 3/8-inch Precision Plus curved tongs bring that advantage to an all-purpose length.The long, thin tips handle small and delicate items, and the lighter Precision Plus tension makes fine adjustments easy.
Other Lengths and TipsThe curved tip also comes in 6 1/8-inch and 11 3/4-inch lengths. For a straight tip, see the 9 3/8-inch straight tongs. Learn More

The 9 3/8-inch Precision Plus straight tongs are the all-purpose plating tong, long enough to reach across a plate and fine enough to set a single herb leaf. Precision Plus tongs are not as stiff as the original Precision series, so they respond to a light squeeze.Long, thin tips give control with small and delicate items, from a slice of radish to a scallop.
Other Lengths and TipsSee the shorter 6 1/8-inch and longer 11 3/4-inch straight tongs, or the 9 3/8-inch curved tongs. Learn More

Mercer’s 8-piece plating set brings together its plating spoons and Precision Plus tongs in a rose gold finish, with a heavy-duty six-compartment roll to store them. The set covers saucing, draining, placing and lifting, so one roll serves the whole plating station.Each 18/8 stainless steel piece is coated by a specialized process that resists abrasion and corrosion. The fine-point tongs place microgreens and garnishes, and the offset spatula lifts delicate items with flat bottoms, such as seared scallops, that tongs could damage.
Other FinishesThe same set comes in matte black. For stainless steel, see the Plating Tool Kit. Learn More

Mercer’s 8-piece plating set brings together its plating spoons and Precision Plus tongs in a matte black finish, with a heavy-duty six-compartment roll to store them. The set covers saucing, draining, placing and lifting, so one roll serves the whole plating station.Each 18/8 stainless steel piece is coated by a specialized process that resists abrasion and corrosion. The fine-point tongs place microgreens and garnishes, and the offset spatula lifts delicate items with flat bottoms, such as seared scallops, that tongs could damage.
Other FinishesThe same set comes in rose gold. For stainless steel, see the Plating Tool Kit. Learn More

The 7-Piece Plating Spoon Kit gathers Mercer’s six core plating spoons and a heavy-duty tool roll. It covers each job at the pass: solid spoons for saucing and quenelles, slotted spoons for draining garnishes, and two saucier spoons with spouts for drizzles and dots.Each spoon is 18/8 stainless steel with a satin-finished handle and dual micro-serrations for grip. The roll keeps them together and protected in a knife bag or a drawer, which suits culinary students and cooks building a personal kit.
Other Plating SetsFor tongs as well as spoons, see the Plating Tool Kit or the 8-piece plating set. Learn More

This set pairs Mercer’s two precision spoons, the 7-inch small and the 7 7/8-inch large. Both have tapered spouts for decorating, so you can switch between fine dots and longer swooshes without changing technique.It is a practical starting kit for culinary students learning to plate, and a useful pair for any cook who decorates desserts or composed plates.
Other Plating SetsMercer also groups these tools into sets, listed in the Details. Learn More