Peelers, according to chefs

Only claims about peelers made by people we have grounds to call chefs. The unrestricted peelers evidence is on the peelers page.

3 people we have grounds to call chefs make 10 quoted claims about peelers across 4 sources. Membership of the chefs group is recorded per person with its own evidence, and authority is scoped to peelers rather than to fame.

What do chefs say about peelers in general?

Not a recommendation for a specific product — technique, materials and what to look for in peelers. Citable on its own terms.

2:01 supports Adam Byatt Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

They are for me the best peeler, the only peeler there is. Takes a very finite amount of of whatever you're peeling off. They're very easy to get. They're nice and cheap to use and we just use them all the time.

best in class uses it professionally, daily 35 Years of cooking equipment - What I use everyday

Cites availability, price, speed and efficiency

They're the only ones that we use in the restaurant ever.

5:02 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

the swivel peeler a stainless steel one absolutely incredible it's almost like a lifesaver in the kitchen because they are so quick so light swivel blade they got so much more flexibility

best in class uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites flexibility, speed and efficiency, weight

5:02 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

we call it a speed peeler in the professional kitchen because it does literally absolutely rapidly peels your vegetables you have minimal waste

performance uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites speed and efficiency

5:02 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

good peelers cost from a couple of quid and are great for everything from peeling veg to finally slicing cheese and making shs of chocolate

value uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites price, versatility

5:31 supports Billy Parisi Chef

it is essential to have a really nice sharp peeler

recommendation These 30 Kitchen Essentials Changed My Cooking

Cites durability, edge retention

get one that you love you'll be fine it'll last you forever

5:32 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

a good comfortable grip and a sharp stainless steel blade ensures you'll always work fast

handling uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites edge retention, handle

5:31 supports Billy Parisi Chef

you can peel all sorts of vegetables or fruits or even cheese's if you want to get them nice and thin I like to shave vegetables too for like an ice shaved veggie salad

use-case fit These 30 Kitchen Essentials Changed My Cooking

Cites versatility

0:30 supports Billy Parisi Chef

it's a simple tool but this is what the pros use in the back of the house in the restaurant industry to eliminate as much loss to their food as possible

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Cook Like a Pro with These 15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools

0:00 supports Billy Parisi Chef

it's a simple tool and different from a flat peeler as it allows for smoother more efficient peeling and that produces minimal waste this is due to a sharp thin blade which allows you to better follow the Contour of whatever it is you're peeling a potato a carrot other root Veg

performance Cook Like a Pro with These 15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools

Cites edge retention

0:30 objects Billy Parisi Chef

always wash it by hand to help keep the edge never in the dishwasher

durability Cook Like a Pro with These 15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools

Cites dishwasher safe (against)