Stainless Steel Round Steam Basket 52 cm × 10 cm

Description

Take your steaming setup to the next level with the Stainless Steel Round Steam Basket 52 cm × 10 cm — a large-capacity, professional-grade steam basket designed for serious cooks, commercial kitchens and home chefs alike in New Zealand. This round steam basket offers both generous diameter (52 cm) and decent height (10 cm), making it ideal for large batches of vegetables, seafood, dumplings, dim-sum style items, layered foods or multi-tier steaming.

Crafted entirely from food-grade stainless steel, the basket is built to withstand high steam, continuous heat and repeated use without warping or fading. Its perforated base ensures steam can circulate freely from below, reaching all parts of the food placed within, while the raised sides keep food contained and avoid spillage of water or condensing steam.

The 52 cm size gives you real flexibility — whether you’re steaming for a big family gathering in Auckland, a catering run in Wellington, or a busy café in Christchurch, this basket delivers space and performance. The 10 cm depth lets you build a generous layer of food without overcrowding, which is key to achieving even cooking and preserving texture. As good practice sources show, overcrowding or insufficient steam circulation can lead to uneven cooking.

Because it is full stainless steel (rather than a cheap mesh or coated material) you’re getting a robust, hygienic, easy-to-clean tool — ideal for NZ kitchens where hardy, non-fussy gear is appreciated. The smooth finish resists staining, resists corrosion (when properly cared for) and looks smart in a professional or home kitchen setting.

Use this steam basket in conjunction with a large stock pot or steam oven, or as a removable insert in a custom steaming set-up. Its design is equally suitable for everyday healthy meals (think steamed greens, fish fillets, potatoes) as it is for more elaborate dishes (layered dumplings, seafood platters, banquet servings). Steaming is a cooking method that helps retain nutrients, flavors and texture — and this basket makes it easier.

In short: if you’re seeking a large, robust steaming basket built in stainless steel, with the size and depth to handle substantial quantities, this 52 cm × 10 cm round steam basket is a smart kitchen investment for New Zealand kitchens that value durability, performance and healthy cooking.

Key Points

• Material: Food-grade stainless steel (high corrosion resistance)
  
• Diameter: 52 cm — large coverage for large pots or steam ovens
  
• Depth/Height: 10 cm — ample space for layered or generous quantities
  
• Shape: Round design ensures even steam exposure and efficient use of space
  
• Base: Perforated to allow steam penetration and proper drainage of condensate
  
• Sides: Raised sides prevent food from spilling or sliding off during steaming
  
• Compatibility: Suitable for use on gas, electric, induction (if matched with appropriate pot) or steam cabinet environments
  
• Cleaning: Smooth stainless steel finish for easy cleaning and maintenance
  
• Versatility: Can be used for vegetables, seafood, dumplings, large-batch steaming, party catering, layered steaming setups
  
• Longevity: Built for repeat use in demanding conditions — home or professional kitchens
  

Benefits

Even & Efficient Cooking

Thanks to the wide 52 cm diameter and perforated design, steam is able to circulate freely around the food in the basket. That means vegetables stay crisp-tender, seafood remains juicy, and dumplings or buns cook through without soggy bottoms or cold spots. Stainless steel steamers ensure more even cooking compared to makeshift alternatives.

Large Capacity for Bigger Loads

In New Zealand, whether you’re cooking for family, friends or catering events, capacity matters. With a 52 cm diameter and 10 cm depth, you can handle hearty quantities in one steam session—saving time, energy and effort. Ideal for weekend feasts, brunches, or commercial kitchens.

Durable, Hygienic & Easy to Maintain

Stainless steel is non-reactive, resists rust (when of a good quality grade) and is easy to clean. That means less hassle, better hygiene and gear that remains reliable over years. According to recent reports, higher-quality stainless steel steamer racks withstand the test of frequent use. 

Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to cook: little or no oil, better retention of vitamins and minerals, and clean textures and flavours. This basket supports that method by making steaming large quantities practical and efficient.

Versatile for Many Foods & Situations

From steaming vegetables, fish fillets, dumplings, to layering different dishes simultaneously (for example seafood on the bottom, greens on top), this basket accommodates all. Its depth helps with stacking or layering, particularly useful in catering or larger-group meal settings.

Great for Both Home and Professional Kitchens

Whether you’re a dedicated home cook in a compact Auckland apartment or a chef running a busy Kiwi café, this steam basket has the form, function and durability to handle varying demands. It blends the size needed for volume with the robustness required for repeated use.

Compact Storage Despite Size

While large in diameter, the straightforward round design without unnecessary attachments or protrusions means the basket can slide into larger cabinets, commercial racks or under counters when not in use. The smooth surface aids stacking or nesting.

Why Choose This Stainless Steel Round Steam Basket

Size That Delivers Real Utility

Many steam baskets are small or shallow, limiting what you can do. But this 52 cm × 10 cm version gives real practicality: it’s wide enough for big surface area, deep enough for meaningful volume. If you ever cook large batches or entertain, this size accommodates you.

Built with Quality Stainless Steel

Because the material is stainless steel (and not cheap-coated metal or flimsy mesh), you’re investing in longevity, safety and performance. Good stainless resists warping, corrosion and repeated exposure to steam and heat.

Designed for Real-World Kitchens

In New Zealand homes and commercial kitchens alike, cookware needs to be robust, easy to clean, and flexible. This basket meets those demands — no gimmicks, just practical design: generous size, strong material, simple physics of steam.

Flexible for Many Cooking Methods

Whether you steam directly over a pot of boiling water, in a commercial steam cabinet, or as part of a layered steaming rig, this basket adapts. The round shape fits many pot sizes, and the depth gives you room to layer or customise your cooking.

Efficient Use of Resources

Because you can steam more at once, you save energy and time — you’re running fewer batches, using fewer heat-cycles, reducing wear. From an eco- and cost-perspective this matters in Kiwi kitchens where efficiency is important.

A Foundation for Healthy Living

Steaming is a core method for health-conscious cooking. With this basket, you make steaming large quantities of vegetables or lean proteins easy. Whether you’re feeding a family, prepping for the week, or catering an event, you’re making a healthier choice.

Conclusion

The Stainless Steel Round Steam Basket 52 cm × 10 cm is more than just a cooking accessory — it’s a kitchen asset. Especially in New Zealand settings where space, performance and durability matter, this basket delivers on all fronts. You get generous size, robust stainless steel construction, versatile use and the power of steaming as a healthy method.

From weekday dinners to weekend feasts, from family kitchens to commercial kitchens, this basket stands up and delivers. It enables you to steam larger loads with confidence, to achieve even results, and to enjoy ease of cleaning and maintenance. Investing in the right size and quality cookware means you cook better, faster, smarter.

Choose this steam basket if you value: high capacity, stainless steel durability, efficient steaming, and a tool that supports healthy, vibrant meals. In the world of kitchen tools, this basket doesn’t just meet expectations — it surpasses them.