Tongs

Tongs are one of those tools that every cook reaches for dozens of times per service, and having the wrong style, the wrong length, or the wrong grip for the job slows everything down. At Nishi Enterprise, our Tongs collection brings together 168 stainless steel tongs from Winco and Thunder Group across every category a commercial kitchen needs, including utility tongs, color-coded food safety tongs, pom tongs, pastry tongs, barbecue tongs, and specialty formats with silicone grips, locking rings, and coiled or flat spring mechanisms. Whether you are plating dishes on the line, turning kebabs on a charbroiler, flipping proteins on a griddle, or serving pastries at a buffet, there is a tong in this collection designed specifically for that task.

Winco Utility Tongs: Simple, Reliable, and Affordable

The Winco utility tong lineup is built for everyday line use and covers a range of lengths and handle styles. The most affordable option in the Winco series is the Winco UT-9 9" Heavyweight Utility Tong at just $1.94, built from 0.9mm stainless steel for a solid feel without excess weight. For kitchens that prefer a locking tong that stays closed during storage and transport, the Winco UTLK-7 7" Utility Tong with Locking Ring at $1.87 is a compact, easy-to-store option for smaller tasks and tight prep stations. For color-coded allergy and cross-contamination prevention, the Winco polypropylene handle series is available in red, with the Winco UTPH-12R 12" Utility Tong with Red PP Handle at $6.15 being a practical choice for kitchens that use color coding to separate proteins and allergens across different stations.

Thunder Group Utility Tongs: Three Spring Styles Across Every Length

Thunder Group offers the most comprehensive utility tong lineup in the collection, covering flat spring, coiled spring, and silicone grip formats across sizes from 7 inches to 16 inches, giving you the right mechanism for every application on the line.

The flat spring series is the most basic and affordable format, with a simple stainless steel spring that snaps open and closed cleanly with one hand. The standard flat spring lineup starts with the Thunder Group SLTHUT010 10" Flat Spring Tong at just $0.96, making it one of the most affordable tongs in the entire collection. The SLTHUT012 12" at $1.32 and SLTHUT016 16" at $1.48 round out the standard flat spring range. Stepping up to the heavy-duty flat spring series with a thicker 1mm construction, the SLTHUT110 10" at $1.46, SLTHUT112 12" at $1.79, and SLTHUT116 16" at $2.16 offer more durability for heavy daily use.

For kitchens that prefer the extra snap and responsiveness of a coiled spring mechanism, the extra heavy-duty coiled spring series runs at 1.2mm thickness throughout. The Thunder Group SLTHUT107 7" Coiled Spring Tong at $1.21 is the most compact option, with the SLTHUT210 9.5" at $1.81, SLTHUT212 12" at $2.25, and SLTHUT216 16" at $2.57 stepping up in length and strength. For maximum grip control, the silicone non-slip series features pull-out locking tips rated to 509°F. The Thunder Group SLTHUT507 7" Silicone Locking Ring Tong at $1.59, SLTHUT610 9" Silicone Grip Tong at $3.33, and SLTHUT612 12" Silicone Grip Tong at $3.78 are excellent choices for high-heat cooking stations where a secure, heat-resistant grip is a priority.

Color-Coded Food Safety Tongs for HACCP-Compliant Kitchens

For kitchens that follow HACCP food safety protocols or simply want an easy, visual system for separating raw proteins from cooked foods and allergens from non-allergen dishes, the Thunder Group color-coded tong series is an essential tool. Available in green, red, yellow, blue, and black handles with a non-slip PVC grip and a stainless steel body, these tongs come in both 10-inch and 12-inch and 16-inch sizes. The 16-inch options include the SLTG816G Green, SLTG816R Red, SLTG816Y Yellow, SLTG816B Blue, and SLTG816K Black, all at $4.37 each. The same five colors are available in the 12-inch format including SLTG812G Green, SLTG812R Red, SLTG812Y Yellow, SLTG812B Blue, and SLTG812K Black at $3.10 each, and in 10-inch with the same color range at $2.54 each.

Specialty Tongs: Pom, Pastry, and Barbecue

For front-of-house buffet service, bakery displays, and specialty cooking applications, our specialty tong formats round out the collection. The Thunder Group one-piece pom tong series features a clean, seamless stainless steel construction with scalloped tips that grip bread, rolls, and pastries without crushing them, available in 6" at $1.39, 9" at $1.71, and 12" at $2.31. For bakeries and buffet dessert stations that handle delicate pastries and croissants, the Thunder Group SLTG608 9" Pastry Tong at $2.90 features a wider, flatter grip that handles flaky baked goods without tearing them. For outdoor grilling and high-heat BBQ applications, the Thunder Group SLTTBN024 9.5" Barbecue Tong at $2.19 is a solid all-stainless option for kebabs, meats, and grilled vegetables on a charbroiler or open flame.

Browse the full Tongs collection and pair with our mixing paddles, piano whips, skewers, and cookware to keep your kitchen fully equipped from prep to plate.