Boretti BBQ Tongs Set Compact/Large/Pricking – Professional Tools for Every Grill Master

The Boretti BBQ Tongs Set is an essential addition for every serious barbecue enthusiast aiming for perfection at the grill. This Dutch brand with its distinctive Italian design, known from The Great Garden Makeover, has now launched a three-piece tongs set specially developed for versatile use whilst grilling. Whether you're turning delicate vegetables, moving large pieces of meat or pricking sausages for optimal cooking time, this set offers the right tool for every task. With this professional tongs set, you'll elevate your barbecue experience to restaurant standard.

Made from high-quality stainless steel in a stylish grey finish, this tongs set combines durability with timeless design that perfectly complements Boretti barbecues with their characteristic cast iron grates. The set consists of three different tongs: a compact tong for precision work, a large tong for handling bigger pieces of meat and fish, and a special pricking tong for sausages and stuffed meat. This thoughtfully designed combination ensures you always have the perfect tool at hand, regardless of what's on the menu. The generous dimensions of 65 cm length by 30 cm width make this set comprehensive and ready-to-use straight out of the packaging.

Features & benefits of the Boretti BBQ Tongs Set

Three specialised tongs for every grilling moment

This unique set distinguishes itself through the presence of three different tongs, each designed for specific tasks. The compact tong is ideal for precision work such as turning vegetables, mushrooms or prawns. The large tong offers the strength and reach to safely handle large spare ribs, whole chickens or thick steaks without bringing your hands too close to the heat. The pricking tong is specially developed to prick small holes in sausages and stuffed meat, allowing excess fat to drain away and ensuring more even cooking. This prevents sausages from bursting and delivers a professional finish.

Restaurant-quality stainless steel

Boretti has chosen high-quality stainless steel for the complete construction of this tongs set, a material you'll also find in professional kitchens. This material is not only resistant to the high temperatures and intensive conditions at the barbecue, but also to corrosion and discolouration. The grey finish gives the set a modern, professional appearance that perfectly suits the Italian design Boretti is known for. Stainless steel retains its strength and shape, even after years of intensive use, and doesn't react with food, keeping the flavour of your dishes pure.

Ergonomic design for safe and comfortable grilling

Safety and comfort are central to the design of this tongs set. The tongs are sufficiently long to keep your hands at a safe distance from the heat, whilst the ergonomically shaped handles ensure a firm grip, even when wearing barbecue gloves. The weight is perfectly balanced, allowing you to work for extended periods without fatigue in your wrist or forearm. The precision-engineered pivot points move smoothly and responsively, giving you complete control over delicate tasks. This thoughtful design makes the difference between amateur fumbling and professional grilling work.

Compact storage and 2-year warranty

Despite the professional dimensions, this set is cleverly designed for compact storage. With dimensions of 65 x 30 x 6 cm, the set fits easily into a kitchen drawer or barbecue cabinet. Boretti supplies this tongs set with a 2-year factory warranty, testament to the confidence in the quality and durability of the product. This warranty gives you the assurance that you're investing in tools that will last season after season, just like the robust cast iron grates Boretti barbecues are renowned for.

Applications

Perfect sausages and poultry with the pricking tong

The pricking tong is a game-changer for sausage and stuffed meat lovers. By pricking small holes in the sausage before grilling, excess fat can drain away during cooking. This results in crispier sausages without them bursting from the build-up of moisture and fat. For stuffed meat such as roulade or stuffed chicken breast, the pricking tong ensures heat penetrates better and the meat cooks more evenly. The sharp points prick effortlessly through the skin without tearing the meat.

Precision work with vegetables and fish thanks to the compact tong

The compact tong is essential when working with smaller or delicate ingredients. Peppers, courgettes, asparagus and mushrooms can be turned and moved with surgical precision without damage. This tong is also ideal for fish: the narrower head and finer control make it possible to handle delicate fish fillets without them falling apart. Prawns, scampi and other shellfish are likewise easy to manipulate with this specialised tong, allowing you to make optimal use of your entire grilling surface.

Handle large pieces of meat with confidence

The large tong in this set is built for heavy work. Whole chickens, large ribeyes, spare rib racks and hefty beef tomahawks can be safely picked up, moved and turned without fear of the meat slipping from the tongs. The wide head distributes pressure evenly across the meat, preventing deep indentations that would let valuable juices escape. At Boender Outdoor, we understand that true barbecue enthusiasts regularly want to prepare large pieces of meat, and this tong makes it considerably easier and safer.

Assembly & use

This Boretti tongs set is supplied fully assembled and ready to use straight away. For first use, we recommend thoroughly washing the tongs with warm water and washing-up liquid to remove any manufacturing residue. Then dry them carefully with a clean tea towel. Although stainless steel is naturally rust-resistant, it's advisable not to leave the tongs wet for prolonged periods, especially not in combination with salt or acidic marinades that may remain on the surface.

During grilling, it's best to keep the tongs within reach, for example hanging from a hook next to your barbecue or lying on a clean work surface. Avoid placing the tongs directly on hot grates or in the flames, even though the material is technically resistant to this – it simply prevents unnecessary heating of the handles. After use, you can remove stubborn burnt-on residue by soaking the tongs briefly in warm soapy water. Most tongs in this set are dishwasher-safe, but hand washing extends their lifespan and keeps the gleaming appearance intact for longer.

For long-term storage, particularly outside the grilling season, it's advisable to keep the tongs completely dry in a dry location. A thin layer of vegetable oil on the pivot points can help keep them smooth. The compact dimensions make it possible to store the set in a kitchen drawer, barbecue cabinet or even in the supplied packaging. This careful treatment ensures your tongs set will last for years, just like the durable cast iron grates that make Boretti barbecues so popular in programmes such as The Great Garden Makeover.

Frequently asked questions

Are the tongs suitable for use on all types of barbecues?

Yes, this tongs set is universally suitable for gas, charcoal and electric barbecues. The stainless steel material is heat-resistant and doesn't react with different heat sources. Whether you're working on the distinctive cast iron grates of a Boretti barbecue or another grill, these tongs perform excellently. They're also suitable for use with grill plates and plancha griddles.

Can I clean the tongs in the dishwasher?

Although high-quality stainless steel is in principle dishwasher-safe, we recommend hand washing the tongs for a longer lifespan. Dishwasher tablets can gradually dull the finish of the material and aggressive salt solutions in the dishwasher can affect the pivot points. Hand washing with warm water and mild washing-up liquid is quick and easy and keeps your tongs in optimal condition.

What's the difference between this set and loose barbecue tongs?

The great advantage of this Boretti set is that you get three specialised tongs, each designed for a specific task. Loose universal tongs can usually only do one thing reasonably well, whilst this set provides you with the right tool for every situation. The pricking tong, for example, is a specialist tool you rarely find sold separately. By buying the tongs as a set, you also save money compared to purchasing three different tongs separately.

Are the handles heat-resistant?

The handles are designed to remain at a safe distance from the heat source thanks to the length of the tongs. The stainless steel material does conduct heat, but thanks to the ergonomic design and length, the handles remain at a comfortable