The Hamilton Beach 78-20 Disher Size 20 with a one-piece color coded handle is a commercial-grade foodservice tool designed for precise portioning in high-volume kitchen operations. This standard round bowl disher features a stainless steel bowl construction, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion under frequent use. Its ergonomic thumb press mechanism facilitates consistent food dispensing, making it ideal for portion control in restaurant, catering, and cafeteria settings. The yellow handle provides quick identification and compliance with color-coded workflow systems. Measuring 9.87 inches in height with a 2-inch width and 3.12-inch depth, the 78-20 model offers reliable performance for volume production environments requiring efficient food portioning of #20 size servings.
Top Hamilton Beach 78-20 Features
The Hamilton Beach 78-20 disher combines a stainless steel, food-safe bowl with a durable plastic handle for extended commercial use. Its thumb-press style allows for precise portion control, minimizing waste and maximizing workflow efficiency. Suitable for daily handling of various food items, it supports high throughput with easy cleaning and maintenance. The color-coded yellow handle enhances safety by enabling quick visual identification in busy kitchens. Compatible with standard countertop operations, this tool integrates seamlessly into food prep and plating stations, providing consistent, reliable dispensing for medium-volume service.
- Functionality: Precise portioning with thumb-press mechanism for consistent servings
- Material Durability: Stainless steel bowl resists corrosion and high-volume wear
- Ease of Maintenance: Smooth surfaces for quick cleaning, disassembly not required
- Real-world Use Case: Ideal for cafeteria lines, buffets, and quick-service restaurants
- Workflow Integration: Facilitates rapid food portioning in fast-paced kitchen environments
Designed for commercial kitchens requiring dependable portion control tools with minimal downtime.
78-20 Technical Specs
The Hamilton Beach 78-20 disher operates without electrical requirements, utilizing a manual thumb-press style to deliver consistent portions. It is constructed from stainless steel with a plastic handle coated in yellow for visibility. The utensil measures 9.87 inches tall, 2 inches wide, and 3.12 inches deep, weighing 5.05 pounds for sturdy handling. Its stainless steel bowl ensures easy sanitation and resistance to corrosion, supporting daily cleaning routines typical of commercial foodservice settings. The disher's size #20 specifies its capacity for standard servings, making it suitable for moderate throughput tasks. The unit’s design emphasizes durability, ease of use, and reliable performance in busy kitchens. It is available with a one-year warranty and should be purchased in multiples of 12 for bulk use, positioned within food prep lines, serving stations, and catering operations.
- Dimensions: 9.87" H x 2" W x 3.12" D
- Material: Stainless steel bowl with plastic handle
- Capacity: Size 20/#20 portion control
- Handle Color: Yellow for quick identification
- Warranty: One-year manufacturer warranty
What is a commercial disher?
A commercial disher is a manual portioning tool designed for precise and consistent dispensing of food items in high-volume foodservice environments. Typically constructed from stainless steel and high-durability plastics, dishers like the Hamilton Beach 78-20 facilitate efficient portion control in kitchens, cafeterias, and catering operations. Used for standard servings in various applications, including sauce, batter, and ingredient distribution, they are ideal for maintaining product uniformity and reducing waste in restaurant and institutional settings.
Top foodservice dishers for moderate-volume operations
This commercial grade disher offers durable construction, reliable portioning, and ergonomic handling for mid-volume food production, suitable for restaurant, café, and cafeteria use. Hamilton Beach 78-20 is designed for repeated daily operation with high sanitation standards, perfect for busy foodservice environments requiring consistent servings. The unit’s robust stainless steel bowl and color-coded handle ensure structural integrity and safety during daily use.
- Medium-volume kitchen — optimized for consistent daily portioning
- Commercial food prep — suitable for cafés, cafeterias, and quick-service restaurants
- Foodservice category — designed for standardized portion control
- Moderate throughput — balances efficiency and durability in busy settings
- Food distribution — ideal for sauce, batter, and ingredient servings
Why Choose Hamilton Beach 78-20?
Hamilton Beach 78-20 stands out among commercial dishers for its high-grade stainless steel bowl, color-coded handle, and reliable thumb-press operation. Its durable materials and simple design allow for consistent, sanitary performance suited for demanding kitchen environments. The disher's ergonomic features and robust construction improve workflow efficiency and product presentation, surpassing standard models with its resilience and ease of maintenance.
- Compact, restaurant-ready footprint for streamlined storage
- Self-contained design minimizes assembly and cleaning time
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel enhances longevity in busy kitchens
- Color-coded handle improves safety and workflow regulation
- Manual operation eliminates reliance on electrical systems for reliability
