Best Kitchen Scoops & Dishers

From mashing and serving the best mashed potatoes to measuring just the right amount of rice, ice cream, or chocolate-chip cookie batter, enjoy the convenience of these scoop-and-serve tools. Not only do scoops and dishers make your servings look nice, they also help with portion control. Check out our top picks.

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Best for Mashed Potatoes

Joseph Joseph Potato Scoop & Ricer

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Kitchen System

An easy and no-mess way to make smooth, lump-free mash.

What We Liked

A scoop-and-ricer combo, this utensil can be used to scoop cooked potatoes straight from the pot and create a mash in one easy flip of the handle. Get it here. 

Best Range of Sizes

Ice Cream & Potato Scoop

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Stylish Looker

Choose from nine different sizes to help with portion control.

What We Liked

Boasting an elegant white handle, this scoop can be used to dish ice cream, mashed potatoes, rice, or even the perfect-sized scoops of cookie dough for baking. Buy it now. 

Restaurant-Grade Design

Vollrath Stainless-Steel Disher

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The Simple Scoop

A no-frills scoop to help get food from pot to plate.

What We Liked

A four-ounce scoop, the Vollrath disher has a molded one-piece handle that’s designed for extra durability and extended use in busy commercial kitchens. Buy it here. 

Best Color Selection

Update International Stainless-Steel Disher

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Dish Direct

Color-coded handles in a disher that’s product-certified by NSF.

What We Liked

Pick from eight handle colors to suit your kitchen style and decor. The scooper is made from stainless steel and features an easy-release thumb lever. Get it now. 

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