Cheese, Sugar, & Spice Shakers / Dredges

Best Cheese, Sugar & Spice Shakers for Commercial Kitchens

Cheese, sugar, and spice shakers bring portion control and convenience to seasoning and topping applications in commercial kitchens and dining rooms. These versatile dispensers help staff apply consistent amounts of grated cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, pepper, and other dry ingredients with a simple shake or pour. From pizzerias and Italian restaurants that go through pounds of parmesan daily to bakeries dusting pastries with confectioners' sugar and diners keeping spice shakers on every table, the right shakers and dredges make topping and seasoning faster and more consistent.

The category includes tabletop shakers for guest self-service, dredges with handles for back-of-house prep work, and sugar pourers with flip-top or center-pour lids for controlled dispensing. Glass shakers showcase contents and suit front-of-house presentation, while durable polycarbonate and stainless steel options withstand the demands of busy prep stations. Top styles range from perforated lids for fine powders and grated cheese to slotted lids for coarser spices and adjustable dial tops that let you control flow rate.

We offer cheese, sugar, and spice shakers from trusted commercial brands including American Metalcraft, Anchor Hocking, TableCraft, and Thunder Group.

Why Choose Cheese, Sugar & Spice Shakers?

Portion control and consistency improve with proper dispensers. Shakers and dredges deliver measured amounts with each shake, eliminating the heavy-handedness that can occur when staff pinch seasonings from bulk containers. This consistency ensures dishes taste the same every time while controlling ingredient costs. For tabletop service, shakers let guests season to their preference without staff intervention.

Speed and efficiency increase during prep and service. Dredges with handles let cooks quickly dust flour on work surfaces, season proteins before cooking, or finish plated dishes with a shake of spice or cheese. Tabletop shakers eliminate the need for staff to bring seasonings to tables on request. The simple shake-and-dispense action is faster than opening containers and using spoons or fingers.

Hygiene and freshness benefit from enclosed dispensing. Shakers protect contents from airborne contaminants, moisture, and repeated hand contact that can introduce oils and bacteria. Flip-top and self-closing lids seal between uses, keeping sugars from clumping and spices from losing potency. For self-serve applications, shakers keep guest hands away from the ingredients themselves.

What to Look for in Cheese, Sugar & Spice Shakers

Selecting the right shakers and dredges depends on your ingredient types, dispensing volume, and whether you need front-of-house presentation or back-of-house durability. Matching these factors ensures efficient, consistent application.

Some things to consider when shopping for cheese, sugar, and spice shakers include:

• Shaker type (tabletop shaker, dredge with handle, sugar pourer)
• Capacity (2 oz to 16 oz)
• Material (glass, polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum)
• Top style (perforated, slotted, flip-top, center pour, adjustable dial)
• Hole size for ingredient coarseness
• Color options
• Dishwasher safe construction
• And more!

The right shakers match your ingredient texture and application needs while fitting your service style. Consider whether you need elegant glass for tabletops or durable metal for high-volume prep.

Shop Cheese, Sugar & Spice Shakers Today

Cheese, sugar, and spice shakers deliver consistent, hygienic dispensing for toppings and seasonings in commercial kitchens and dining rooms. Multiple capacities, materials, and lid styles make them essential for prep stations, plating lines, and tabletop service.

Explore all your options, or browse our salt and pepper shakers and mills for additional tabletop seasonings, our condiment holders and dispensers for complete station organization, or our food storage jars for back-of-house ingredient storage. Have questions? Reach out through our contact page today. We're always happy to help you find the right shakers for your operation!