Dreamfarm Fladle - Black

About Dreamfarm FLADLE - More than a ladle — it folds flat, scrapes clean, measures as it serves, and keeps the bench tidier.

Chef Ian has been on the lookout for kitchen gadgets that actually work.

Because let’s face it — plenty of tools are a bit same same. They look the part, but often they only do one thing, take up too much room in the drawer, and do not really make life in the kitchen any easier. That is exactly why the Dreamfarm range stood out.

Dreamfarm is an award-winning Australian design company known for creating kitchen tools that solve real problems, and the Fladle is a brilliant example of that thinking.

At its heart, the Fladle is a ladle designed for real kitchens where drawer space matters and tools need to earn their place. Its clever collapsible head holds its shape firmly while you are using it, then folds completely flat for storage. That means you get a full-working ladle when you need it, without the usual bulky utensil cluttering up the drawer.

But it does more than just save space.

The large-capacity head is perfect for soups, sauces, gravies, stews and casseroles, while the built-in ¼ cup and ½ cup measurements make it especially handy for portioning and serving. The flexible silicone scraping edge helps you get every last drop from the pan or pot, which means less waste and less left behind to clean up.

And that is the kind of thing Chef Ian appreciates most — tools that think about the little frustrations we all have in the kitchen and solve them properly.

The handle design is clever too. When you put the Fladle down, it keeps the head lifted off the bench, or it can hook onto the edge of a pot so it stays close at hand while you cook. Less mess on the bench, less dripping, and less clean-up afterwards — always a winner.

Safe to use on non-stick cookware and heat resistant to 260°C, the Dreamfarm Fladle is one of those smart little tools that proves a kitchen gadget can still be clever, practical and genuinely useful.

Why it makes the cut

• Folds flat for storage – saves precious space in the drawer
• Scrapes clean – flexible silicone edge gets right into the pot
• Built-in measurements – handy ¼ cup and ½ cup markings
• Hooks onto the pot – keeps it close by and off the bench
• Less mess, less clean-up – always a win in a working kitchen
• Safe for non-stick cookware – practical for everyday use
• Heat resistant to 260°C – ready for real cooking

Why Chef Ian likes it

Because it solves more than one problem in one smart design.

The Fladle stores flat, serves well, scrapes properly, measures as you go, and keeps the bench cleaner too. That is exactly the sort of tool Chef Ian looks for — practical, clever, and useful enough to earn its place.