Le Creuset Craft Large Spatula
Le Creuset Craft Large Spatula
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The Le Creuset Craft Large Spatula is the bigger sibling in the Craft range, designed for the tasks where more surface area makes a real difference. The broad silicone head handles dense ingredients, large quantities, and generous scooping movements with ease, whilst remaining gentle on non-stick and enamelled surfaces. The wooden handle keeps the grip comfortable over heat, and the head detaches for dishwasher cleaning. If you regularly cook in larger pans or for more people, this is the spatula that will get the most use.
- Removable dishwasher-safe head: The large silicone head detaches from the wooden handle for dishwasher cleaning, making thorough cleaning straightforward even after use with dense or sticky ingredients.
- Heat resistant to 250 degrees C: The premium silicone is rated for use in the oven and microwave as well as on the hob, handling every stage of a recipe from start to finish.
- Non-stick safe silicone: The flexible silicone head will not scratch or damage non-stick, enamelled, or stainless surfaces, keeping cookware in good condition over time.
- Wooden handle for comfort: The wooden handle stays cooler than silicone or metal during cooking, remaining comfortable to hold during extended use over heat.
- Larger head for bigger tasks: The larger head is designed for processing dense ingredients like dough and minced meat, or for stirring, scooping, and serving larger quantities in a single movement.
What Customers Ask About This Product
Can I leave the head attached when I wash it?
It is better to remove the head before washing. Water can become trapped between the silicone and the wooden handle, which can damage the wood over time. Separating the two parts ensures both clean and dry properly.
When should I choose this over the Medium Spatula?
The Large Spatula suits larger pans, bigger batches, and denser ingredients where the medium size does not quite have enough surface area to be effective. If you regularly cook for four or more people or work with large quantities of dough or minced meat, the large is the more practical choice for those tasks.
Is it safe on enamelled cast iron?
Yes. The silicone will not chip or scratch enamel, making it safe to use directly in Le Creuset cast iron casseroles and braisers.
In our experience...
The wooden handle is the detail most people notice first. Silicone handles and metal handles both conduct heat more readily than wood. The wooden handle on these Le Creuset tools stays comfortable to hold for longer during cooking, which matters most when you are stirring something continuously over heat.
Removing the head before dishwashing is important, not just convenient. Water can get trapped between the silicone head and the wooden handle if you wash the assembled tool. Removing the head means both parts dry properly and the handle does not suffer water damage over time.
Silicone at 250 degrees C covers everything a domestic hob and oven can throw at it. Most home cooking happens well below 250 degrees C. The heat resistance is a genuine safety margin rather than a theoretical maximum you are unlikely to reach.
Non-stick safe does not mean scratch-proof forever. Premium silicone is considerably gentler on non-stick coatings than metal utensils, but any tool used repeatedly over a non-stick surface will eventually show some wear on the coating. Silicone just extends that lifespan significantly compared to the alternatives.
Le Creuset silicone tools are designed to work across the full cookware range. They are particularly well matched to Le Creuset's own non-stick and enamelled cast iron pieces, but the silicone head is safe on any non-stick, stainless, or enamelled surface.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
After each use: Remove the silicone head from the wooden handle and wash in the dishwasher or by hand in warm soapy water. Rinse and allow to dry fully before reattaching.
Wooden handle: Wipe with a damp cloth only. Do not put the handle in the dishwasher or leave it submerged in water.
Before first use: Remove all labels and packaging before using for the first time.
Why Buy From Art of Living?
Founded in Reigate in 1972, we've spent over five decades helping customers select quality tableware and cookware. We've been twice nominated for the Excellence in Housewares award for customer care.
- No-quibble returns, even used items
- Half-price accidental damage replacement for two years
- Price match guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I've used it and don't like it?
Return it anyway. Our no-quibble guarantee covers used items. If it's not right for you, get in touch and we'll sort out a refund.
How does the Half-Price Replacement guarantee work?
If you accidentally break this item within two years of buying it, we'll replace it at half price. Just get in touch with proof of purchase and a photo of the damage.
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses can take 5-7 working days (but is usually much quicker than that), and it's free on orders over £49. Next day delivery is available for £9.95 on orders placed before 1pm Monday to Thursday, depending on your location and our stock levels. You can also collect from our shops in Cobham or Reigate, or our warehouse in Redhill.
Can I collect this item instead of having it delivered?
Yes. You can collect from our Reigate shop (72 High Street, RH2 9AP), our Cobham shop (16 Anyards Road, KT11 2JZ), or our warehouse in Redhill (40 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW). Just select click and collect at checkout. If the option isn't available, this is because there isn't enough stock in your selected collection location. Please get in touch and we can organise stock to be transferred to the right place.
How do I register my Le Creuset product for the guarantee?
Head to Le Creuset's website and register your product with your proof of purchase. You will need to create an account if you don't have one already. It only takes a couple of minutes and activates your 10-year guarantee.
