--- product_id: 672641 title: "View Detail Page" brand: "rsvp international" price: "€ 77.47" currency: EUR in_stock: null reviews_count: 12 category: "Rsvp International" url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/672641-view-detail-page store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Perfect 5-quart capacity fits everyday kitchen needs Precision pierced holes for ultra-fast draining Durable 18/8 stainless steel resists rust & corrosion View Detail Page **Brand:** rsvp international **Price:** € 77.47 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🍝 Elevate your kitchen game with precision and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** View Detail Page by rsvp international - **How much does it cost?** € 77.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/672641-view-detail-page) ## Best For - rsvp international enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rsvp international brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last a Lifetime:** Crafted from premium 18/8 stainless steel, this colander resists rust and maintains its polished shine through heavy use. - • **Stable & Spill-Proof Design:** Wide rim base elevates the colander above sink water and keeps food securely inside while pouring. - • **Flawless Drainage, Every Time:** Hundreds of precision-pierced holes ensure no water lingers, even for tiny pasta like orzo. - • **Ideal Size for Modern Kitchens:** 5-quart capacity with compact 11x13 inch footprint nests easily for clutter-free storage. - • **Dishwasher Safe for Effortless Cleanup:** Spend less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your culinary creations. ## Overview The RSVP International 5-Quart Precision Pierced Colander combines hundreds of tiny, perfectly spaced holes with durable 18/8 stainless steel construction to deliver fast, complete draining without losing even the smallest pasta. Its wide rim base offers stability and keeps food secure, while the dishwasher-safe design ensures easy cleanup. A Cook’s Illustrated favorite, this colander is the ideal size for everyday cooking and built to last a lifetime. ## Description Size: 5-Quart A Cook's Illustrated favorite colander because of the hundreds of holes for fast draining and durable 18/8 stainless steel construction. Measures 11-inches by 13-inches (including handles) by 5-inches tall. Dishwasher safe. Review: Works well - This is a great colander. This colander has lots and lots of holes, without any unperforated areas like most metal colanders have, so food drains quickly and completely. The holes are small enough so that small items such as orzo or rice don't fall out into the sink, but not small enough that they get clogged easily or are hard to clean. The strainer is much stiffer and sturdier than a mesh strainer with similarly sized and spaced holes, and it tends to be easier to clean than the mesh. The pedestal base on this colander holds the food high enough that any standing water in the sink won’t touch my food, although I would've liked to see some slits in the base to let water escape out the sides. I do have to remember to position the colander over the drain in the sink when I will be passing a lot of liquid (like a big pot of pasta) through it, but it hasn’t been a big deal. My colander has gotten pretty heavy use over the past few months, and despite that it isn't showing any signs of rust or discoloration, and the surface is as shiny as ever. I purchased this colander along with the matching 5 Qt colander, and it is the perfect size to nest inside the larger colander when stored in the cabinet. Review: Made very well - As recommended by ATK. This is an excellent stainless steel strainer that’s good for hot or cold foods. I like so many others are making the shift back to old school methods and products and am ridding my kitchen of plastics and the chemicals that leach out from them when hot food comes in contact with it. The stainless steel is rust resistant, I hand wash and towel dry after each use and its size is perfect for me and my cooking. The quality is obvious making this an excellent value that will last through years of use when taken care of. ## Features - Great for the kitchen: Our original design RSVP precision pierced colander is covered from top to bottom with tiny, precision pierced holes that allow water to drain freely. - Stainless steel colander: wide rim base holds the colander above the floor of the sink and provides stability when pouring hot water into the colander; wide rim base also keeps the food inside the colander. - Perfectly sized: holds up to 5 quarts. 11 inches by 5. 25 inches. Made of superior quality 18/8 stainless steel for a smooth, polished, corrosion-resistant surface. - Fantastic quality: A long-time favorite of Cook’s illustrated. Not even the smallest of orzo or Angel hair pasta will escape. - Easy to use and clean: Not a drop of liquid will remain in this colander when rinsing. Dishwasher safe. - included components: 18/8 stainless steel 5-qt colander ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000BUDDVM | | Best Sellers Rank | #42,422 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #154 in Colanders | | Brand | RSVP International | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,389) | | Date First Available | August 24, 2006 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00053796102458, 00844819008877 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes | | Item Weight | 14.4 ounces | | Item model number | PUNCH-5 | | Manufacturer | RSVP International | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Product Dimensions | 13"L x 11"W x 5"H | | Style | 5 Quart | | UPC | 844819008877 053796102458 885683886543 885458801658 885294482806 537961024580 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** RSVP International - **Color:** Silver - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Product Dimensions:** 13"L x 11"W x 5"H - **Style:** 5 Quart ## Images ![View Detail Page - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fCdQ61bLL.jpg) ![View Detail Page - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917Z-S6bcdL.jpg) ![View Detail Page - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PerTS60HS.jpg) ![View Detail Page - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Zg60Y4qkL.jpg) ![View Detail Page - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819dA+FCWRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are the holes in this colander small enough to strain cooked rice without losing the individual grains?** A: I don't know. Let's find out!First I'll Measure the holes using a Drill Bit - 5/32 of an inch. About the size of a fat toothpick. The holes are round at the bottom of the colander but stretch a little to an oblong shape as they go up the sides.Next I'll pour in some dry uncooked rice. I have Minute Instant Whole Grain Brown Rice (Cooks in 10 Minutes) in the pantry. That'll have to do. I pour 1/4 cup of dry uncooked rice into the colander. I stir it and shake it around a bit. About 15 - 20% of it falls through.Now for the cooked rice. I follow the instructions on the side of the box.1 Cup Rice1 Cup WaterBoil for 5 minutes - Simmer for 5 minutesAt the end of the cooking time, I pour the rice into the colander and repeat the stirring and the shaking - no rice falls through. Not a single grain.So the answer to your question is YES - the holes in this colander are small enough to strain cooked rice without losing the individual grains.(That was fun - thanks for asking!) **Q: ATK recommends this colander, but I don't know which size. Is the 3 qt. big enough for most needs?** A: This is the medium size. Big enough for most needs, but not all. If you're cooking pasta for 2 or even 4, you're probably fine. If you're cooking pasta for 8, get the big one. I have all three sizes and use this one 95 percent of the time. **Q: Does the base, where the stand covers, also have holes?** A: Yes. The stainless ring is a thin ring holding the colander and it is solid so there wont be any leaking on the side of the bottom through the ring, but the base or inside between the ring, which is the bottom of the actual colander, has holes to drain through the bottom, between the solid ring that actually touches the surface that the colander sits on. **Q: where is it made? what is the country of origin?** A: There are no indications of the country of origin on the actual product. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well *by A***T on July 13, 2016* This is a great colander. This colander has lots and lots of holes, without any unperforated areas like most metal colanders have, so food drains quickly and completely. The holes are small enough so that small items such as orzo or rice don't fall out into the sink, but not small enough that they get clogged easily or are hard to clean. The strainer is much stiffer and sturdier than a mesh strainer with similarly sized and spaced holes, and it tends to be easier to clean than the mesh. The pedestal base on this colander holds the food high enough that any standing water in the sink won’t touch my food, although I would've liked to see some slits in the base to let water escape out the sides. I do have to remember to position the colander over the drain in the sink when I will be passing a lot of liquid (like a big pot of pasta) through it, but it hasn’t been a big deal. My colander has gotten pretty heavy use over the past few months, and despite that it isn't showing any signs of rust or discoloration, and the surface is as shiny as ever. I purchased this colander along with the matching 5 Qt colander, and it is the perfect size to nest inside the larger colander when stored in the cabinet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Made very well *by T***D on October 5, 2025* As recommended by ATK. This is an excellent stainless steel strainer that’s good for hot or cold foods. I like so many others are making the shift back to old school methods and products and am ridding my kitchen of plastics and the chemicals that leach out from them when hot food comes in contact with it. The stainless steel is rust resistant, I hand wash and towel dry after each use and its size is perfect for me and my cooking. The quality is obvious making this an excellent value that will last through years of use when taken care of. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smaller size is still 100% solution, with a little adaption *by A***R on March 23, 2021* When space and cost are no object, you can own several tool for one job, and bigger might be better. This smaller colander does everything well, takes up less space, cleans like a dream. For me, it replaced both a larger big-hole colander and a woven fine-mesh strainer. Perforations are the perfect size, large enough that liquid drains through quickly and completely, and small enough to keep rice and even quinoa contained. Perfect size to rinse and drain a head of lettuce or to strain off a pot of pasta for 4, or to separate solids from broth after stewing a whole chicken. It's sturdy enough that I've used a rubber spatula to push boiled potatoes through the holes as a stand-in for a potato ricer. Very smooth surfaces, with very clean and smooth joins where the base and the rim and the handles meet the bowl mean this tool will do its job with no fuss. If you miss my fine mesh strainer, put a coffee filter inside this colander and it's a perfect substitute--just pour slowly. If you cook a huge batch of something, strain in two batches. Saves several cubic feet of cabinet space. Beautifully made tool that does the job! ## Frequently Bought Together - RSVP International International Endurance Stainless Steel Precision Pierced Colander, 5-Quart (Punch-5), Silver - Cuisipro Stainless Steel Measuring Spoon Set Silver, Standard - OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/672641-view-detail-page](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/672641-view-detail-page) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*