RSVP International Umbrella Steam Basket, 12 Inch

For cooks who want one steamer basket that adapts to different pot sizes, RSVP International's Umbrella Steam Basket, 12 Inch is the simple fix: an umbrella-style basket that opens up to about 12 inches to fit a range of pots.

Modeled after an umbrella's opening mechanism, this basket's petals fan out to fit pots up to about 12 inches across, then fold back down for compact storage. It sits above simmering water on short feet so food steams evenly instead of boiling.

Here's what makes it work day to day: expanded diameter is up to 12 inches; it's built from stainless steel; feature is folds flat for storage; for cleanup, dishwasher safe.

Specs & details:
- Expanded diameter: up to 12 inches
- Material: stainless steel
- Feature: folds flat for storage
- Care: dishwasher safe

Use it with: a saucepan or pot you want to use for steaming vegetables, dumplings, or seafood

This one is built for cooks who want one steamer basket that adapts to different pot sizes. If your cookware runs a different size, browse our other listings in this category for the right fit.

It's built to handle regular kitchen use without breaking down after a few washes, so it earns its spot in the drawer instead of getting replaced every season.

Small accessories like this one are easy to underestimate, but the right fit means less mess, less wasted time, and cookware that lasts longer between replacements instead of showing wear well before it should.

Hand-selected by our Greenville team for cooks who want the right tool for the job. Available for local pickup at our Buncombe Street shop.

Q: How does the umbrella design work?
A: The petals fan out like an umbrella to fit pots up to the listed size, then fold flat for storage.

Q: What's the maximum pot size this fits?
A: It expands to fit pots up to about 12 inches across.

Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: Yes.

Q: What can I steam in this?
A: Vegetables, dumplings, and seafood all work well.