Abstract: A device for inserting flat skewers into ingredients for making brochettes, the ingredients are disposed in a recess or impression provided in at least one plate. The device includes an inlet guide having a groove intended to receive a skewer and co-operating with a guide that can re-centre the skewer as it is moved by a push rod inserted into the groove. A second groove is provided in the plate opposite to and coaxially aligned with the first groove. The second groove opens into the recess that receives the ingredients. The second groove co-operates with a guide that can direct and hold the skewer as the ingredients are being skewered under the force of the push rod.