Serving spoons and serving tongs for portioning and serving food at the table

The difference between a conventional tablespoon and a serving spoon lies in its bowl. This is correspondingly larger for the serving spoon, so that you can use it to pick up larger portions and tip them onto the plate. Using a smaller tablespoon would take longer to serve at the table and the food would get cold faster. A serving spoon is also shaped so you can pass food over a white tablecloth without spills. The handle of a serving spoon is also longer than that of a dinner spoon. Other kinds of serving spoon include soup spoons and cream spoons.

Serving tongs are an all-rounder in any kitchen. You can use them to pick up whatever is in a bowl, pan or plate and portion it out perfectly. The practical kitchen aid can be operated with one hand and fits in the timeless stainless steel design of any modern kitchen.

What are serving spoons and serving tongs used for?

The serving spoon is primarily there so that guests at the table do not have to reach into the bowl with their used tablespoon. It is therefore an important hygiene factor not only in restaurants, but also for dining with friends at home. It is mainly used to serve side dishes like rice, pasta and potatoes. Serving tongs are suitable for serving different types of food, such as salads, ice cubes, sugar cubes and asparagus

Serving spoons for different uses at the table

There are various applications depending on what you want to use the serving spoon for. The following overview shows which serving spoons you can buy in the ZWILLING online store.

1. Classic serving spoons

The conventional serving spoon is shaped like a flatter, but still slightly curved ladle. With it, you can serve almost any type of food from risotto to pasta to meat onto a plate.

2. Rice spoon

A rice spoon is especially suitable for serving Asian dishes with a high rice content. It has a very wide, round bowl with a sharp edge that is ideal for portioning sticky rice. Couscous or mashed potatoes, which have a similar consistency, can also be ideally served with a rice spoon.

3. Multipurpose spoon

A multi-purpose spoon is recognizable at first glance by its shovel-like shape. It is multifunctional and can be used for both cooking and portioning at the table. With this serving spoon you can stir, serve and, for example, turn over meat and other frying food in a pan.

Stainless steel or silicone: Which is better for a serving spoon?

Serving spoons come in both stainless steel and silicone. Both materials are very heat-resistant and do not deform when serving hot food straight from the pot. Both silicone and 18/10 stainless steel are dishwasher-safe and therefore suitable for everyday use.

The main difference between a silicone serving spoon and a stainless steel serving spoon is that silicone spoons can also be used in coated pots and pans. Silicone is so soft and flexible that it will not scratch the delicate bottom of the pan. Stainless steel serving spoons can be used for glass or ceramic bowls and uncoated cookware.

Buy serving spoons and serving tongs in stylish designs online

When choosing serving spoons from the ZWILLING online store, the design is the top priority, in addition to functionality and ergonomics. Food is an important part of our culture, so it should be presented aesthetically as well. Our serving spoons feature a modern, timeless design that integrates perfectly with your existing kitchen décor.

Are you still looking for the right serving spoon or serving tongs for your table setting? Then browse our selection of high-quality and stylish kitchen utensils now.