serving spoons
Dish-out utensils
Serving spoons are large spoons designed for transferring food from a communal dish to individual plates.
They're bigger than eating utensils—sized to move portions efficiently at the table or buffet.
The category includes slotted spoons for draining liquids and ladles for soups and sauces: We need serving spoons for the mashed potatoes.
Having narrow openings
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
- ornateElaborately decorated
- engravedCut into surface
- monogrammedMarked with personal initials
long-handled · decorative · antique · heirloom · polished · embossed · ergonomic · matched set
Deep spoon for serving
- rice paddleFlat scoop for grains
- scoopFirst-reported story
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- skimmerSlotted kitchen utensil
Small shapeless portion
- helpingSingle portion given
- scoopFirst-reported story
- measureUnit of quantity
- ladleDeep spoon for serving
ration · share · portion control · second helping · dishing out · plating · distributing · dividing
Receiving guests socially
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- communalShared by a community
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
dinner party · potluck · feast · celebration · thanksgiving · holiday meal · Sunday dinner · welcome
Heated vessel for serving
- salad barSelf-service vegetable station
- carverySelf-serve roast meat restaurant
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
catering · sneeze guard · warming tray · steam table · food station · platter · communal dining
slotted
Having narrow openings
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
- ornateElaborately decorated
- engravedCut into surface
monogrammed · long-handled · decorative · antique · heirloom · polished · embossed · ergonomic · matched set
ladle
Deep spoon for serving
- rice paddleFlat scoop for grains
- scoopFirst-reported story
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
dollop
Small shapeless portion
ladle · ration · share · portion control · second helping · dishing out · plating · distributing · dividing · allotment
hosting
Receiving guests socially
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- communalShared by a community
gathering · dinner party · potluck · feast · celebration · thanksgiving · holiday meal · Sunday dinner · welcome · table setting
chafing dish
Heated vessel for serving
- salad barSelf-service vegetable station
- carverySelf-serve roast meat restaurant
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
banquet · catering · sneeze guard · warming tray · steam table · food station · platter · communal dining
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
- silver-platedCovered in thin metal
- woodenMade from timber
- bambooTall woody grass
melamine · porcelain · sterling · nickel · pewter · enamel · silicone · copper · lacquered · horn
- antique spoonsteaspoons, tablespoons, dessert spoons, soup spoons, sugar spoons
- buffet itemschafing dishes, carving station, sneeze guard, salad bar, hot plates
- cafeterialunch line, menu, line, tray, food counter
- silverwarecutlery, flatware, fork, knife, silver spoons
- tablewareplate, dishes, fork, bowl, plates
- mess roomtables, chairs, benches, plates, cups
serving spoonsteaspoons
Small serving spoons
dessert spoons · soup spoons · eating utensils · tablespoons · dinner fork
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