Tasting Spoons & Forks

Tasting Spoons and Forks for Small Plates and Events

Tasting cutlery is made for quick bites, samples and small plates. You see it at events, buffets, canapé trays, or anywhere guests take small portions. These pieces are light, easy to handle and simple to replace.

They don’t need to be fancy, but they do need to feel steady. Nothing worse than a flimsy spoon that bends when someone tries to pick up a small portion.

Most of these pieces use straightforward stainless steel. The shapes vary a little. Some flatter, some deeper. You choose based on what you serve and how quickly people move through the line.

What You’ll Find Here

There are plain tasting spoons, short forks and a few taller designs for standing service. Some work better with sauces.

Others handle firmer bites. Capacity is small on purpose. It keeps portions neat and waste low.

These items stack tightly, which helps when you need a few hundred at once. They wash easily.

They dry quickly. A few buyers keep an extra box just because numbers drop faster at events — people walk off with them more than they realise.

If you do a lot of tasting menus or grazing boards, it’s worth testing one or two shapes. A small change in depth or angle can make service smoother.

A Small Note from a Chef

“We tried two spoon shapes for tasting menus. One was fine, but the other held the sauce better. It sounds minor, but it saved a mess on the pass.”

Related Cutlery Categories

• Buffet Cutlery →
  Useful when you run self-serve stations alongside tasting pieces.
• Economy 18/0 Cutlery →
  Often used in the same settings where tasting cutlery gets heavy turnover.
• Premium 18/10 Cutlery →
  If you want heavier forks or spoons for the main dining room.
• Cutlery Storage →
  Keeps small items grouped so they don’t disappear during prep.

Articles You Might Want to Read

• Restaurant Tableware Guide →
  Helps if you’re building a full setup for events or tasting menus.
• Wholesale vs Retail Tableware →
  Useful when you go through large quantities at once.
• Common Tableware Mistakes →
  Talks about handling and storage issues that apply to small cutlery, too.

If You’re Reviewing Other Parts of the Table

You can go back to the main cutlery category here. Or look through the whole tableware range if you’re planning a wider reset:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does tasting cutlery bend easily?
A: The pieces here are made for service. They stay steady under normal use.

Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: Yes. They wash and dry quickly.

Q: Can I buy large packs?
A: Yes. Many ranges offer bulk quantities.

Q: Are the sizes standard?
There are small differences. Worth checking if you need a specific depth.

Published by Ascot Wholesale, supplier to the UK hospitality trade since 1995.