Tasting Spoons & Forks

Tasting Spoons & Forks – Wholesale Trade UK

Tasting spoons are a small item with a specific job. Whether you’re plating amuse bouche in a fine dining kitchen, running a canapé reception, or serving a tasting menu where every course arrives in miniature, the right tasting spoon matters – and running out mid-service is not an option.

We stock stainless steel tasting spoons and tasting forks at wholesale trade prices from Artis, Genware, and Olympia. All pieces are available in trade quantities, suitable for commercial dishwashers, and dispatched from UK stock.

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Tasting Spoons

The tasting spoon category covers several distinct formats – each suited to a slightly different service context.

• Amuse bouche spoons – the classic format. A small, deep bowl on a long handle, designed to hold a single bite. Used in fine dining as the first course, or at events as a passed canapé. These are the most commonly ordered format.
• Mini tasting spoons – shorter handle, shallower bowl. Used for sauce tastings, chef tasting spoons in the kitchen, and dessert presentations.
• Sipping spoons – elongated bowl, designed for liquid or semi-liquid preparations. Popular for soup shots and consommé service.
• Metal tasting spoons – all our tasting spoons are stainless steel. No plastic, no bamboo. Stainless steel tasting spoons are reusable, dishwasher-safe, and hold their finish through repeated service cycles.
• Tasting sticks – narrow, elongated pieces used for single-bite presentations and modern plating. A more contemporary format than the classic amuse bouche spoon.

Chef tasting spoons – the larger format used by kitchen teams to taste during cooking – are also available. These are a different item from the service pieces above; check the product grid for the full range.

Tasting Forks & Serving Pieces

Beyond spoons, we stock a range of small forks and serving pieces suited to tasting and canapé service:

• Tasting forks – two or three tine, small format. Used for passed canapés and tasting menu courses where a fork is more appropriate than a spoon.
• Wholesale tasting fork options are available in matched finishes to our tasting spoon range – buying in the same collection keeps the look consistent across a service.
• Canapé forks – slightly larger than a tasting fork, used for canapé service at events and receptions. Also useful as catering forks for small plate presentations.
• Small serving forks – for table and counter service of small plates, sharing boards, and antipasti.

All pieces are stainless steel, dishwasher-safe, and available in the quantities trade buyers need.

Who Buys Tasting Spoons from Ascot?

Tasting spoons and forks are bought by a specific segment of the trade:

• Fine dining restaurants – amuse bouche spoons are a standard item on any tasting menu. Buying in bulk ensures consistent stock through a busy service season.
• Event caterers – canapé receptions and drinks events use tasting spoons and canapé forks in volume. A 200-person reception might use 400+ pieces in a single evening.
• Tasting menu restaurants – multi-course tasting menus require a range of small spoon and fork formats, often in matching collections.
• Canapé and private dining specialists – where presentation is everything and the cutlery is part of the visual.
• Chefs and kitchen teams – taster spoons for kitchen use are a separate category from service pieces, but both are stocked here.

Why Buy from Ascot Wholesale?

• Trade prices on all tasting spoon and fork lines – no retail mark-up
• Stainless steel throughout – all pieces are metal tasting spoons, not disposable alternatives
• Artis, Genware, and Olympia stocked – established catering brands with consistent quality
• Matched collections available – buy spoons and forks in the same finish for a consistent table
• Free delivery on qualifying orders – trade account holders get straightforward ordering

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FAQ – Tasting Spoons & Forks

What tasting spoons and forks does Ascot Wholesale stock?

We stock amuse bouche spoons, mini tasting spoons, sipping spoons, tasting sticks, tasting forks, and canapé forks. All pieces are stainless steel and available in trade quantities. Brands include Artis, Genware, and Olympia.

What are tasting spoons used for in catering?

Tasting spoons serve two purposes: in the kitchen, chef tasting spoons are used to taste dishes during cooking. In front of house, amuse bouche spoons and tasting spoons are used to serve single-bite courses, canapés, and tasting menu presentations to guests.

What is the difference between a tasting spoon and an amuse bouche spoon?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but there’s a practical distinction. An amuse bouche spoon typically has a deeper, rounder bowl designed to hold a single bite of food for a guest. A tasting spoon can refer to either the service piece or the larger kitchen spoon used by chefs to taste during cooking. Context usually makes clear which is meant.

Are your tasting spoons stainless steel?

Yes. All our tasting spoons are stainless steel – metal tasting spoons rather than disposable plastic or bamboo alternatives. Stainless steel is reusable, dishwasher-safe, and the standard specification for professional catering use.

Are tasting spoons dishwasher-safe?

Yes. All our stainless steel tasting spoons and forks are suitable for commercial dishwasher use. The small size means they should be placed in a cutlery basket rather than loose in the rack to avoid loss.

Which brands do you stock?

Our tasting spoon and fork range includes pieces from Artis, Genware, and Olympia.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

There is no site-wide minimum order quantity. Individual products may be sold in pack sizes – these are shown on each product page.

Do you offer trade accounts?

Yes. Trade accounts are available for qualifying businesses and give access to trade pricing across our full cutlery and tableware range.