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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are serving utensils used for?

    Serving utensils are the oversized spoons, forks, ladles, slotted spoons and cake slices for lifting and portioning at the table, matched to the dishes they work with; the dishes sit under serveware. We keep serving utensils in metal and wood at Eleish Van Breems Home.

    Which serving utensils cover a full table?

    A full table wants a few serving utensils: a large spoon and fork for the main, a ladle for soup, a slotted spoon for vegetables and a slice for cake or pie; copper pieces sit under culinary copper. Choose sturdy, comfortable ones that match the serveware.

    How do serving utensils complete a laid table?

    Serving utensils complete a laid table set beside the dishes they belong to, a spoon and fork resting in the salad bowl, a ladle in the tureen, near trivets for the hot pot. Lay them ready so a host is not hunting for the right piece mid-meal.

    How should serving utensils be cleaned?

    To clean serving utensils, wash metal by hand or on a gentle cycle and dry at once, while wooden pieces are best hand-washed and treated according to their material requirements; keep a bottle opener and cloth on the bar for spills. Store serving utensils flat in a drawer and follow the appropriate care guidance for the material.