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Click to get in touch Serving Spoons & Ladles PRICEPrice: £0.00 – £110.00FILTERBrandAmefa (5)APS (1)Bonzer (12)Dalebrook (5)Le Buffet (1)Matfer Bourgeat (4)Mercer Culinary (3)Nisbets Essentials (1)Schneider (5)Tablecraft (5)Vogue (1)Zeroll (5)Show 2 more brand▼Pack Size1 (115)6 (2)MaterialStainless Steel (1)Stainless Steel & Vinyl (1)Wood (1) Product CategoriesAppliancesBarwareBins & Recycling BinsChristmas ShopCleaning & WashroomDrip Trays & AccessoriesFood & Drink ConsumablesFront of HouseFurnitureHotel & Leisure ProductsKitchen Chefs Clothing & UniformsChefs KnivesFood Preparation KitchenwareFood Storage Containers and UtensilsKitchen EquipmentKitchen Storage, Hygiene & SafetyKitchen Utensils Can OpenersCream Whippers, Whisks & MashersFish & Seafood UtensilsGraters, Peelers & SlicersKitchen Scissors & Pizza CuttersKitchen TongsMeasuring Cups & Kitchen ScalesOther UtensilsPastry BrushesPestle & MortarsRolling PinsServing Spoons & LadlesSpatulas, Turners & ScrapersSqueeze Bottles & Sauce DispensersTea Towels & Oven GlovesWooden Skewers & Bamboo SkewersMenu Covers & Table DisplayMini ShopsNew inRestaurant & BarSpare Parts and AccessoriesSpares & AccessoriesTableware You May Also LikeBlue Seal Evolution Target Top with Leg Stand Nat Gas 900mm G57-LS/N Original price was: £3,599.99.Current price is: £2,836.79. ex VATOlympia Polywicker Round Basket Light Brown 220mm Original price was: £5.79.Current price is: £5.50. ex VATPersonalised Beverage Display Table Tent Notices£2.20 ex VAT22″ Mixed Colours Pansy Ball Original price was: £41.99.Current price is: £39.89. ex VAT Serving Spoons & Ladles are essential tools for any commercial kitchen If you’re an avid cook or host significant hospitality events, you know the proper utensils are necessary. You will know the answer to “what is the difference between a ladle and spoon?” Ladles and spoons are two pieces of equipment that every professional chef or cook needs, as they are universal tools that can be used for various cooking and serving tasks. SHOW FILTERS Showing 1–30 of 131 resultsShow: 306090DefaultLatestSort by Price: Low to HighSort by Price: High to LowAPS Classic Serving SpoonAPSSKU: JD146Availability: 14 daysSize: 95x70x235mm Stainless steel Original price was: £8.19.Current price is: £7.78. ex VATView ProductAPS Classic Small Serving SpoonAPSSKU: JD145Availability: 14 daysSize: 80x60x215mm. Stainless steel Original price was: £8.19.Current price is: £7.78. ex VATView ProductAPS Perforated Serving SpoonAPSSKU: JD147Availability: 14 daysSize: 95x70x235mm. Perforated. Stainless steel Original price was: £8.19.Current price is: £7.78. ex VATView ProductMermaid Le Buffet Black Handled Salad Spoon 220mmLe BuffetSKU: J786Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryLength: 220mm. Material: Stainless Steel. Black Handle. Original price was: £10.49.Current price is: £9.97. ex VATView ProductMermaid Le Buffet Black Handled Serving Spoon 240mmLe BuffetSKU: J782Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryLength: 240mm. Material: Stainless Steel. Black Handle. Original price was: £11.79.Current price is: £11.20. ex VATView ProductMermaid Le Buffet Black Handled Serving Spoon Perforated 240mmLe BuffetSKU: J783Availability: 22/01/2026Length: 240mm. Material: Stainless Steel. Black Handle. Original price was: £12.29.Current price is: £11.68. ex VATView ProductNisbets Essentials Perforated Serving Spoon 11”Nisbets EssentialsSKU: FD197Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day Delivery11". Stainless steel Original price was: £1.49.Current price is: £1.42. ex VATView ProductNisbets Essentials Plain Serving Spoon 11”Nisbets EssentialsSKU: FD196Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day Delivery11". Stainless steel Original price was: £1.49.Current price is: £1.42. ex VATView ProductNisbets Essentials Wooden Spoon 12″Nisbets EssentialsSKU: DC063Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryLength: 300mm Original price was: £0.89.Current price is: £0.85. ex VATView ProductVogue Black Handled Serving Spoon 340mmVogueSKU: CS910Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryStainless steel. Length: 340mm. Original price was: £5.09.Current price is: £4.84. ex VATView ProductVogue Plain Spoon 360mmVogueSKU: DN993Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryMaterial: Stainless steel. Length: 360mm. Dishwasher safe Original price was: £15.59.Current price is: £4.84. ex VATView ProductVogue Slotted Serving Spoon Black Handle 340mmVogueSKU: CS911Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryStainless steel. Length: 340mm. Perforated. Original price was: £5.09.Current price is: £4.84. ex VATView ProductVogue Slotted Spoon 360mmVogueSKU: DN994Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryMaterial: Stainless steel. Length: 360mm. Dishwasher safe Original price was: £15.19.Current price is: £4.84. ex VATView ProductBonzer Litegrip Portioner Size 6 WhiteBonzerSKU: CY014Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day Delivery Colour: White. 6 portions per litre. Litegrip Original price was: £30.99.Current price is: £29.44. ex VATView ProductMatfer Exoglass Plain Serving Spoon13″Matfer BourgeatSKU: U751Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryColour: Black. Length: 340mm Original price was: £10.79.Current price is: £10.25. ex VATView ProductMatfer Heat Resistant Serving Spoon 15″Matfer BourgeatSKU: J098Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryExoglass. Length: 380mm. Original price was: £12.59.Current price is: £11.96. ex VATView ProductMercer Culinary Mixing Spoon Allergen Purple 11.5″Mercer CulinarySKU: CL695Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliverySize: 11.5". Colour: Purple. HACCP Compliant Original price was: £7.79.Current price is: £7.40. ex VATView ProductSchneider Polythene Flour Scoop 110mlSchneiderSKU: GT049Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryCapacity: 110ml Original price was: £3.99.Current price is: £3.79. ex VATView ProductSchneider Polythene Flour Scoop 230mlSchneiderSKU: GT050Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryCapacity: 230ml Original price was: £5.39.Current price is: £5.12. ex VATView ProductLong Black Serving SpoonDalebrookSKU: J644Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryMelamine. Length: 255mm. Dishwasher safe. Original price was: £4.79.Current price is: £4.55. ex VATView ProductMatfer Exoglass Perforated Serving Spoon 9″Matfer BourgeatSKU: U750Availability: 2-3 weeksColour: Black. Length: 270mm. Perforated. Original price was: £10.19.Current price is: £9.68. ex VATView ProductMatfer Heat Resistant Serving Spoon 12″Matfer BourgeatSKU: J097Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryExoglass. Length: 305mm. Original price was: £9.59.Current price is: £9.11. ex VATView ProductMercer Culinary Hells Tools Mixing Spoon White 12″Mercer CulinarySKU: CN631Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryMaterial: Glass Reinforced Nylon. Length: 305mm Original price was: £7.79.Current price is: £7.40. ex VATView ProductKitchen Craft Silicone Cooking Spoon Red 27cmVogueSKU: GL350Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day Delivery10.5" Original price was: £7.89.Current price is: £7.50. ex VATView ProductVogue Aluminium Scoop 130mlVogueSKU: J812Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryCapacity: 4 1/2oz. Aluminium Original price was: £5.39.Current price is: £5.12. ex VATView ProductVogue Colour Coded Ladle 60mlVogueSKU: CD145Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryStainless steel. Colour: Blue. Capacity: 2oz. Original price was: £9.79.Current price is: £9.30. ex VATView ProductVogue Colour Coded Ladle 89mlVogueSKU: CD146Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryStainless steel. Colour: Ivory. Capacity: 3oz. Original price was: £11.19.Current price is: £10.63. ex VATView ProductVogue Dispensing Ladle 28mlVogueSKU: J704Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryPolycarbonate. Capacity: 1oz. Original price was: £3.19.Current price is: £3.03. ex VATView ProductVogue Flat Bottom Ladle 112mlVogueSKU: GG004Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryStainless steel. Capacity: 3 7/8oz. Original price was: £4.69.Current price is: £4.46. ex VATView ProductVogue Gelato Ice Cream ScoopVogueSKU: CD233Availability: Order By 2pm For Next Working Day DeliveryCreates portions of all sizes Original price was: £6.19.Current price is: £5.88. ex VATView Product123...5Next » What is the difference between a ladle and a spoon? A ladle is a specialised utensil, distinctly designed with a deep, often circular bowl and an extended handle. Its primary function is to facilitate the scooping and serving of liquids, such as soups and stews, from deeper pots and containers. This design allows it to carry a significantly larger volume of liquid than typical spoons without spilling. On the other hand, the term “spoon” refers to a more general category of utensils, which are used for both eating and cooking. Spoons come in various sizes including teaspoons, tablespoons, and dessert spoons, each tailored for different uses ranging from stirring beverages to consuming desserts. While spoons can also manage liquids, their shallower bowls are better suited for smaller quantities, making them versatile for a range of foods beyond just liquids. In essence, a ladle can be thought of as a specific, larger form of spoon, optimised for serving generous amounts of liquids efficiently. What is a ladle used for? They are food utensils with a long handle and a deep bowl or scoop at the end. They are typically used for serving and portioning liquids, such as soups, stews, gravies, sauces, and squash. They are also commonly used in commercial kitchens and catering settings, often made from durable materials like stainless steel or polycarbonate to withstand frequent use and washing. What are the different types of ladles and their uses? A Soup ladle is perfect for serving soups, stews, and chilli. They have a large bowl that can hold a generous amount of liquid and a long handle that keeps your hands away from the hot contents of the pot. A Gravy ladle has a smaller bowl and a spout that make it easy to pour gravy or sauces over your dishes. They’re also great for serving salad dressings or condiments. A Squash ladle is more significant than a soup one and is designed for serving squash and other beverages. They often have a decorative design and a spout for pouring. What are the different sizes of ladles? Small ones, perfect for dishing out sauces, dressings, or condiments, typically hold about 30 to 60 millilitres and measure around 15 to 18 centimetres in length. Medium-sized versions are more adaptable, making them great for serving a variety of liquids like gravies, broths, and soups. They usually hold between 60 and 120 millilitres and measure about 20 to 25 centimetres in length. Large ladles cater to those who must serve generous amounts of liquids, such as punch or stew. These spoons can hold around 120 to 240 millilitres and measure approximately 30 to 35 centimetres. Commercial kitchens and catering settings may be available in even larger sizes to accommodate serving large quantities of food. Choosing the appropriate size of ladle for your dish is essential to ensure proper portion control and prevent waste. What are Serving Spoons used for? Serving spoons are an essential tool in commercial settings, helping to ensure efficient and high-quality service to customers. Whether in a restaurant, cafeteria, or food village, spoons serve a wide variety of dishes in large quantities. They help control portion sizes, prevent cross-contamination, and create an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere for guests. What are the different types of spoons and their uses? Slotted serving spoons have holes in the bowl that allow excess liquid to drain away. They’re great for serving vegetables, pasta, and other dishes with much liquid. Solid serving spoons have a concrete bowl and are perfect for serving foods like mashed potatoes or casseroles. Dessert serving spoons are smaller than regular serving spoons and often have a decorative design. They’re ideal for serving desserts like pie or cake. Is a dinner spoon the same as a serving spoon? A dinner spoon is a small utensil typically used for eating soup, dessert, or cereal. It’s usually around 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 centimetres) long and has a small bowl or scoop at the end. A serving spoon is a larger utensil used for serving food. It’s typically longer than a dinner spoon, with a larger bowl or scoop at the end. Serving spoons come in different shapes and sizes depending on their intended use. Factors to choose before purchasing serving spoons and ladles It’s essential to consider the materials they’re made of. Stainless steel is a popular choice for both utensils because it’s durable and easy to clean. They are also available in other materials, such as silicone and wood. Silicone is excellent for non-stick cookware because it won’t scratch the surface, while wooden utensils add a rustic touch to your kitchen. What are the different designs you can choose from? There are plenty of options to choose from. Classic designs are always popular, but modern and contemporary designs are also available. You can even find them with decorative handles, such as floral designs. Purchase from Smart Hospitality Supplies Smart Hospitality Supplies is an excellent choice for competitively priced, high-quality kitchen and hospitality supplies. Whether you require garden furniture or commodities to achieve optimal results, we have you covered. 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