The Best Serving Spoons

Aoosy Serving Spoon & Slotted Spoon (Set of 6)

Sleek and Versatile

This classic mixed set includes shiny, durable serving and slotted spoons that are perfect for casual and formal use.

Best Overall

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Even for the simplest meals, we put energy into our cooking. And while every dinner can’t be as fancy as the occasional holiday banquets, we can still present our hard work with grace, and good set of serving spoons is one of the first steps to making it a habit. For classic versatility, reach for this set of sic Aoosy serving spoons. With a stainless steel shine and a medium length of 9″, these spoons will easily blend in with standard silverware sets, making them perfect for everyday use and more formal occasions. In addition to their large face, half of the set is slotted for easy straining and skimming soups, meats, stews, and the like.

Pros:

• Thick, durable metal
• Dishwasher-safe
• Great cost value

Cons:

• Slightly shallow dip

Ksendalo Non-Stick Serving Spoon (Set of 4)

Serve Without Sticking

Rice, potatoes, and other sticky foods are no match for the easy-to-clean silicone on this vibrant spoon set.

Best for Sticky Food

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While rice may be one of the easiest dishes to cook, serving it is another matter. If sticky dishes like rice, porridge, and curries are part of your repertoire, then non-stick serving spoons like those in this colorful Ksendalo will quickly become your most-used utensils. With heat-resistant silicone on the outside and reinforced plastic on the inside, these spoons give you ease-of-use and easy cleaning while still having a sturdy base that won’t bend when dealing with more stubborn foods. And because there’s no metal, you can safely stir and scrape these spoons on all your non-stick pots and pans without leaving any marks.

Pros:

• Seven fun color options
• Heat resistant up to 240 degrees Fahrenheit
• Easy to clean and dishwasher-safe

Cons:

• Short, thick handles

StarPack XL Silicone Serving Spoon

Silicone Superstar

This extra-long silicone serving spoon can take the heat so your hand won't have to.

Best for Hot Food

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Make way, metal cutlery — silicone cookware is the new trend, and we think it’s here to stay. These stain-resistant, non-stick, and non-corrosive silicone utensils live up to the hype. But we also love them because they are incredibly heat resistant, meaning you can leave them in a boiling pot without damaging the spoon or your hand. This particular serving spoon by StarPack can resist temperatures up to 480 or 600 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the model you choose. Plus, with an extra-long handle for easy stirring in larger, hotter pots, this spoon is ready to take the heat.

Pros:

• Safe for non-stick pans
• 100% BPA-free silicone
• Three color options

Cons:

• Silicone can bend more easily than metal

Renawe Wooden Spoon and Ladle

A Deeper Scoop

Serve more in one go with this all-natural wooden spoon set.

Best Wooden Spoon

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In addition to their warm, natural aesthetic, wooden utensils are super useful in the kitchen. Unlike their metal counterparts, wooden spoons don’t heat up as quickly, don’t react with certain foods, and leave surfaces scratch-free after stirring. And you’ll never get a strange leftover taste from them as you may with certain plastic products. Made from 100% Acacia wood, this two spoon set by Renawe is food-safe, odor-free, and absolutely gorgeous. Most importantly, both the 14″ stirring and serving spoon and the 11″ soup spoon have seriously deep scoops to portion out even the unwieldiest meals easily.

Pros:

• Crack-free design
• Comes with an additional spatula
• Thick, comfortable handle

Cons:

• Wood is lighter in the hand than a metal spoon would be

OXO Steel Serving Spoon

Seriously Stable Spooning

Solidly built with a comfortable handle, this durable stainless steel serving spoon will feel good in your hands for years to come.

Premium Product

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Look, we get it. Once you stock up your kitchen with all the essentials, spending more on a single spoon than you would on a whole cutlery set seems like quite a big risk. But that’s exactly why we’re recommending this particular serving spoon by OXO as a premium product. Between its higher quality build, easy-grip handle, and large scoop capacity, we see it as a worthwhile investment. The stainless steel head and handle finish make it blend in easily with most dishware and utensils, and you can even throw it in the dishwasher along with the rest of your spoons when you’re done using it.

Pros:

• Rubber grip for extra comfort
• Large spoon head
• High-quality build

Cons:

• This spoon comes at a higher price, but it may be worth it if you’re looking for professional quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a serving spoon and a regular spoon?

While some serving spoons are the same length as regular eating spoons (around 8 1/2″), the former tend to have a larger spoon head. This is particularly useful when serving something with bigger portions like lasagna or a casserole. But longer and thicker handles are also quite common with serving spoons, especially when you need to serve something from a deeper pot and need that extra leverage to get it out. Lastly, some serving spoons have slots to drain out excess liquid when basting meat or skimming fat from certain dishes.

What else can I use my serving spoon for? 

Honestly, they work for pretty much anything you would use an ordinary spoon to do. While you can reserve your serving spoon for special dinners or buffet-style dining, you can also use your spoon for the actual cooking itself. This is particularly true if you’ve got a serving spoon made out of wood or silicone that can resist high temperatures or one with a long handle to help with deeper pans.