Collection: Serving Spoon

From dal to dessert - serving spoons that finish the table.

Gold Serving Spoons, Ladles & Serving Tools

Every serving bowl needs its spoon - and on an Indian table, that means several. A deep ladle for dal, a flat spatula for sabzi, a big spoon for biryani, a slotted ladle for pakoras, a small one for raita. At Whites & Pastels, our serving spoons, ladles and spatulas are mostly 304 stainless steel with a gold PVD finish (many also in silver), sized for Indian dishes and designed to match our gold cutlery.

Serving Spoon vs Ladle vs Kadchi - What's the Difference?

A serving spoon has a wide, fairly shallow bowl for rice, sabzi and dry dishes. A ladle has a deep, round bowl and a long handle for soups, dal and gravies. Kadchi is the everyday Hindi word for a ladle or large cooking and serving spoon. A slotted ladle has holes to drain liquid or oil, and a serving spatula is flat for lifting dry dishes cleanly. Most Indian tables need at least one of each.

Find the Right Serving Spoon

Serving Spoons & Ladles

The Gold Multipurpose Serving Spoon is 304 stainless steel, 22.8 cm long and 6.6 cm wide, with a deep bowl that handles rice, gravies and dry items alike. It comes in gold or silver and is dishwasher safe. The Ladle Serving Spoon is 304 stainless steel with a gold PVD titanium finish, about 20 cm long and 6 cm wide with a deep bowl for soups and gravies; it is dishwasher safe. For bigger pots, the Gold Dal Ladle Kadchi is about 23 cm long and 6.5 cm wide, also 304 stainless steel with a gold PVD finish and dishwasher safe.

For smaller portions, the Serving Spoons Set of 3 in 304 stainless steel with a gold mirror polish comes in three sizes - 15 × 4 cm, 17.2 × 4.5 cm and 17.4 × 4.9 cm - and is dishwasher safe. The smallest even fits inside tall jars for snacks and condiments. It's designed for family servings and small gatherings rather than large parties.

Slotted Ladles

The Serving Ladle & Slotted Ladle Set includes a serving spoon-cum-ladle and a matching slotted ladle, in 23.5 cm (medium) or 29.5 cm (large), gold or silver. Use the slotted ladle to lift pakoras, boiled vegetables, dumplings or paneer out of liquid while the excess drains away - and the matching ladle for the gravy.

Soup Ladles & Pourers with Spout

A spout makes pouring soup, dal or broth drip-free. The Gold Soup Ladle with Spout is 304 stainless steel with a mirror-polished gold PVD coating and a precision pouring spout; it is dishwasher safe, but avoid abrasive scrubbers to keep the shine. The Pourer with Spout is 304 stainless steel with a gold PVD finish, 26.8 cm long and 3.5 cm deep - for soup, milk, oil and cocktails.

Spatulas & Sauce Spoons

The Gold Serving Spatula is 22 cm long in 304 stainless steel with a gold PVD finish; its shallow bowl picks up dry dishes easily. The Sauce Drizzle Spoon with Spout is 18/8 (304-grade) stainless steel in gold or silver, 7.5 inches long with a 1.5-inch-deep bowl - for plating chocolate sauce, rose syrup or a swirl of cream on dal makhani like a chef.

Spoon Stands & Serving Spoon Rests

A spoon stand keeps ladles off the tablecloth and stops them sliding into the dish. The Serving Spoon Stand with Ceramic Bowl comes with one white porcelain bowl in a swan or straight shape, and the Double Serving Spoon Stand holds two white porcelain bowls on a gold or silver frame. The Gold Dal Ladle Kadchi is designed to complement both stands. For dining cutlery, see our cutlery stands in Cutlery & Cutlery Holders.

Cake Knives, Cake Servers & Dessert Spoons

The Cake Knife & Server Set in gold or rose gold includes a 27 cm knife and a 25.5 cm server in food-grade polished stainless steel - lovely for birthdays and anniversaries. The Set of 8 Gold Flower Dessert Spoons finishes dessert with a floral touch.

How Many Serving Spoons Do You Need?

Plan one serving spoon per dish on the table, plus two spares. A typical Indian dinner for six - dal, two sabzis, rice, raita and a sweet - needs about six serving pieces: two ladles, two serving spoons, a spatula and a small spoon. A matching set in gold ties the table together.

Serving Tools for Festive Meals

• Biryani and pulao: the 22.8 cm Gold Serving Spoon or the Serving Spatula.
• Dal and kadhi: the Dal Ladle Kadchi or Soup Ladle with Spout.
• Pakoras and bhajiyas: the slotted ladle to drain oil.
• Raita and chutney: the smallest spoon from the Serving Spoons Set of 3.
• Kheer and desserts: gold flower dessert spoons for each guest.

Why 304 Stainless Steel?

304 stainless steel - also called 18/8 - contains about 18% chromium and 8% nickel, which makes it strongly resistant to rust and corrosion and safe for food. That matters for Indian food: tamarind, tomato, lemon and curd are acidic and can dull or react with lower grades. Most of our serving spoons are 304 stainless steel with a gold PVD (physical vapour deposition) finish - a thin, durable coating bonded to the steel for a lasting golden shine.

Gold or Silver Finish?

Gold serving spoons bring warmth and a festive feel; they pair beautifully with white porcelain, ivory and pastel tableware and with our gold cutlery. Silver is timeless and understated, suiting everyday dining and mixed-metal tables. Many of our pieces - the Gold Serving Spoon, the Serving & Slotted Ladle Set and the Sauce Drizzle Spoon - come in both, so you can match your existing cutlery.

Choosing the Right Size

Match the spoon to the bowl. Small bowls and katoris of chutney, raita or pickle need a spoon around 15 cm - the smallest in the Serving Spoons Set of 3. Medium serving bowls of sabzi or dal suit 17-20 cm spoons and ladles. Large handis of biryani, big pots of dal and buffet dishes need 23 cm or longer, like the Dal Ladle Kadchi or the 29.5 cm slotted ladle set. A longer handle also keeps hands away from steam.

Serving Spoons & Tongs Together

Some dishes serve better with tongs - salads, rotis, tikkas, grilled vegetables and ice. Pair your serving spoons with a set of serving tongs in the same gold finish for a complete, matching table.

Setting Up a Buffet

• Start with plates at one end, then rice and breads, then gravies, dry dishes, raita and dessert.
• Place each serving spoon on a spoon stand or rest beside its dish.
• Use a ladle with a spout for soups and dal to keep the table clean.
• Put a slotted ladle with anything served from liquid.
• Finish with cutlery and napkins at the end of the line.

Care Tips

• Dishwasher safe: the Gold Serving Spoon, Ladle, Dal Ladle Kadchi, Soup Ladle with Spout and Serving Spoons Set of 3.
• Protect the shine: avoid abrasive scrubbers on gold PVD pieces; a soft sponge and mild detergent work best.
• Dry promptly to avoid water spots.
• Check each product page for specific care.

Serving Spoon Sets as Gifts

A set of gold serving spoons is a practical wedding, housewarming or Diwali gift - it's used at every meal. Pair a ladle and slotted ladle set with a double spoon stand for a complete gift. Explore more in our gifting collection.

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