Hostess Helpers & Serving Pieces

Salad Serving Set

The Salad Serving Spoon and Fork are one of the more popular hostess helper pieces sold in the U.S. The pieces can also be used individually as table servers. Each piece will usually measure 11 to 12 inches in length.

Carving Set

Use the carving set for roasts, turkey, and hams. The Carving Fork will usually measure 9-1/2 inches in length, and the Carving Knife usually measures 10 to 11 inches in length.

Cheese Serving Knife

The Cheese Serving Knife is a great accessory piece for appetizers. You may also like the Cheese Cleaver, which is a similar size piece. Usually measures around five to six inches.

Cranberry/Tomato Server

The Cranberry/Tomato Server is used for serving large-sliced items such as sliced tomatoes and cranberry sauce (from the can). If you like your cranberry sauce with whole berries served in a bowl, be sure to see the Shell Serving Spoon. The Cranberry/Tomato Server usually measures 8-1/2 inches in length.

Large Serving Fork

Use the Large Serving Fork as an all-purpose server, for meats, fish, and vegetables. Pair it up with the Fish Serving Knife to make a Fish Serving Set. Usually measures 11 inches in length.

Fish Serving Knife

Use the Fish Serving Knife for just that: serving fish. Pair it up with the Large Serving Fork to make a Fish Serving Set. Usually measures 11 inches in length.

Soup Ladle

You won't have to worry about leaving this ladle in your soup tureen, as the premium quality 18/8 stainless bowl and stem can handle the acidity of tomato-based soups easily. Usually measures 11 to 12 inches in length.

Butter Serving Knife

The Butter Serving Knife stays with the butter dish, and is used to transfer butter pats to your bread and butter plate. Use the individual Butter Spreader to put the butter on your bread. Usually measures seven inches in length.

Punch Ladle

You won't have to worry about leaving this ladle in your punch bowl, as the premium quality 18/8 stainless bowl and stem can easily handle the acidity of punches. Usually measures 14 inches in length.

Cake Knife

Use to cut cake and bread. Some of these knives have a handle guard (as shown above), and some do not. Usually measures 12 inches in length.

Gravy Ladle

This version of the Gravy Ladle is for the budget-minded. Every pattern that offers this hollow handle version also has the all-sterling version. Usually measures eight inches in length.

Stuffing Spoon

Use the long handled Stuffing Spoon for removing stuffing from the turkey at the table, or as a buffet serving spoon. Usually measures 12 to 13 inches in length.

Flat/Lasagna Server

The Flat/Lasagna Server is a great all-purpose flat server, and it's rectangular head is very versatile. Usually measures 10 inches in length.

Pasta Server

Serve your pasta in style! Usually measures 11 to 12 inches in length.

Cheese Cleaver

The Cheese Cleaver is the perfect accessory for your appetizers, and pairs well with the fruit knife and bread knife. Usually measures five to six inches in length.

Pierced Serving Spoon

This version of the Pierced Serving Spoon is for the budget-minded. Every pattern that offers this hollow handle version also has the all-sterling version, although the hollow handle version offers a larger bowl. Usually measures nine inches in length.

Serving Spoon

This version of the Serving Spoon is for the budget-minded. Every pattern that offers this hollow handle version also has the all-sterling version, although the hollow handle version offers a larger bowl. Usually measures nine inches in length

Shell Serving Spoon

The Shell Serving Spoon makes a great buffet server, and for serving berries (including whole-berry cranberry sauce). If you like your cranberry sauce from the can, be sure to see the flat Cranberry Server. The Shell Serving Spoon usually measures ten inches in length.

Pie Server

Use to cut pies and cakes. Most of these servers have a slightly serrated edge, but a few do not. Usually measures 11 inches in length.

Ice Cream Scoop

Scoop out your ice cream in style with a sterling silver Ice Cream Scoop. Usually measures 8-1/4 inches in length.

Bar Knife

The Bar Knife is an essential tool for both the amateur and professional bartender. Usually measures 7 to 8 inches in length.