Cutlery

Cutlery is an important part of daily life, however when catering for a large number of people it can be a challenge. To aid with this Cromwell stock a wide range of quality stainless steel cutlery, ideal for all your catering needs from leading brand Brasso.

What is cutlery?

Simply put cutlery is the collective term for eating utensils like knives and forks. It is typically manufactured from stainless steel as this is a durable, easy to clean material that can resist high temperatures as well as maintaining a high shine.

Why cutlery?

Cutlery is standard across the globe as a way to consume food. It is widely used in the catering and restaurant industries as well as in countless homes the world over.

When to use cutlery

Cutlery is useful when consuming almost all types of food, to cut food into small consumable pieces.

Types of cutlery

Cutlery comes in many forms and includes but is not limited to the standard knife, fork and spoon combinations that most are familiar with.

• Forks - There are many different kinds of forks but the most common is the dinner fork, measuring around 7 inches in length. Variants of this include those with longer tines, which are designed for eating spaghetti and noodles and salad forks which measure around 6 inches in length and feature notched outer tines.

• Knives - The most common form of this is the dinner knife, which measures around 9½ to 10 inches in length. It features light serrations on the outer edge of the blade for cutting through meat. Notable variants in knives include the steak knife which features a serrated or non-serrated blade depending on the cut of the meat. Steak knives usually feature wooden handles.

• Spoons - The place spoon is the most common type of spoon; it usually features an oval shaped bowl. Other variants of spooks include teaspoons, which are smaller in size than place spoons and are used to stir tea and hot beverages. Tablespoons are larger than a place spoon and are typically used to serve food from serving dishes.

Considerations when choosing cutlery

• Type of food - In certain situations the standard types of cutlery might be exchanged for ones that better fit the food being served. An example of this is a soup spoon, which features a rounded bowl, better accustomed to spooning out liquids, or a fish fork which has a serrated outer edge for separating the flakes of fish.

Cutlery jargon buster

We want to make it easy for you to shop our range of cutlery, so we've outlined and explained some key terms to ensure you make a confident purchasing decision.

What is a spork?

A spork is a spoon and fork hybrid, that boasts features of both utensils. It has the curved, bowl like shape of a spoon, but is also equipped with tines to help spear pieces of food.

FAQs

Are cutlery sets age restricted?

It is important to note that anything featuring a blade is an age restricted product, therefore bladed cutlery like knives can only be sold to those over the age of 18 in the UK.

Can cutlery rust?

Yes, as cutlery is made of steel it can rust if left in damp conditions for extended periods of time. You may notice if you have left your cutlery in a dishwasher for a while that there maybe superficial levels of rust like a stain on various items, this is because of the contact with harsh cleaning elements, oxygen and water. To combat this you should ensure that your cutlery is dried thoroughly and stored in a cool dry place.