Types of Serving Utensils and Tableware

Serving Spoons: Used for serving food, typically larger than regular spoons.
Ladles: Deep-bowled utensils used for serving soups, stews, or gravies.
Tongs: Hand-held utensils for lifting and serving food without direct hand contact.
Spatulas: Flat tools for flipping or serving foods like pancakes or burgers.
Serving Forks: Forks with long handles used for serving meat or vegetables.

Tableware: Includes plates, bowls, and side dishes.
- Plates: Various sizes (dinner, salad, dessert) for different courses.
- Bowls: Used for soups, salads, or dessert.
- Serving Platters: Large plates for presenting shared dishes.
Glassware: Used for serving beverages.
- Stemware: Glasses with stems (e.g., wine glasses, champagne flutes).
- Tumblers: Flat-bottomed glasses for water and cocktails.
- Specialty Glasses: Unique shapes for specific drinks (e.g., martini glasses).

Knives: Essential tools for chopping, slicing, and dicing food.
- Chef’s Knife: Versatile knife for most food prep tasks.
- Paring Knife: Small knife for intricate tasks.
Cutting Boards: Surfaces for slicing and chopping to prevent damage to countertops.
Mixing Bowls: Containers for mixing ingredients; can be made of glass, metal, or plastic.
Blenders and Food Processors: Devices for blending or grinding foods.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: Used to ensure accuracy in food preparation.

Cleaning Supplies:
- Commercial Detergents: For effective cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Sanitizers: Chemicals that kill bacteria and ensure food safety.
Cleaning Tools:
- Mops and Brooms: For floor cleaning.
- Sponges and Cloths: Used to wipe down surfaces and equipment.
Waste Management Equipment:
- Trash Bins: For disposing of food waste and other refuse.
- Recycling Containers: For sorting and recycling materials.

Serving Spoons: Larger than regular spoons, used for serving food.
Ladles: Deep-bowled utensils for serving soups, stews, or gravies.
Tongs: Used for handling food without touching it directly.
Spatulas: Flat tools for flipping or serving foods like pancakes or burgers.
Serving Forks: Forks with long handles used for serving meat or vegetables.

Tableware: Plates, bowls, and side dishes for serving meals.
Plates: Available in different sizes (dinner, salad, dessert) for different courses.
Bowls: Used for soups, salads, or desserts.
Serving Platters: Large plates for presenting shared dishes.
Glassware: Used for serving beverages.
Stemware: Glasses with stems (e.g., wine glasses, champagne flutes).
Tumblers: Flat-bottomed glasses for water and cocktails.
Specialty Glasses: Unique shapes for specific drinks (e.g., martini glasses).

Knives: Essential for chopping, slicing, and dicing food.
- Chef’s Knife: Versatile knife for most food prep tasks.
- Paring Knife: Small knife for intricate tasks.
Cutting Boards: Surfaces for slicing and chopping to prevent damage to countertops.
Mixing Bowls: Containers for mixing ingredients (glass, metal, or plastic).
Blenders and Food Processors: Devices for blending or grinding foods.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: Ensure accuracy in food preparation.

Cleaning Supplies:
- Commercial Detergents: For effective cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Sanitizers: Chemicals that kill bacteria to ensure food safety.
Cleaning Tools:
- Mops and Brooms: For floor cleaning.
- Sponges and Cloths: Used to wipe down surfaces and equipment.
Waste Management Equipment:
- Trash Bins: For disposing of food waste and other refuse.
- Recycling Containers: For sorting and recycling materials.