Overview
Disposable wooden cutlery is now one of the most popular plastic-free choices for restaurants, cafés, caterers, supermarkets and retail brands. But “wooden cutlery” covers many shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one for each use makes a real difference to your customers.
In this first episode of Wooden Cutlery 101, we walk you through the eight shapes we make most often at KEGO, what each one is designed for, and how they are usually packed. All of them are made from Vietnamese Magnolia conifera – a plantation-grown wood with a naturally light colour, a smooth polished finish and no noticeable taste or smell.
1. Wooden Spoon 160 mm – The Everyday Meal Spoon
Our full-size spoon for takeaway and dine-in meals. It has a comfortable length, a smooth polished finish and a clean natural look.
Best for: rice dishes, salads, fried noodles, desserts and takeaway meal boxes.
Available as: bulk packs, individually kraft-wrapped, in cutlery sets, or in retail packs of 10 and 50.
2. Wooden Spoon 110 mm – The Café Favourite
Compact and light, the 110 mm spoon is widely used in coffee shops and beverage kiosks as a natural replacement for plastic stirrers and teaspoons.
Best for: stirring coffee and tea, yogurt, pudding, flan and small desserts.
3. Wooden Spoon 95 mm – The Dessert & Tasting Spoon
At 95 mm, this mini spoon is made for small portions and presentation. Bakeries, ice cream shops and sampling counters love its clean natural look.
Best for: ice cream, mousse, cakes, toppings and tasting portions.
4. Wooden Fork 160 mm – The Full-Size Fork
A full-size fork with a smooth finish, designed for main meals in takeaway and delivery.
Best for: pasta, salads, fried noodles, rice dishes and fries.
Available as: bulk packs, individually kraft-wrapped, in cutlery sets, or in retail packs.
5. Wooden Fork 95 mm – For Snacks & Fruit
Petite and easy to handle, the 95 mm fork is ideal for fruit cups, appetizers and buffet displays.
Best for: fruit cups, mini salads, cheese, tapas, canapés and sampling.
6. Wooden Knife 165 mm – The Standard Knife
Our standard knife, made for soft foods and spreads, with a safe, smooth finish.
Best for: sandwiches, wraps, butter, soft cheese and cakes.
Available as: bulk packs, individually wrapped, in cutlery sets and in retail packs of 10.
7. Wooden Knife 165 mm (Sharp-Edge Option) – A Popular Upgrade
For customers who want cleaner cutting, the 165 mm knife is also available with a sharpened edge – an option that can be applied to any of our sets and packs that include a knife.
Best for: sausages, sandwiches, quiche, firmer pastries, catering and buffet service.
8. Wooden Spork 160 mm – Spoon and Fork in One
The spork combines a spoon and a fork in one full-size piece, so you only need one utensil per meal.
Best for: rice dishes, noodles, pasta, salads, meal kits and ready-to-eat programs.
Quick comparison
| Shape | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Spoon | 160 mm | Meals, rice dishes, salads, desserts |
| Spoon | 110 mm | Coffee, tea, yogurt, small desserts |
| Spoon | 95 mm | Ice cream, tasting, mini desserts |
| Fork | 160 mm | Pasta, salads, noodles, main meals |
| Fork | 95 mm | Fruit, appetizers, sampling |
| Knife | 165 mm | Sandwiches, spreads, soft foods |
| Knife (sharp-edge) | 165 mm | Firmer foods, catering, buffets |
| Spork | 160 mm | Rice, noodles, meal kits |
Why Magnolia conifera?
- Light natural colour – a clean, bright look on the table and in the pack
- No noticeable taste or smell
- Natural wood only – no coating, no chemicals and no additives at any stage of production
- Plantation-grown wood with clearly traceable origin, FSC® certified option (FSC® C148899)
- Made in Vietnam, in our ISO 22000 and HACCP certified factory (amfori BSCI audited)
Coming next
In Ep.2 we look at the three main ways wooden cutlery is packed – bulk, retail and kraft-wrapped – and which one suits your business.
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June – Head of Export Sales
KEGO COMPANY LIMITED
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