Natural mother of pearl
Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoon
The traditional way to eat caviar. Metal reacts with the eggs and can leave a faint metallic taste, so these spoons are cut from natural mother of pearl, which is completely neutral. Choose the 6cm spoon for tasting or the 12cm spoon for serving; each piece is unique.
- Material
- Mother of pearl
About Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoon
Metal reacts with caviar and can leave a faint metallic taste, which is why caviar has always been served with mother of pearl. These spoons are made from natural mother of pearl and feel lovely in the hand.
- Small: about 6cm, the spoon we use for tasting
- Large: about 12cm, for serving
- Natural mother of pearl from South East Asia
- Each piece is unique
Product details
- Material
- Mother of pearl
- Category
- Caviar Accessory
- Size
- Small tasting spoon (6cm), Large serving spoon (12cm)
Care
- Wash by hand in warm soapy water straight after use, then rinse.
- Never put the spoon in the dishwasher, as heat and detergent will damage the shell.
- Dry gently with a soft cloth rather than leaving it to drain.
- Avoid soaking, and keep it away from lemon juice and vinegar, which can dull the natural lustre.
- Store wrapped in a soft cloth or in a box so it does not knock against metal cutlery.
How to use it
- Use the small 6cm spoon to taste caviar directly, or to place a little on the back of the hand in the traditional way.
- Use the large 12cm spoon to serve caviar from the tin or bowl onto blinis or plates.
- Lift the eggs gently from the edge of the tin rather than pressing down, to avoid crushing them.
- Give each guest their own small spoon when serving a tin to share.
- Pair with our glass caviar bowls and a cold glass of Champagne or vodka.
Delivery and returns
We aim to process and dispatch the majority of your caviar orders same-day when placed before 3PM Monday to Thursday, and 92% of them will be delivered on the next working day.
Orders after 3PM on Thursday will likely be dispatched the following working day (usually Monday) so if you need your order urgently please do get in touch with us. We pack all orders with multiple ice packs to ensure they arrive fresh and chilled so don't worry if it takes an extra day to arrive.
Same-day delivery is available in some London areas.
Our caviar lasts for 3-6 months, but once opened should be consumed within 3-4 days.
Delivery Methods & Costs
The majority of our orders are delivered via Royal Mail's Tracked 24 service (up to the value of £250), with the rest going via DHL Domestic Express or Royal Mail Special Delivery.
- Orders up to £99 - £5
- Orders over £100 - FREE
Remote locations:
Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Islands and a few other remote locations can take up to 2-3 days to reach you. Please consider this before placing your order.
Questions
Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoon: your questions answered
Anything else you would like to know? Our team is always happy to help.
Why do you use a mother of pearl spoon for caviar?
Metal reacts with caviar and can leave a faint metallic taste. Mother of pearl is neutral, so the true flavour of the eggs comes through.
Which size caviar spoon should I buy?
The small 6cm spoon is the one we use for tasting, ideal one per guest. The large 12cm spoon is for serving from a tin or bowl.
Can mother of pearl spoons go in the dishwasher?
No. Wash them by hand in warm soapy water and dry them with a soft cloth.
Why does my mother of pearl spoon look different from the photograph?
Each spoon is cut from natural mother of pearl from South East Asia, so the colour and pattern vary from piece to piece.
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