Designed to enhance your gourmet moments, dessert forks bring a refined touch to your tables, perfect for enjoying your favorite treats deliciously. The dessert fork can also be used with the dessert knife for starters, cheese, or dessert. Treat yourself or offer a distinguished gift to your loved ones with our dessert forks that will add a touch of elegance to every dining occasion.
The dessert fork is used to enjoy desserts, generally lighter and more delicate than main courses. To use it, take the fork by the handle, insert the tines into the dessert, and cut or pick up a portion. If you are using a dessert spoon in combination with the fork, use the fork to hold the dessert in place while you use the spoon to lift it to your mouth.
WHERE TO PLACE THE DESSERT FORK?
On a formally set table, the dessert fork is placed to the left of the plate, alongside the other tableware. If a dessert spoon is also used, it is placed to the right of the plate. The dessert utensils are usually aligned above the plate, with the handles parallel to the edge of the table.
HOW TO IDENTIFY A DESSERT FORK?
A dessert fork typically has shorter and finer tines than standard table forks. Its size is often smaller, and it may have a more elegant shape. If the fork has wider and more spaced tines, it is likely a specific dessert fork designed to handle more delicate desserts without crushing them.
HOW MANY TYPES OF FORKS EXIST?
There are several types of fork, developed to serve different types of food and meet specific needs. Here are some of the most common types of fork: table fork, dessert fork, oyster fork, salad fork, meat fork, ... There are also specialized forks for other types of food, such as seafood, vegetables, cheese, pasta, etc. Selecting the right fork depends on the type of food you wish to eat or serve, as well as the social or cultural context in which you find yourself.
HOW TO POLISH AND SHINE TARNISHED FORKS?
Reviving tarnished forks is simple. Create a paste of baking soda and water. Gently rub it on the tarnished areas with a soft cloth, then rinse and dry. For a Christofle touch, use a silver polishing cloth to restore their luster, showcasing timeless elegance in every detail.