Description:
Some kitchen tools are simply tools.
Others feel like they carry a story.
These hand carved wooden spoons are made slowly, intentionally, and completely by hand from start to finish. Each one is shaped from solid pine, smoothed by hand, and finished with food safe oil to bring out the natural grain. No factories. No moulds. No two the same.
Because they’re carved, not mass produced, every spoon has its own character, curves, and feel in your hand. Warm. Lightweight. Comfortable to hold. The kind of spoon you reach for without thinking because it simply feels right.
Great for:
✋ Comfortable everyday cooking without heavy or bulky utensils
🍳 Stirring, sautéing, mixing, and serving
🌿 A natural alternative to plastic or silicone utensils
♿ Easier grip for longer cooking sessions or reduced hand strength
🧠 Sensory-friendly, warm and smooth compared to metal tools
🎁 Thoughtful, meaningful gifts
🏠 Slow living kitchens and handmade homes
❤️ Supporting local disability-led makers
Features:
🌲 Hand carved from solid pine
🪵 Each spoon is completely one of a kind
✨ Smoothed and finished by hand
🍽️ Coated with food safe oil
🔥 Safe for non-stick cookware
🤲 Lightweight and easy to hold
🇳🇿 Made locally in Ōtorohanga by Caleb
About the maker: Handcrafted locally in Ōtorohanga by Caleb, a young maker with Cerebral Palsy and a love for woodcraft, each piece reflects care, patience, and pride in the process. Tools made with care make cooking feel like care too.
Image Description: Five hand carved wooden spoons are lined up against a plain white background. Each spoon has its own unique shape, grain pattern, and tone, showing the natural character of handcrafted pine.
Details:
Material: Wood
Size: Please see sizing below...
Square-
Handle: 12.8cm (L) x 2cm (W) x 1cm (D)
Head: 11cm (L) x 4cm (W) x 1cm (D)
Full Length: 23.8cm (L) x 4cm (W) x 1cm (D)
Tapered-
Handle: 18.5cm (L) x 1.5cm (W) x 1cm (D)
Head: 7.5cm (L) x 3.7cm (W) x 1cm (D)
Full Length: 26.2 cm (L) x 3.7cm (W) x 1cm (D)
Slim-
Handle: 20.8cm (L) x 2cm (W) x 0.8cm (D)
Head: 8.5cm (L) x 3.4cm (W) x 0.8cm (D)
Full Length: 29.3cm (L) x 3.4cm (W) x 0.8cm (D)
Curved-
Handle: 17.6cm (L) x 1.8cm (W) x 0.7cm (D)
Head: 12.5cm (L) x 3.9cm (W) x 0.7cm (D)
Full Length: 30.1cm (L) x 3.9cm (W) x 0.7cm (D)
Large-
Handle: 22.8cm (L) x 2cm (W) x 0.8cm (D)
Head: 12.5cm (L) x 5.8cm (W) x 0.8cm (D)
Full Length: 35.3cm (L) x cm (W) x cm (D)
Weight: 16 - 41 grams approx
Package includes: 1x Wooden Spoon
How to Use:
🥄 Use just like your favourite everyday spoon for stirring, mixing, sautéing, scraping, or serving
🍲 Great for cooking directly in pots and pans, including non-stick surfaces
🫕 Gently scrape along edges and corners to lift food without scratching cookware
🌡 Avoid leaving resting in very hot pans or on direct heat for long periods
🧴 Wipe clean and re-oil occasionally to keep the wood feeling smooth and nourished
Care instructions:
💧 Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
🧻 Dry completely after cleaning
📍 Store with airflow (avoid trapping moisture)
🛑 No dishwasher and no soaking
🪄 Refresh with food safe mineral oil when wood looks dry
🍋 Lemon and salt can help remove light stains or odours
