Olive Wood Ladle 12in Handcrafted Kitchen Soup Stew Serving Utensil Rustic For Sale

A 12-inch olive wood soup ladle, carved from a single piece of wood. No metal fittings, nothing glued, nothing to loosen over years of use. Proper depth for soup, stew, chili, curry, and sauces, with a handle long enough to stay clear of heat.

• 1 olive wood ladle
• Total length: approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
• Bowl depth sized for a full ladle portion
• Material: solid olive wood, carved from a single piece
• Finish: food-grade olive oil only
• No metal parts, no glued joints

Serving soups, stews, chili, curries, ragouts, broths, and sauces. The single-piece construction means there is no risk of the bowl coming loose over time. Will not scratch non-stick cookware. Also a decorative utensil worth leaving visible on the countertop.

Benera olive wood is produced by small family-owned workshops in Tunisia. The wood comes from olive trees that have reached the end of their fruit-bearing life and are being replaced by younger trees in active groves. That means the wood is a byproduct of the grove\'s natural cycle, not newly felled timber.

Every piece is finished with food-grade olive oil only. No chemical coatings, no synthetic treatments. Because every tree is different, the grain pattern, color, and shape of the piece you receive will be unique to it. No second piece is exactly like yours.

Olive wood is one of the densest hardwoods used in kitchenware. Its closed grain structure means it does not absorb odors, flavors, or moisture the way softer woods do, so the same piece can go from garlic one day to fruit the next without carrying flavor between them. Independent studies also show no measurable bacterial growth on olive wood surfaces after 12 hours, even when scratched. The wood is safe for direct food contact, durable enough to last decades, and develops a deeper patina with use.

Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap. Do not submerge in water, and never put olive wood in a dishwasher. Dry immediately with a cloth. Every few months, rub the surface with a small amount of food-grade olive oil or mineral oil to keep the wood hydrated and prevent drying. With this simple care routine, your piece will last for decades.

Ships within 1 business day of cleared payment. Tracked delivery. Each piece is carefully packaged to protect it in transit. Please note that slight variations in grain, tone, and dimension between pieces are natural characteristics of genuine olive wood and are not defects.

Benera was founded in Germany and expanded into the US in 2025. We work directly with artisan workshops in Tunisia to bring traditional olive wood craft to modern kitchens. Our focus is honest materials, durable construction, and pieces that earn their place in a home for decades rather than seasons.