Hampson Woods – London Plane – Porridge Spoon

This wooden porridge spoon by Hampson Woods is made from London plane, the tree that lines many of London’s streets and squares. Hampson Woods call it a spurtle spoon, after the spurtle, the traditional Scottish wooden tool for stirring porridge. The idea came from a trip to the Isle of Skye.

Its flat head stirs, scrapes and flips, so it is just as useful in a casserole as in your morning porridge. The fine flecks in the wood are typical of London plane. Timber with this pattern is also known as lacewood. The spoon is finished with the brand’s own wood balm, and the more you cook with it, the more character it takes on.

• Wood: London plane, British timber
• Size: approx. 28cm × 4cm × 1cm
• Finish: Hampson Woods wood balm
• Made in the UK

Wash the spoon by hand with warm water and mild soap, and let it dry well. Do not soak it or put it in the dishwasher. Rub in a little wood balm or food oil when the surface looks dull. Every spoon is unique, so yours will differ slightly from the photo.