Riveira 6-Piece Bamboo Wooden Spoons Set Review (2 Months of Actual Use)

I’ll be upfront – I didn’t plan on writing a review for a spoon set. Then my sister-in-law texted asking if these Riveira bamboo spoons were worth it or just another impulse buy. My reply got long. Figured I’d just put it here instead.

Two pans ruined in under a year. Both times because I kept grabbing a metal spatula out of pure laziness. Pan number three showed up and I finally bought this Riveira 6-piece bamboo set instead of doing the same thing again.

What’s Actually in the Set

Six pieces – a solid spoon, a slotted spoon, curved spatula, slotted spatula, a flat turner, and a mixing spoon with a single hole through the middle. Simple stuff. I’ll admit the plain solid spoon mostly just sits in my utensil holder looking nice – the curved spatula and turner are the two I actually reach for daily.

Why I’d Still Recommend This Bamboo Wooden Spoons Set

Build quality is better than I expected

I’ve owned bamboo utensils before that felt hollow and thin, almost like they’d snap under any real pressure. This set has actual heft to it. No rough seams, no splinters near the edges either.

Non-stick pans stay scratch-free

Switching to bamboo was basically about saving my pans. Metal spatulas chew into Teflon and ceramic over time. Mine haven’t picked up one new scratch since I started using this set, and it’s been a couple months of near-daily cooking.

Handles heat fine

I’m someone who forgets a spoon resting on a hot pan while I wander off to check my phone. More than once I’ve come back to find it completely unbothered – no melting, no burnt smell soaked into the wood.

Comfortable enough for long cook sessions

Grip’s decent, not the best I’ve used but not a problem either. Smaller hands shouldn’t have any trouble with the handle thickness.

One Thing I Didn’t Love

The single-hole mixing spoon barely gets used in my kitchen. The idea is less splashing while stirring, but honestly I just grab the slotted spoon for that instead. Not a dealbreaker, just not essential in my experience.

Who Should Buy This Bamboo Utensil Set

Anyone tired of scratched-up non-stick cookware, basically. It’s also a solid, low-effort gift – my sister-in-law ended up buying her own set after that text conversation, so I guess she got her answer. Good for everyday cooking: sautéing, flipping eggs, tossing salads, folding batter, serving straight from the pot.

How to Take Care of Bamboo Spoons

• Hand wash only – skip the dishwasher. The heat cycle dries bamboo out and eventually cracks it.
• Don’t leave them soaking – I ruined a wooden cutting board this way years ago, so now I’m careful about it with these too. Soaking swells the fibers and warps the shape.
• Oil occasionally – food-grade mineral oil or cutting board oil, once a month or so. I forget more often than I should, but it makes a real difference when I remember.

Riveira Bamboo Spoons FAQ

Will this bamboo wooden spoons set scratch non-stick pans?
No – that’s the main reason to choose bamboo over metal utensils in the first place.

Are they coated with any chemicals or lacquer?
No, it’s plain BPA-free bamboo with no paint or coating.

How long do bamboo utensils last?
Years, typically, as long as you skip the dishwasher and don’t leave them soaking. Bamboo holds up better than most people assume.

If you’re already upgrading your kitchen, it’s worth pairing this with a non-stick cookware set too.