What utensils should I place on the table setting when serving lobster?

Answer 1

Besides your normal ware I would suggest a Lobster Claw cracker , a small fork for dipping into the butter and a long thin pick for reaching into the claws for meat. Other than that bibs and bowls you'll have a great feast. Am I invited?

Answer 2

Doesn't that sort of depend on how you plan on serving it? For example, lobster roll is intended to be eaten using only hands and a napkin.

I assume you must be intending to serve lobster in shell if you're wondering about the way to serve it. I would hope that you are going to assist your poor guests by scoring the shell appropriately to assist in getting to the meat-- this website gives some guidelines:

http://www.goerie.com/menuguide/the_proper_way_to_eat_lobster_.html

"Before lobster is served, it is cracked at all points with the tail split in half. Use a cocktail fork to remove the meat dip it into melted butter. If your lobster is served cold, it may be served with mayonnaise. Eat the tail meat by pulling out one piece at a time. If you pull out a particularly large piece, cut it with your dinner knife or fork before dipping. Place the empty shell pieces onto a separate waste bowl or plate."

Personal experience leads me to suggest that you should also offer your guests a bib or large cloth napkin to protect their shirts or blouses, if they are not dressed casually. Eating lobster can get messy. Definitely if you are serving the crustacean in shell. make sure your guests have real workmanlike napkins-- cloth is preferable, paper napkins just aren't up to the job.

I hope you and your guests enjoy yourselves!

Answer 3

crackers and fish forks and a regular place setting and a large napkin