FACES by Ferran Adrià – Collections for the Table and Kitchen for elBulli

FACES by Ferran Adrià is an iconic series of kitchen and tableware products conceptualized under the creative vision of Ferran Adrià and brought to life by the Design Mix team in collaboration with renowned designers such as Claramunt & de Mas and Luki Huber . Originally developed with professional restaurants in mind, FACES translates the innovative spirit of elBulli into tools made for domestic settings . All pieces are forged in high-grade stainless steel—either 18/10 or 18/0 depending on the blade—and are dishwasher-safe .

Ferran Adrià, celebrated as one of the most inventive chefs in modern gastronomy, directed every facet of this collection to merge culinary function with form. Through these utensils, Adrià extended the multisensory approach of his cuisine to the act of eating itself . What began as experimentation at elBulli blossomed into design-led tools used and studied by chefs worldwide.

Featured Pieces from FACES

1. Tattooed Cutlery Set by Claramunt & de Mas
A mesmerising reinterpretation of classic flatware—this heavyweight three-piece set combines imposing presence and refined detail. Each piece is laser-engraved with a tattoo-style pattern on the handle, merging conceptual art with timeless design.
• Fork: 102 g, 215 mm long × 24 mm wide
• Knife: 186 g, 240 mm long × ~30 mm wide
• Spoon: 107 g, 215 mm long × 42 mm wide
• Total weight: 395 g per couvert
Built for hospitality settings that value both durability and visual flair, this cutlery set emphasizes Adrià’s ethos of sensory continuity – maintaining familiar form with conceptual innovation .

2. Aroma Spoon with Pin Clip by Luki Huber
This ingenious piece elevates aroma and taste to one sensory action. A miniature “clothes‑peg” is integrated into the handle—perfect for clipping a branch of fresh herbs that hovers close to the nose as you take a bite or sip. Inspired by elBulli’s sensorial dining rituals, this spoon bridges taste and scent.
• 67 g, 187 mm long × 40 mm wide; clip opening approx. 5 mm
Used in elBulli to provoke the sense of smell while eating—an experience first conceptualized in the workshop of Luki Huber in collaboration with Adrià .

3. Straining Spoon by Luki Huber
Ideal for cereals, broths, pastas, and layered tasting sequences, the straining spoon allows diners to separate liquid from solids while serving—a hallmark of elBulli’s inventive presentations.
• Large: 65 g, 206 mm long × 43 mm wide
• Small: 40 g, 176 mm long × 38 mm wide
The gently perforated bowl gives full control over each bite, echoing elBulli’s conceptual codes of sensory layering and presentation .

4. Baroque Skewer by Luki Huber
A refined tool for fine dining pairing, the Baroque Skewer invites creative flavor combinations. Lightweight yet elegant, it’s perfect for precision-use in textured tasting menus.
• 35 g, 222 mm long × 25 mm wide

5. Cocktail Skewer
Designed for canapé-style amuse-bouches, this delicate yet purposeful pick offers hand-crafted finesse.
• 5 g, 110 mm long × 15 mm wide

6. Coffee Spoon (standard)
An injection‑moulded stainless steel spoon, designed for precise stirring and elegant everyday use.
• 11 g, 113 mm long × 6 mm wide
Transcending its single-use plastic predecessors, this everyday spoon is recast in stainless steel to become a permanent design piece in its own right.

7. Spoon-Appetiser with Measuring Lines
A micro‑serving tool calibrated for precise tastes. Ideal in modern gastronomic settings or cocktail bars.
• 43 g, 85 mm long × 41 mm wide
• Measuring lines at 2.5 ml, 5 ml, and 10 ml

8. Ice‑Cream Spoon (Reusable)
A rethink of the throw-away plastic scoop, this stainless steel version is made for desserts you eat and remember.
• 10 g, 90 mm long × 21 mm wide

9. Engraved Table‑Drawing Coffee Spoon (Not listed in brochure)
A whimsical and creative tool—a coffee spoon engraved with “FACES” and fitted with a fine blade tip. Allows chefs or diners to draw with drips of coffee directly on a cloth or paper table surface.
• 18 g, 138 mm long × 28 mm wide
This imaginative utensil combines playfulness with fine design detail—fitting Adrià’s ethos of subverting expectations.

Designers: Ferran Adrià, Luki Huber, Claramunt & de Mas, Azúa & Morillas, Antoni Arola
Manufacturer: FACES / Design Mix
Name: FACES Cutlery Collection (elBulli series)
Designed in: around 2003–2004
Production: around 2004–2009
Made in: Spain
Materials: Stainless steel 18/10 (cutlery), Stainless steel 18/0 (knife blades)
Color: Polished Stainless Steel