Possible Clues:

• Sounds like it¿s an implement used by Bedouin for good measure
• Item of cutlery — Norse despots (anag)
• No work, agitated, upset? It's best suited for a later course
• Sponsored set (anag) — it's used to eat pudding
• Sweet starters sold primarily out of necessity in the canteen
• What may pick up fool with no work, feeling pressure to return
• Stirring espresso, don't — use this?
• Leaves report on last cruise ship - of course, it goes down sweetly with mouthy type
• Leaves report on last cruise ship - of course, it finally reaches mouthy type
• Returned no work -- emphasised it's needed for final course