Service and serving trolleys – Service and serving trolleys cover the two- and three-tier units used in restaurants, banqueting and room service: clearing trolleys, guéridons, service stations and mobile side tables in stainless steel, laminated timber and painted steel. The deciding criteria are shelf count and load capacity, castor quality, overall footprint and whether the trolley has to pass through doorways and lifts.
Before requesting a quotation, measure the narrowest doorway and lift on the route, state the number of tiers you need and note whether a push handle, brakes or a cutlery drawer are required. Shelf dimensions, load capacity, castor diameter and total weight are listed in the technical data.
Service and serving trolleys: procurement considerations
- Number of tiers: Two tiers are enough for guéridon-style service; three tiers substantially increase capacity when clearing full covers.
- Castors and brakes: Larger-diameter castors, two of them lockable, run more quietly across thresholds and stop the trolley drifting on sloped floors.
- Route dimensions: The trolley width has to clear the narrowest door and lift on the service route, not just the restaurant floor.
- Surface and cleaning: Stainless steel tolerates disinfectants and hot spills; laminated timber looks better in front of guests but needs gentler care.
Frequently asked questions about this category
Can a trolley be used for both serving and clearing?
Yes, though a dedicated clearing trolley with raised edges and a bin position handles waste and used covers more efficiently.
Do these trolleys come assembled?
Delivery format varies by model; assembly requirements are indicated in the product data.
