Tray and plate transport trolleys – Tray and plate transport trolleys are the units that move plated food and loaded trays between kitchen, restaurant and banqueting rooms: tray racks with fixed or adjustable runners, plate stack trolleys, plate dispensers and combined tray-and-plate carts. Runner pitch, tray or plate count, castor quality and running stability under a full load are the points that decide suitability.
When enquiring, give the tray size in use, the number of trays or plates to be carried per trip, the plate diameter and the width of the narrowest doorway. Runner pitch, capacity, dimensions and load rating are listed in the technical data.
Tray and plate transport trolleys: procurement considerations
- Runner pitch: Runner spacing has to suit both the tray size and the height of the covers used, otherwise capacity drops sharply in practice.
- Plate diameter: Plate dispensers and stack trolleys are matched to a diameter range, so check it against your largest service plate.
- Stability under load: A fully loaded tray trolley sits high; a wider wheelbase and lockable castors are what keep it stable in transit.
- Noise in service areas: Rubber-tyred castors and a rigid frame reduce rattling when loaded trolleys cross corridors near guest rooms.
Frequently asked questions about this category
How many trays does a typical trolley hold?
Capacity depends on runner pitch and trolley height; the number of runners is stated for each model in the technical data.
Can a tray trolley be used for banqueting plate service?
Combined models take both trays and plates; for large plated banquets a dedicated plate trolley or a heated cabinet is more efficient.
