Servingware, Platters & Trays

Servingware covers the pieces used to carry, present and portion food at the table or pass-through — platters, trays, dipping pots, souffle dishes, salad servers and boards. Unlike individual place settings, these items are shared across the table or the pass. They are sized and finished to make a visual statement, and most are built to handle repeated handling by kitchen and floor staff.

You'll find oval and rectangular platters, acacia timber serving trays with handles, round dipping pots, souffle dishes, salad server sets and steak knife sets. Materials span porcelain, vitrified ceramic, stainless steel and natural timber. Brands include Tablekraft, Trenton, Olympia, Churchill, Bevande, Zuma, Sunnex, Dudson, Olympia, Caterrax and Lusso, giving you a wide range of finishes and price points in one place.

Acacia timber boards like the KH HandKraft range read rustic and warm, suiting casual dining, share plates and charcuterie. Porcelain and vitrified platters from Tablekraft or Trenton hold temperature better, clean faster in a commercial dishwasher and present more formally. If your menu leans modern-casual, a mix of both often works well. Think about how your floor staff carry the piece under pressure, and choose a weight and grip that suits your service style.

Match the platter to the portion, not the other way around. A share plate for two needs enough real estate to arrange the food without crowding, while a dipping pot or souffle dish is sized to a single serve. Most oval platters in this range span from around 250 mm up to 400 mm or more. Check the listed dimensions against your table size and pass-through shelf before ordering, especially if you are buying in bulk.

Porcelain, vitrified ceramic and stainless steel pieces from brands like Tablekraft, Trenton and Sunnex are designed for commercial dishwasher cycles. Acacia timber trays should be hand-washed and dried promptly to protect the wood grain and any food-safe oil finish. Always check the product listing for the specific care guidance before committing to a large order.

Yes, with a little planning. Many operators run a neutral porcelain platter as the base and layer in textured or coloured pieces — a Zuma or Bevande dipping pot, for example — to add visual interest. Stick to a consistent colour palette or finish family and the mix reads intentional rather than patched together. Ordering samples before a full buy is a smart move when you are building a new look.

Stack porcelain and ceramic platters with a cloth or foam liner between each piece to prevent glaze-on-glaze contact. Store timber boards flat or upright in a dry area away from direct heat. Oval platters stored on edge in a plate rack take up less shelf space and are easier to grab during service. Keeping your servingware in a dedicated bay also speeds up the pre-service setup for your team.

Most acacia serving trays arrive with a food-safe oil finish already applied. A light re-oiling every few weeks of heavy use keeps the timber from drying out and splitting. Use a food-safe mineral oil or a dedicated timber conditioner. Avoid soaking the tray in water or leaving it wet after washing, as prolonged moisture causes warping and can lift any surface treatment.

Members save off RRP across the full range of servingware, platters and trays — including Tablekraft, Trenton, Olympia and the other brands stocked here. The saving applies at checkout once you are logged in to your member account. For venues that restock regularly, the cumulative saving across a year of orders adds up quickly. If you are not yet a member, you can sign up directly on the site.