For many people, serving trays are ordinary serving utensils, so they don't bother choosing the right ones. However, serving trays come in different designs and shapes, each with its own standout features. Therefore, together in this guide, we learn about the different forms of serving trays and what is best for you. We also provide you with a set of versatile serving trays that you will surely like.
What are the most popular serving tray shapes based on their function?
Plain trays for snacks
Plain or plain trays are the most common form of serving tray , and are used for both commercial and domestic purposes. With that said, you must have simple trays at home like this one that you use for multiple purposes. Restaurants have used these types of serving trays to serve fast food and drinks on a paper-covered surface. Paper is placed on top of the plastic trays to get rid of this paper easily and prevent food from getting stuck in the trays so that they remain as sanitary as possible and can be used to serve other customers later.
These trays are usually made of plastic and will be very durable. Dropping one of these trays won't break them, and they can stand up to quite a bit of use. You will find them in many shapes, of which the rectangular shape is the most popular because of its convenient space. You can purchase these trays to use in your home if you wish as well because they are safe and reliable that stand up to regular use.
Tea trays
Tea trays originate from England's culture of serving tea traditionally. Tea trays come in different materials, but the most common ones are wood and metal. These types of serving trays elevate the style of serving tea, making it elegant, classic and traditional. They also usually have handles that make carrying the tray as comfortable and easy as possible. This shape of serving trays can add to the overall experience of serving chapatis in your home. If you care about the aesthetics of the situation, then you should consider getting a tea serving tray.
Multi-compartment metal tray
Serving trays with multiple compartments are ideal for scenarios when you have to serve multiple dishes at once. It eliminates the hassle of making short trips to the kitchen to refill. These trays can be used for serving food in buffets for commercial purposes, various events and occasions, and business lunches. Moreover, it can be used at home for serving food to children as it comes in handy when it comes to making children eat meals with enjoyment. Sometimes, these serving trays feature popular cartoon characters or designs to further attract your kids.
These trays help separate different foods in one plate. There will be a place for the main course, a place for vegetables and salad, and another for snacks. Sometimes serving trays with sections are set up differently, but most consist of 3 to 5 different compartments or sections. This tray is perfect for people who have kids at home or like to keep their different types of food separate from each other on one plate to save space. They are also made of stainless steel, so you can feel confident that they will stand the test of time.
Trays for serving appetizers are one of the most prominent forms of serving trays
These trays are specially designed for serving smaller dishes. You can put different kinds of snacks and desserts on this kind of plate, and people will be able to eat by themselves. These trays are also popular to be carried on occasions when food is served to guests, such as finger foods. You can find it in the form of a glass plate with several sections separating the different appetizers. You can put chips and other kinds of appetizers on these trays for people to take away.
Among the range of exceptional serving trays that we offer at Paloa, we recommend:
- Decorative serving tray made of acrylic with a watercolor design with gold-tone metal handles
Different shapes of serving trays depending on the material they are made of
Wooden serving trays
Wooden serving trays tend to be very traditional, and this will appeal to many people. If you want a durable serving tray that works well for multiple purposes, these trays should be on your list. It will be excellent for serving drinks, coffee and tea, and will also work well for serving items such as soup, and it has handles that make it easy to carry. You can even use some wooden serving trays as makeshift tables when you don't have space to spare. They are also beautiful in shape and should please anyone who decides to buy them.
Metal serving trays
Of course, metal serving trays will be among the most durable options you can buy. These metal trays will be very solid, and you will be able to serve heavier items with them. Fortunately, the increased durability of a metal serving tray does not mean that it necessarily needs to be made heavier. Quite the contrary, many of these trays are very lightweight despite their high quality, and will be easy to carry when necessary.
The most common types of metal serving trays are made of stainless steel. You will also find serving trays made of aluminum on the market. Either of these two minerals should work brilliantly for you. Also, it can hold a lot of food on its surface, and you will always feel comfortable to carry it.
Plastic serving trays
Plastic serving trays can come in different shapes and sizes. Some will be used over and over again, while some will be discarded after a few uses. Plastic serving trays are still very popular, and people use them when they need to serve several foods. A good plastic serving tray will be very useful for serving many things, and is commonly used to help serve and display desserts.
If you need a serving tray for cakes or other special baked goods, this tray will work just fine. It's actually an affordable option despite its high-end looks. It is also tough enough to withstand many types of foods.
Among the unique trays that we recommend to you in Palette:
- Acrylic serving tray with gold-tone metal handles embossed with a luxurious abstract design
Thus, you will know the most important and common forms of serving trays, and what exactly suits your needs among them. We also provided you with a large assortment of serving trays with exceptional designs that you will not find anywhere else.