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Trays & Platters

Serving Trays & Platters in Toronto & Canada

Trays and platters are how food and drinks get from the pass to the guest — carried by servers, set out on a buffet, or presented at the table — and you'll need them for any dining room, cafeteria, or catering setup. On the carrying side, Winco makes the High Quality Plastic Cafeteria Tray, available in three sizes from 10" x 14" to 14" x 18" and four colours, and the Round Easy-Hold Rubber-Lined Tray, whose rubber top keeps glasses from sliding on a busy floor. For presenting food, Epicurean makes the Flat Bread Board for flatbread, the 429-197502 Black Slate Serving Paddle for cheese and charcuterie, and the 429-157501R Natural Serving Paddle with a ramekin pocket for dips. No matter where you're located — a restaurant in Toronto, a cafeteria in Mississauga, or a catering company right here in Vaughan — Phoenix Food Equipment gets trays and platters to you across the GTA and nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

What's the best tray for carrying drinks in a restaurant?

Servers carrying drinks need a tray that grips, because a wet glass on smooth plastic or metal can slide the moment someone turns a corner. A rubber-lined tray fixes that: the Winco Round Easy-Hold Rubber-Lined Tray has a brown rubber top that prevents slipping and is NSF listed, so it's fine for commercial use. It comes in 11", 14", and 16" diameters. Go with the smaller size for a couple of drinks at a table, and step up to a 14" or 16" tray for a bar or banquet run where servers carry a full round at once. If drinks have been shifting or spilling on the way to the table, a rubber-lined tray is usually the fix.

What size cafeteria tray do I need?

Cafeteria tray size comes down to what goes on it. The Winco High Quality Plastic Cafeteria Tray comes in three sizes: 10" x 14" suits snacks, sandwiches, or a kids' meal, 12" x 16" holds a plate and a drink, and 14" x 18" is the full-meal size for a cafeteria, food court, or diner line. The tray resists warping with frequent use, has a reinforced bottom, and is NSF listed. It also comes in grey, red, orange, and black, so you can match a colour to your décor or use different colours for different stations. If trays are bending or cracking after a few months of heavy use, a reinforced tray is worth the switch.

What is a serving paddle used for?

A serving paddle is a flat board with a handle, used to carry and present cheese, cured meats, and other appetizers at the table. It gives a shared appetizer a proper presentation without needing a full platter. The Epicurean 429-197502 is 7.5" x 19" and the 429-157501R is 7.5" x 15" with a built-in pocket that holds a ramekin of dip or sauce. Both are made of composite wood, heat resistant to 350°F, dishwasher safe, and NSF certified, with a 4" handle that has a hanging hole for storage. The Epicurean Flat Bread Board is a good match when you're serving flatbread. If your menu has shareable starters, paddles are an easy way to present them.