Matfer Bourgeat 400 Plate and Cutlery Trolley
Product Description
The Matfer Bourgeat low plate and cutlery trolley is a purpose-built transport solution for front-of-house operations handling large volumes of crockery. It provides a dedicated, stable platform for moving up...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
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Product Description
The Matfer Bourgeat low plate and cutlery trolley is a purpose-built transport solution for front-of-house operations handling large volumes of crockery. It provides a dedicated, stable platform for moving up to 400 dinner plates in a single run, with integrated cutlery storage alongside. It is a practical piece of equipment rather than a technical one — straightforward in function, but well thought through in terms of how it fits into the flow of a busy service environment.
In high-volume settings such as banqueting suites, hotel dining rooms, conference facilities, and large event caterers, the ability to move bulk crockery efficiently between the wash area, storage, and the table has a direct effect on turnaround time. Rather than repeated small trips or relying on staff to carry stacks by hand, this trolley allows a single operator to transport a meaningful quantity of plates in one controlled movement. The low profile makes loading and unloading at counter or dishwasher height straightforward.
From a practical standpoint, the combined plate and cutlery capacity means table-setting runs can be completed with fewer journeys, which matters during the tight window between covers. It also reduces the risk of crockery breakage that comes with carrying unsupported stacks.
- Reduces crockery breakage risk during transport
- Allows combined plate and cutlery runs in a single trip
- Low profile aids loading from dishwasher pass or plate storage
- Suited to banqueting and large-scale table service environments
- Helps reduce staff journeys between wash and service areas
This trolley is best suited to operations regularly serving large numbers of covers where crockery movement is a recurring logistical demand. For smaller restaurants or cafés with more modest throughput, a lower-capacity model may be more practical to manoeuvre in tighter spaces. Equally, very high-volume venues running multiple simultaneous events may find it worth considering whether more than one unit is needed to avoid bottlenecks.
If you are unsure whether this capacity suits your operation or would like to talk through your front-of-house handling setup, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Accommodates up to 400 dinner plates in a single load
- Integrated cutlery storage alongside main plate capacity
- Low-profile design for easy loading at counter height
- Designed for repeated use in high-volume catering environments
- Matfer Bourgeat construction suited to sustained front-of-house use
Operational Benefits
- Reduces number of staff journeys between wash area and service
- Combines plate and cutlery transport into a single efficient run
- Lowers risk of crockery breakage compared to hand-carrying stacks
- Speeds up table-setting during tight turnaround between covers
- Supports consistent crockery flow in high-volume banqueting operations
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For a typical restaurant doing one or two sittings, a 400-plate capacity is often more than required in a single run, and the trolley may feel oversized in a compact space. This capacity is more naturally suited to banqueting, hotel dining, or event catering operations where large numbers of covers are set in one go. If your service volume is more modest, a lower-capacity model may be easier to handle day to day.
- As with any wheeled catering trolley carrying significant weight, level, smooth flooring makes movement easier and reduces strain on the wheels over time. Thresholds, ramps, or uneven surfaces can make a fully loaded trolley harder to manoeuvre, so it is worth considering the route between your wash area and service space before committing to this or any similar unit.
- That depends largely on your cover numbers, room layout, and how quickly crockery cycles through your wash process. A single trolley can create a bottleneck if multiple rooms are being set simultaneously or if turnaround time is tight. Many operators running events of 200 covers or more find that having two units in circulation keeps the flow manageable — but it is worth mapping out your specific workflow before deciding.