APS Buffet Trays

176(W) x 325(L)mm | 7 x 12 3/4" This APS Element tray is a great way to modernise your buffet. At a modest 1/3 GN size, this tray is also a useful addition to busy lunches or for serving smaller sharing platters directly to dining tables. The solid melamine construction makes this platter incredibly strong, hardwearing and lightweight, utilising APS's decades of specialist experience. If you want to modernise your buffet without compromising on quality, APS Element could be the perfect way to do it.

265(W) x 325(L)mm | 10 1/2 x 12 3/4" The concrete-style finish of this very modern tray aptly displays the hardness and durability of this premium quality APS product. What may surprise you, however, is that this tray is always incredibly lightweight and easy to transport and stack. This tray is therefore perfect for contemporary hotels wanting to modernise breakfast or event buffets. Available in multiple other sizes, it's easy to create your perfect combination with APS Element trays.

The APS Element tray is a full GN 1/1 melamine serving tray finished in a textured concrete-effect grey. It is designed for use on buffet counters, cold display stations, and self-service setups where consistent presentation matters throughout a service period.

Melamine is a practical choice for buffet and display environments. It resists chipping and staining better than ceramic, holds its appearance well under repeated handling, and is noticeably lighter than equivalent stoneware or porcelain pieces. The concrete-look finish gives a contemporary, neutral appearance that works alongside most existing tableware and display accessories. The sloped sides assist with food presentation and allow items to be stacked or displayed at a slight angle to build visual height across a counter.

From an operational standpoint, the GN 1/1 footprint aligns with standard buffet furniture and gastronorm display systems, so it integrates easily into most existing setups without custom fitting or adjustment. The melamine construction means it can be washed and returned to service quickly, which is useful during back-to-back service periods or when trays are rotated between courses.

• Full GN 1/1 footprint fits standard buffet and gastronorm display furniture
• Melamine construction resists chipping and handles repeated service use reliably
• Textured concrete-effect finish maintains a consistent appearance over time
• Sloped sides aid food presentation and help create height in display layouts
• Lightweight material reduces handling fatigue during setup and changeover

This tray is well suited to hotels, contract caterers, event venues, and any operation running regular buffet or self-service service. It is a single full-size tray, so operators building out a larger buffet display may need to consider quantity based on counter length and the number of dishes being served. For operations requiring deeper or temperature-retaining display options, other formats within the category may be more appropriate.

If you are building or refreshing a buffet display setup and want to make sure the pieces work together, we are happy to help you think through the configuration before you order.

400()mm | 15 3/4" Fantastic imitation of slate. Adds a rustic feel to your display.

300()mm | 11 3/4" Fantastic imitation of slate. Adds a rustic feel to your display.

580(W) x 420(D)mm | 22 3/4 x 16 1/2" Sleek, polished steel flat edged service trays.

Suitable for 1/1GN trays | Sold singly Polycarbonate stackable cover for use with gastronorm sized platters.

Size: GN 1/1. Material: Stainless Steel Highly polished 18/10 stainless steel service tray.

The APS Roll Top Cool Display Tray is a double deck stainless steel buffet unit designed for cold food presentation at counters, buffet lines, and front-of-house service stations. It uses pre-frozen cooling packs placed in the base to maintain lower temperatures without any electrical connection, and the roll top lid allows controlled access to displayed items while keeping the presentation tidy throughout service.

In practical terms, this type of passive cooling unit works well for sliced meats, chilled salads, accompaniments, and similar buffet staples where sustained refrigeration is not required but temperature management during a defined service window matters. The stainless steel construction handles repeated daily use without issue and wipes down quickly between services — a straightforward consideration in any busy buffet environment. The double deck layout makes good use of limited counter space by increasing display capacity without expanding the unit's footprint.

• Passive cooling via pre-frozen base packs — no power source required
• Double deck layout increases display capacity on a compact counter footprint
• Roll top lid keeps presentation neat and allows easy staff or customer access
• Stainless steel construction is robust, hygienic, and easy to clean
• Fully portable and free-standing — suitable for both fixed and event settings

There are no installation requirements. The unit is free-standing and portable, which makes it a practical choice for event catering, mobile hospitality, and venues where power points are limited or inconvenient. It is worth being realistic about the limitations of passive cooling: effectiveness will reduce in warm or outdoor environments, and very long service periods may require cooling pack rotation. For operations needing sustained, precise temperature control over extended service, an actively refrigerated display unit would be more appropriate.

This tray is well suited to hotels, restaurants running lunchtime or evening buffets, event caterers, and hospitality venues that need a clean, practical cold display solution without the complexity of powered refrigeration. If you are weighing up whether passive cooling will cover your service duration, the team are happy to help you think it through.

The APS Roll Top Cool Display Tray is a single-deck stainless steel serving tray designed to keep cold food presentation fresh during buffet and counter service. The hinged roll top lid allows easy access without removing the cover entirely, while cooling packs sit in the base to maintain a chilled environment around the food. It is a passive cooling solution — there is no refrigeration unit — so it works best as a short-to-medium hold display piece rather than a substitute for refrigerated equipment.

In a buffet or catering setting, this kind of tray earns its place by keeping cold items — sliced meats, cheeses, dressed salads, seafood platters — at a safe and visually appealing temperature during service. The roll top design makes it practical for self-service and staffed counters alike, and the stainless steel construction handles the rigours of daily catering use without showing wear quickly.

• Roll top lid keeps food accessible without fully exposing it to ambient temperature
• Cooling packs in the base extend the safe hold time of chilled food items
• Stainless steel construction is easy to clean and durable in daily service
• Compact footprint works well on buffet runs, catering tables, or servery counters
• Passive cooling means no power source required — suitable for venue-style and outdoor catering

There are no electrical or water connections required, which makes this tray straightforward to deploy in almost any environment. However, because cooling relies on pre-frozen packs, operators should plan ahead to ensure packs are properly frozen before service. For longer service periods or higher ambient temperatures, monitoring food temperatures regularly is advisable to stay within food safety guidelines. For high-volume operations or extended service periods, a refrigerated display unit would offer more consistent temperature control.

This tray suits hotels, event caterers, restaurants running buffet service, and corporate catering operations where a presentable, practical cold display is needed without fixed infrastructure. If you need a larger footprint or multi-deck capacity, there are alternatives in the range worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this tray fits your service format or volume, we are happy to help you work through the options.

The APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box is a passive chilling component designed to sit within the APS Frames modular buffet system. It houses ice beneath a standard 1/1 GN insert, maintaining cold foods — salads, dressings, dairy-based preparations, and similar items — at a safe serving temperature throughout buffet service, without any power connection.

For operators running structured buffet services, keeping cold dishes at a consistent temperature across a full service period is a real concern. This unit addresses that practically: ice is held within a contained housing, providing sufficient chill for a typical lunch or dinner service. The dark wood finish integrates cleanly into a buffet line, presenting a coherent front-of-house aesthetic rather than exposing functional infrastructure beneath the food.

Practical advantages for operators include:

• Passive chilling — no electrical connection needed, simple to set up and restock mid-service
• Accepts standard 1/1 GN inserts already in use in most kitchens
• Dark wood finish sits comfortably in both contemporary and traditional front-of-house settings
• Designed to integrate with the APS Frames modular system for a consistent buffet presentation
• Straightforward to drain and clean down between services

Because chilling relies entirely on ice rather than mechanical refrigeration, this unit is best suited to services of moderate length. In high-ambient-temperature environments or across extended events, ice replenishment mid-service should be built into your setup plan. It is not a substitute for refrigerated display where consistent temperature control is required over long periods or where food safety compliance demands mechanical refrigeration.

This ice box is well suited to hotels, restaurants, and event caterers running buffet services where the APS Frames system is already in use or being specified. It is one component within a broader modular range, and other frame and insert configurations are available depending on how your buffet line is laid out.

If you are specifying a buffet setup and want to work through which components fit your service format, we are happy to help.