Rustic and Wooden Crates

75(W) x 75(L)mm | 3 x 3" Bento boxes are an essential part of speedy lunches in Japan and this APS Asia+ interpretation is equally adept for serving smaller portions or as part of your buffet presentation. The contrasting red and black colours make a striking combination with many foodstuffs and are great for contemporary restaurants which want statement crockery. Melamine is strong, durable and resistant to chipping and cracking, making these dishes great for institutional usage or simply to reduce your breakage-related overheads. Suitable for commercial dishwashing.

The Churchill Large Rustic Nesting Crate is a wooden buffet riser designed to add height and structure to buffet and display presentations. Finished with a food-safe lacquer, it is suitable for use in environments where food contact is a consideration. The artisan-style construction gives it a deliberately rustic appearance, making it a practical choice where operators want to move away from clinical, overly formal presentation styles.

In a hotel or restaurant buffet setting, risers like this one serve a functional purpose beyond aesthetics — they allow guests to view and access food at different levels, reducing crowding along a flat service line and improving the overall flow of self-service. The crate's wooden construction gives it reasonable weight and stability when loaded, and at 1.6kg the piece itself is light enough to handle comfortably during setup and breakdown.

Churchill produces this crate in three sizes, all designed to nest together. Using a combination of heights creates a more considered tiered display without requiring additional risers or improvised solutions. Key practical points worth noting:

• Food-safe lacquer finish suitable for direct food contact display
• Nests with smaller Churchill crates for compact storage between services
• Rustic finish suits informal, contemporary, or artisan-themed service styles
• Wooden construction gives visual warmth against cold service counters
• Lightweight at 1.6kg, manageable during daily setup and breakdown

As a wooden item, it is worth bearing in mind that it should not be submerged in water or run through a commercial dishwasher. Surface cleaning with a damp cloth is the appropriate method to maintain both the finish and structural integrity over time.

This crate is well suited to hotels, restaurants, and event caterers running buffet or display services where presentation style matters. If you are building a display from scratch or considering a full set across sizes, we are happy to advise on quantities and combinations before you order.

This is the middle-sized crate from Churchill's rustic wood nesting collection — a straightforward buffet riser designed to add height, structure, and a natural aesthetic to food displays. Made from wood with a food-safe lacquer finish, it sits between the smaller and larger crates in the same range, making it straightforward to build a graduated, stepped presentation across a buffet table or counter.

In service, these crates are commonly used in hotel dining, restaurant buffets, and catered events where visual presentation matters alongside practical food positioning. The stepped arrangement helps guests identify and access different dishes easily, and lifting food off the flat surface naturally draws attention across the display. The food-safe lacquer means the wood is protected against moisture and food contact in normal service conditions, though it is worth keeping in mind that wood risers are display pieces rather than direct cooking or hot-holding vessels.

• Natural wood finish suits rustic, farm-to-table, and informal dining aesthetics
• Food-safe lacquer applied for protection in buffet environments
• Designed to nest with the smaller and larger crates in the Churchill range
• Adds height variation to flat buffet layouts, improving presentation structure
• Lightweight at 1.2kg, making rearrangement straightforward during service

These crates work well in operations where buffet presentation is a regular part of service — hotels, event caterers, restaurants running weekend brunch or carvery formats. A single crate works as a standalone riser, but the range is designed to be used together for the most effective graduated display. If you're setting up a full buffet station, it's worth considering how many levels you need before ordering individual pieces.

If you're unsure how many crates suit your layout or whether this size is the right starting point for your display, we're happy to talk it through.

258(W) x 397(L)mm | 10 1/4 x 15 2/3" This modestly sized nesting crate is made to exceptional standards and is perfect for breakfast buffets and corporate catering. Whether for containing rolls, bread slices or small boxes of cereal, this wooden crate is an understated yet stylish way to bring order to your buffet. Other sizes are available and a food safe lacquer has been applied. Use alongside the other sizes of nesting crate to provide your perfect graduated display, or utilise as a raiser for plates and bowls.

The Churchill Alchemy Buffetscape Small Wooden Crate is a solid wood display vessel intended for buffet counters, self-serve stations, and front-of-house food presentation. It sits within Churchill's Alchemy Buffetscape collection, a range built around natural materials and understated styling that suits casual dining, café, and informal hospitality settings.

In practice, it works well for bread rolls, pastries, wrapped condiments, biscuits, and similar dry goods where a self-serve or counter-display arrangement is appropriate. The natural wood grain presents cleanly without needing additional props or risers, and the integrated handles at each end make repositioning straightforward during service — useful when you're refreshing a buffet layout between sittings or moving stock from preparation to the counter.

A few practical points worth noting before ordering:

• Solid wood construction suits rustic, relaxed, and natural-look dining concepts
• Integrated end handles allow easy repositioning during service
• Compact footprint works well on counters where display space is limited
• Suitable for dry food display only — not designed for wet, chilled, or heated food applications
• Coordinates with other pieces in the Alchemy Buffetscape range for a consistent look across the station

This crate is well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast operations, pub dining rooms, and any front-of-house setting where a natural, unfussy display style fits the room. For operators who need greater display capacity, larger crates and complementary pieces are available within the broader Buffetscape range.

If you're building out a buffet station and want to check how this sits alongside other pieces you're considering, we're glad to help you work through the layout.

The Churchill Alchemy Buffetscape Medium Wooden Crate is a bare-wood presentation piece designed to bring a natural, rustic quality to buffet counters, deli stations, and casual dining table displays. Made from wood with a finish that exposes the natural grain, it sits within Churchill's broader Buffetscape range — a collection built around earthy, organic tabletop and display styling. The integrated handles are practical as well as decorative, making the crate easy to carry and reposition during service.

In a hospitality setting, this crate works well as a base layer for bread, artisan pastries, charcuterie, deli items, or small condiment groupings. The warm brown tones and natural grain complement baked goods particularly well, and the low-profile build keeps the focus on the food rather than the vessel. It suits both static displays on buffet counters and individual table centrepieces in informal dining environments.

• Natural grain finish complements bread, pastry, and deli presentations
• Integrated handles allow straightforward repositioning during service
• Low profile keeps food as the visual focal point
• Suited to buffet counters, deli stations, and casual dining table displays
• Part of the wider Alchemy Buffetscape range for coordinated presentation styling

As a wooden item, this crate is not suitable for direct contact with wet or high-moisture products without appropriate lining. Cleaning should be limited to a dry or lightly damp wipe-down — avoid immersion or prolonged moisture exposure, which can cause warping or finish deterioration over time.

This crate is well suited to cafés, bistros, hotels, and casual dining operations looking to introduce a natural, handcrafted feel to their food presentation. If you are building a larger display scheme or have questions about quantities for a buffet setup, the team is happy to help you work through it.

The Churchill Alchemy Buffetscape Large Wooden Crate is a natural wood display vessel designed for buffet tables, deli counters, and styled food presentation setups. It sits within Churchill's Buffetscape range, which is built around creating cohesive, visual food displays rather than purely functional service ware. The deliberately raw, unfinished aesthetic suits casual dining concepts, farm-to-table menus, artisan food environments, and premium deli counters.

In a service context, this crate works well as part of a layered buffet display — positioned flat or elevated on a riser to introduce height and visual contrast. It is commonly used to present bread, charcuterie, pastries, condiments, or packaged goods where the presentation is as important as the product itself. The two integrated handles make repositioning straightforward during set-up or between service periods, which is practical when a buffet layout needs to be refreshed quickly.

• Adds natural texture and warmth to buffet and deli counters
• Integrated handles allow easy repositioning without disturbing surrounding items
• Works well elevated on a riser to create display tiering and depth
• Suitable for bread, charcuterie, pastries, condiments, and packaged goods
• Pairs with other Buffetscape pieces for a consistent display theme

As a wood product, it is worth bearing maintenance in mind. Pieces of this type are not suitable for dishwasher cleaning and should be wiped down rather than submerged. They are intended for ambient food presentation rather than hot or chilled service applications, so operators needing temperature-controlled display should consider alternative materials.

This crate is well suited to restaurants, hotels, event caterers, and delis looking to add texture and warmth to their buffet presentation. It is a display piece rather than a serving vessel, so operators focused primarily on functional throughput may find other materials more practical. If you are building out a broader Buffetscape display and want to talk through which pieces work well together, we are glad to help.

1/2 GN Your home baked breads deserve to be presented in a box that compliments their artisanal look. Crafted by Olympia, this wooden box has been created to provide a homely and honest appearance. The box is assembled using traditional joinery techniques and finished with visible splines that add both beauty and reinforcement, resulting in a strong box that will stand up to the test of time.

1/1 GN Artisan breads deserve to be presented in a box that complements its rustic styling. Crafted by Olympia, this wooden box provides an honest appearance. The box is assembled using traditional carpenter techniques and finished with visible splines that add both beauty and reinforcement, resulting in a strong box that will stand up to the test of time.

For serving food. 50(H) x 350(W) x 230(D) This rustic wooden crate is a quirky and alternative way to display food. The low sides make it suitable for table service in gastro pubs and restaurants.