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APS Blue Ocean GN 2/4 Melamine Buffet Tray (Single)

SKU: FD039

£35.14(£42.17 inc VAT)
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The APS Blue Ocean GN 2/4 tray is a single melamine serving tray designed for buffet presentation and self-service display. Finished in a clean ocean blue, it fits the GN 2/4 footprint, making it compatible with standard gastronorm buffet systems and chafing dish setups commonly found in hotel, events, and catering environments.

Melamine is a well-established material choice for buffet service — it resists chipping and cracking under the knocks of regular service better than ceramics, holds its colour well with repeated washing, and presents a consistent, professional appearance across a buffet line. The Blue Ocean finish gives it a distinct look that works well for cold displays, salad bars, bread stations, and similar ambient presentations.

Practically, this tray suits operations that need a reliable, presentable serving piece that fits into an existing GN buffet framework without requiring bespoke equipment. Key operational points worth noting:

  • GN 2/4 sizing integrates with standard buffet counters and display risers
  • Melamine construction is lightweight relative to ceramic alternatives
  • Colour-coded blue finish useful for allergen or category separation on buffet lines
  • Suitable for ambient and cold food display; not designed for direct heat service
  • Sold individually — straightforward to build quantities incrementally

This tray is best suited to hotels, event caterers, contract caterers, and hospitality venues running buffet-style service. It is a practical single-unit purchase, though operators fitting out a full buffet line may want to consider how quantities align with their counter configuration before ordering.

If you're planning a larger buffet setup and want to make sure the tray count and sizing works for your layout, our team is happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tray suitable for hot food service on a buffet line?

Melamine is not designed for direct contact with heat sources or very hot food. This tray is best suited to ambient and cold display applications — salads, breads, charcuterie, and similar — rather than hot-hold buffet service, where a GN container within a chafing dish or heated well would be the appropriate choice.

How does the GN 2/4 size fit into a standard buffet counter setup?

A GN 2/4 tray occupies half the length of a standard GN 2/1 position, so it pairs with another GN 2/4 to fill a full two-thirds gastronorm slot, or sits alongside other GN fractions depending on your counter configuration. If you are planning a full counter layout, it is worth mapping out your GN fractions before ordering quantities.

Can the blue colour coding be used for allergen management on a buffet?

The distinct blue finish can support visual separation of allergen categories or food types on a buffet line, which some operators find useful as part of a broader allergen management approach. It should be used alongside — not as a substitute for — your full allergen control procedures and staff training.
APS Blue Ocean GN 2/4 Melamine Buffet Tray (Single)

£35.14(£42.17 inc VAT)

£35.14(£42.17 inc VAT)

The APS Blue Ocean GN 2/4 tray is a single melamine serving tray designed for buffet presentation and self-service display. Finished in a clean ocean blue, it fits the GN 2/4 footprint, making it compatible with standard gastronorm buffet systems and chafing dish setups commonly found in hotel, events, and catering environments.

Melamine is a well-established material choice for buffet service — it resists chipping and cracking under the knocks of regular service better than ceramics, holds its colour well with repeated washing, and presents a consistent, professional appearance across a buffet line. The Blue Ocean finish gives it a distinct look that works well for cold displays, salad bars, bread stations, and similar ambient presentations.

Practically, this tray suits operations that need a reliable, presentable serving piece that fits into an existing GN buffet framework without requiring bespoke equipment. Key operational points worth noting:

  • GN 2/4 sizing integrates with standard buffet counters and display risers
  • Melamine construction is lightweight relative to ceramic alternatives
  • Colour-coded blue finish useful for allergen or category separation on buffet lines
  • Suitable for ambient and cold food display; not designed for direct heat service
  • Sold individually — straightforward to build quantities incrementally

This tray is best suited to hotels, event caterers, contract caterers, and hospitality venues running buffet-style service. It is a practical single-unit purchase, though operators fitting out a full buffet line may want to consider how quantities align with their counter configuration before ordering.

If you're planning a larger buffet setup and want to make sure the tray count and sizing works for your layout, our team is happy to talk it through.