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Clover Japanese Chef Tray 18-8 Stainless Steel 158x218mm

SKU: JA621

£7.14(£8.57 inc VAT)

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The Clover Japanese chef tray is a compact stainless steel prep tray originating from Japan, where this style of flat, lipped tray has been a kitchen staple for decades. Made from 18/8 stainless steel, it is intended for professional kitchen use as a mise en place tray, a small prep surface, or a component tray during service.

In a working kitchen, trays like this earn their place through sheer reliability. The 18/8 grade stainless steel resists staining and corrosion even with repeated washing, and the construction is robust enough to handle the routine handling of a busy prep section. At 200g it is light enough to pass between sections without adding unnecessary weight to a crowded bench.

Practical advantages in day-to-day kitchen use include:

  • Dishwasher safe — straightforward to clean at end of service
  • Rust-resistant stainless steel holds up to daily commercial use
  • Lightweight enough for pass and prep work without fatigue
  • Smooth surface is easy to wipe down between tasks

There are no installation requirements for a tray of this type, but it is worth considering how many you need before ordering. In most kitchens these trays are used in multiples — one per station is rarely sufficient. The 158x218mm footprint suits individual portioning and small ingredient staging rather than bulk prep.

This tray is well suited to professional kitchens of any size where small-scale mise en place organisation matters. For larger prep volumes or bulk ingredient holding, a bigger tray format would be more practical.

If you are stocking a new kitchen section and want to talk through quantities or tray sizes, the team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

How many of these trays would a typical kitchen section need?

Most prep sections use these in multiples rather than individually — a single tray per chef per station is a common starting point, though high-volume kitchens often keep spares in circulation to maintain workflow through service. It is worth thinking about your number of covers and how many components are being staged simultaneously before ordering.

Is this tray suitable for use in a bain marie or on a heated pass?

This tray is a prep and staging tray rather than a heated service vessel, so it is not designed to sit in a bain marie or on a heated gantry. For temperature-held service, a purpose-made gastronorm container or bain marie insert would be the appropriate choice.

Will the tray hold up to daily dishwasher use in a commercial kitchen?

Yes — 18/8 stainless steel is well suited to regular commercial dishwasher cycles and resists the corrosion and staining that can affect lower-grade materials over time. Provided it is not subjected to impacts that deform the tray, it should give reliable service with straightforward care.
Clover Japanese Chef Tray 18-8 Stainless Steel 158x218mm

£7.14(£8.57 inc VAT)

£7.14(£8.57 inc VAT)

The Clover Japanese chef tray is a compact stainless steel prep tray originating from Japan, where this style of flat, lipped tray has been a kitchen staple for decades. Made from 18/8 stainless steel, it is intended for professional kitchen use as a mise en place tray, a small prep surface, or a component tray during service.

In a working kitchen, trays like this earn their place through sheer reliability. The 18/8 grade stainless steel resists staining and corrosion even with repeated washing, and the construction is robust enough to handle the routine handling of a busy prep section. At 200g it is light enough to pass between sections without adding unnecessary weight to a crowded bench.

Practical advantages in day-to-day kitchen use include:

  • Dishwasher safe — straightforward to clean at end of service
  • Rust-resistant stainless steel holds up to daily commercial use
  • Lightweight enough for pass and prep work without fatigue
  • Smooth surface is easy to wipe down between tasks

There are no installation requirements for a tray of this type, but it is worth considering how many you need before ordering. In most kitchens these trays are used in multiples — one per station is rarely sufficient. The 158x218mm footprint suits individual portioning and small ingredient staging rather than bulk prep.

This tray is well suited to professional kitchens of any size where small-scale mise en place organisation matters. For larger prep volumes or bulk ingredient holding, a bigger tray format would be more practical.

If you are stocking a new kitchen section and want to talk through quantities or tray sizes, the team is happy to help.