APS Loops Tray Blue 280x135x40mm
APS Loops Tray Blue 280x135x40mm

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APS Loops Melamine Serving Tray Blue 280x135mm

SKU: HY392
Barcode: 4004133850552

£12.34(£14.81 inc VAT)
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The APS Loops tray is a compact melamine serving piece from APS's Loops range, finished with a black outer surround and a blue centre. It's a straightforward, functional tray designed for presenting and serving food in commercial settings — suitable for buffet lines, café counters, and casual dining covers where a consistent, modern look is needed across a table or display.

Melamine is a practical choice for this kind of service. It handles the knocks and stacking that come with high-turnover environments without chipping the way ceramic would, and the finish holds up well through regular dishwasher cycles. The tray is heat-resistant for serving warm foods, though it isn't intended for oven or heated-cabinet use — it's a serving and presentation piece rather than a cooking vessel.

In operational terms, the Loops tray offers a few clear advantages for front-of-house teams:

  • Consistent colour and finish supports a coordinated buffet or display presentation
  • Lightweight construction makes it easy to handle during busy service
  • Dishwasher-safe for quick turnaround between sittings
  • Durable melamine resists chipping and cracking under everyday commercial use

This size works well for individual portions, small sharing plates, or as part of a tiered buffet display. It's well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast operations, events catering, and deli-style counters. If you're setting up a larger buffet spread and need a bigger footprint, larger formats within the same range may be worth considering.

If you're unsure how this tray fits into your wider table or display setup, we're happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

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

No — the Loops tray is designed for serving and presentation rather than heated storage. It's heat-resistant for contact with warm foods at serving temperatures, but it should not be placed in ovens, under heat lamps for extended periods, or in bain marie units.

How well does the melamine finish hold up through daily dishwasher use?

Melamine tableware is generally well suited to commercial dishwasher cycles and handles repeated washing better than many alternatives. To preserve the finish over time, avoid abrasive cleaning agents and very high-temperature wash cycles where possible.

Would this tray work well for a buffet setup, or is it better suited to individual plating?

At 280x135mm, it sits comfortably in both roles — it's a practical size for individual portions or small sharing presentations, and it can be arranged alongside other pieces in the Loops range to build a coordinated buffet display. For larger centrepiece platters, a bigger format within the range would be more appropriate.
APS Loops Melamine Serving Tray Blue 280x135mm

£12.34(£14.81 inc VAT)

£12.34(£14.81 inc VAT)

The APS Loops tray is a compact melamine serving piece from APS's Loops range, finished with a black outer surround and a blue centre. It's a straightforward, functional tray designed for presenting and serving food in commercial settings — suitable for buffet lines, café counters, and casual dining covers where a consistent, modern look is needed across a table or display.

Melamine is a practical choice for this kind of service. It handles the knocks and stacking that come with high-turnover environments without chipping the way ceramic would, and the finish holds up well through regular dishwasher cycles. The tray is heat-resistant for serving warm foods, though it isn't intended for oven or heated-cabinet use — it's a serving and presentation piece rather than a cooking vessel.

In operational terms, the Loops tray offers a few clear advantages for front-of-house teams:

  • Consistent colour and finish supports a coordinated buffet or display presentation
  • Lightweight construction makes it easy to handle during busy service
  • Dishwasher-safe for quick turnaround between sittings
  • Durable melamine resists chipping and cracking under everyday commercial use

This size works well for individual portions, small sharing plates, or as part of a tiered buffet display. It's well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast operations, events catering, and deli-style counters. If you're setting up a larger buffet spread and need a bigger footprint, larger formats within the same range may be worth considering.

If you're unsure how this tray fits into your wider table or display setup, we're happy to talk it through.