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APS Roll Top Cool Display Tray

SKU: CB793

£64.88(£77.86 inc VAT)

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The APS Roll Top Cool Display Tray is a stainless steel serving tray designed to keep cold food presentation fresh during buffet and counter service. It comes in two versions: single deck and double deck. 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 with 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 keeps cold items such as sliced meats, cheeses, dressed salads and 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 daily catering use without showing wear quickly. The double deck layout increases display capacity without expanding the footprint.

  • 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
  • Single deck or double deck, depending on how much you need to display
  • Stainless steel construction is easy to clean and durable in daily service
  • Passive cooling means no power source required, suitable for venue-style and outdoor catering

There are no electrical or water connections required, and the unit is free-standing and portable. Cooling relies on pre-frozen packs, so operators should plan ahead to ensure packs are properly frozen before service. Effectiveness reduces in warm or outdoor environments, and long service periods may need cooling pack rotation. Monitor food temperatures regularly 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 are unsure whether this tray fits your service format or volume, we are happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

How long do the cooling packs keep food at a safe temperature?

This depends on the ambient temperature of the service environment and how well the packs are frozen before use. In a typical indoor setting, operators commonly use this kind of passive system for service periods of one to two hours, but food temperatures should be monitored regularly in line with your food safety procedures. For longer service periods or warm environments, a refrigerated display unit is likely a more reliable choice.

Is this tray suitable for outdoor or venue catering where power is unavailable?

Yes — because the tray relies entirely on pre-frozen cooling packs rather than electricity, it is well suited to event catering, venue work, and any setting where access to power is limited or impractical. It is one of the practical advantages of a passive cooling system for mobile or temporary catering setups.

Can the cooling packs be replaced or purchased separately if they are lost or damaged?

The cooling packs used in this style of tray are generally standard gel-type packs, and in most cases compatible replacements are readily available. We would recommend checking with us before purchasing separately to confirm compatibility with this specific tray.
APS Roll Top Cool Display Tray

£64.88(£77.86 inc VAT)

£64.88(£77.86 inc VAT)

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Deck: Single Deck
  • Single Deck
  • Double Deck

The APS Roll Top Cool Display Tray is a stainless steel serving tray designed to keep cold food presentation fresh during buffet and counter service. It comes in two versions: single deck and double deck. 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 with 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 keeps cold items such as sliced meats, cheeses, dressed salads and 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 daily catering use without showing wear quickly. The double deck layout increases display capacity without expanding the footprint.

  • 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
  • Single deck or double deck, depending on how much you need to display
  • Stainless steel construction is easy to clean and durable in daily service
  • Passive cooling means no power source required, suitable for venue-style and outdoor catering

There are no electrical or water connections required, and the unit is free-standing and portable. Cooling relies on pre-frozen packs, so operators should plan ahead to ensure packs are properly frozen before service. Effectiveness reduces in warm or outdoor environments, and long service periods may need cooling pack rotation. Monitor food temperatures regularly 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 are unsure whether this tray fits your service format or volume, we are happy to help you work through the options.