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Craven Steel Self Clearing Trolley 20 Trays

SKU: P104

£500.00(£600.00 inc VAT)
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  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 1
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 1

The Craven self clearing trolley is a straightforward, robust piece of front-of-house equipment designed to move used trays and tableware efficiently from service areas or dining rooms back to the wash-up. Built from epoxy-coated steel, it holds up to 20 trays in a stacked, slotted arrangement and is a common sight in school canteens, staff restaurants, hospital dining rooms, and welfare catering operations.

In practice, a well-placed clearing trolley like this one significantly reduces the number of journeys staff make between the dining area and the kitchen. During busy lunch or dinner service, that time saving adds up — staff can focus on front-of-house duties rather than constantly ferrying individual loads. The high-quality castors allow the trolley to move smoothly when fully loaded, which matters on busy floors where quick, controlled movement is important.

Key practical advantages include:

  • Epoxy-coated steel frame resists knocks and is straightforward to wipe down
  • Accommodates a useful range of standard tray sizes
  • High-quality castors support smooth movement when loaded
  • Open construction makes cleaning and inspection quick
  • Steel build handles daily commercial use without deterioration

This trolley is a passive piece of equipment — no utilities, ventilation, or installation work required. The main practical consideration is floor space: at over a metre wide when loaded, you need enough corridor and doorway clearance for it to pass through comfortably. It is worth confirming your tray dimensions fall within the compatible range before ordering, as tray sizing varies between suppliers.

This model suits moderate-volume operations clearing 20 trays per run. For larger dining operations turning over higher volumes continuously, a higher-capacity model may be worth considering. It is not typically suited to very small cafés or settings where a lighter, smaller trolley would be more practical.

If you are unsure whether this capacity is right for your dining volumes or tray sizes, the team is happy to help you work it out before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Will this trolley work with our existing trays?

The trolley is designed to accept trays between 330mm and 360mm wide and 430mm to 460mm deep. If your trays fall outside that range, they may not sit securely in the slots, so it is worth checking your tray dimensions against those figures before ordering.

How many trolleys would a typical school canteen or staff restaurant need?

That depends on your dining room size, the number of covers per sitting, and how quickly trays are returned to wash-up. As a rough guide, one trolley per 20 diners eating simultaneously gives a reasonable rotation, but busier or more spread-out dining areas often benefit from a second trolley to avoid clearing bottlenecks. If you want to talk through your layout, we are glad to help.

Is this trolley suitable for use in a hospital or care environment?

Yes, the Craven self clearing trolley is a common choice in healthcare and welfare catering settings. The epoxy-coated steel is practical for environments where hygiene standards are high, as the surfaces are straightforward to clean. For sites with specific infection control requirements, it is worth confirming the finish is compatible with your approved cleaning products.
Craven Steel Self Clearing Trolley 20 Trays

£500.00(£600.00 inc VAT)

£500.00(£600.00 inc VAT)

The Craven self clearing trolley is a straightforward, robust piece of front-of-house equipment designed to move used trays and tableware efficiently from service areas or dining rooms back to the wash-up. Built from epoxy-coated steel, it holds up to 20 trays in a stacked, slotted arrangement and is a common sight in school canteens, staff restaurants, hospital dining rooms, and welfare catering operations.

In practice, a well-placed clearing trolley like this one significantly reduces the number of journeys staff make between the dining area and the kitchen. During busy lunch or dinner service, that time saving adds up — staff can focus on front-of-house duties rather than constantly ferrying individual loads. The high-quality castors allow the trolley to move smoothly when fully loaded, which matters on busy floors where quick, controlled movement is important.

Key practical advantages include:

  • Epoxy-coated steel frame resists knocks and is straightforward to wipe down
  • Accommodates a useful range of standard tray sizes
  • High-quality castors support smooth movement when loaded
  • Open construction makes cleaning and inspection quick
  • Steel build handles daily commercial use without deterioration

This trolley is a passive piece of equipment — no utilities, ventilation, or installation work required. The main practical consideration is floor space: at over a metre wide when loaded, you need enough corridor and doorway clearance for it to pass through comfortably. It is worth confirming your tray dimensions fall within the compatible range before ordering, as tray sizing varies between suppliers.

This model suits moderate-volume operations clearing 20 trays per run. For larger dining operations turning over higher volumes continuously, a higher-capacity model may be worth considering. It is not typically suited to very small cafés or settings where a lighter, smaller trolley would be more practical.

If you are unsure whether this capacity is right for your dining volumes or tray sizes, the team is happy to help you work it out before you order.