How many trays does this dispenser hold and will it last a full lunch service without restocking?

The unit accommodates up to 100 trays, which is generally sufficient to carry a standard busy lunch service in a school, canteen, or hospital cafeteria setting without a mid-session reload. If your site regularly turns over higher volumes than this, it is worth considering whether a larger-capacity unit would give your team more comfortable headroom.

Are there any installation or setup requirements for this tray dispenser?

None beyond a suitable floor area to accommodate the unit's footprint. There are no electrical, water, or gas connections required — the dispenser simply needs to be placed on a firm, level indoor surface with enough clearance for the castors to move freely when repositioning.

Is this unit suitable for all tray sizes commonly used in commercial self-service operations?

It is designed to work with standard cafeteria tray formats used across most canteen and self-service environments. If your operation uses a non-standard or particularly large tray format, it is worth confirming compatibility before ordering — our team can advise based on your specific tray dimensions.

EAIS CTD Club Epoxy Coated Tray Dispenser

Name: EAIS CTD Club Epoxy Coated Tray Dispenser
Brand: EAIS
SKU: CTD
Price: 278.40 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product No: CTD

Product Description

The EAIS CTD Club is a freestanding tray dispenser built for cafeteria-style and self-service food operations. Its tubular steel frame carries an epoxy powder coat finish, and the unit sits...

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Product Description

The EAIS CTD Club is a freestanding tray dispenser built for cafeteria-style and self-service food operations. Its tubular steel frame carries an epoxy powder coat finish, and the unit sits on castors to allow easy repositioning between services. It is a straightforward piece of servery equipment with no mechanical or electrical complexity — its job is to keep trays accessible, orderly, and within easy reach of guests at the point of collection.

In a working servery environment, a well-placed tray dispenser makes a noticeable difference to queue flow. This unit holds enough trays to carry a busy lunch service without a mid-session reload, and the 8mm retaining wires keep the stack stable without slowing guests down as they pull a tray free. The solid base and one-piece formed side and rear frames give the unit good rigidity under repeated daily use.

The main operational advantages worth noting are:

Epoxy coated frame resists moisture and routine cleaning chemicals without deteriorating
125mm castors allow the unit to be repositioned easily before or after service
Two braked castors keep the dispenser stable once positioned on the servery line
Bumpers protect adjacent furniture and counters from contact damage
No electrical or water connections required — simply place and load

There are no installation requirements beyond a clear floor area appropriate to the unit's footprint. It is intended for indoor use only and is not suited to outdoor service points or areas with prolonged exposure to standing water.

This dispenser is a practical choice for staff canteens, school dining rooms, hospital cafeterias, and similar self-service settings with moderate to high daily tray throughput. Sites operating at significantly higher volume, or regularly using larger-format trays, may be better served by a higher-capacity alternative.

If you are fitting out a servery line or want to check this unit will work with your existing tray stock, our team is glad to talk it through with you before you order.

Key Features

Epoxy powder coated tubular steel frame resists corrosion and cleaning chemicals
8mm retaining wires secure tray stack while allowing quick single-tray removal
125mm castors enable smooth repositioning across servery floor surfaces
Two braked castors lock the unit firmly in position during active service
Bumper fittings protect surrounding counters and furniture from contact damage

Operational Benefits

Keeps trays orderly and accessible throughout a full busy service period
Reduces queue delays by presenting trays cleanly at the point of collection
Castor mobility allows servery layout to be adjusted quickly between services
Low maintenance design minimises downtime and cleaning effort in daily use
No connection requirements mean placement is flexible and setup is immediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

: The unit accommodates up to 100 trays, which is generally sufficient to carry a standard busy lunch service in a school, canteen, or hospital cafeteria setting without a mid-session reload. If your site regularly turns over higher volumes than this, it is worth considering whether a larger-capacity unit would give your team more comfortable headroom.
: None beyond a suitable floor area to accommodate the unit's footprint. There are no electrical, water, or gas connections required — the dispenser simply needs to be placed on a firm, level indoor surface with enough clearance for the castors to move freely when repositioning.
: It is designed to work with standard cafeteria tray formats used across most canteen and self-service environments. If your operation uses a non-standard or particularly large tray format, it is worth confirming compatibility before ordering — our team can advise based on your specific tray dimensions.