Olympia Kristallon Polycarbonate Compartment Food Tray Green 322mm

Name: Olympia Kristallon Polycarbonate Compartment Food Tray Green 322mm
Brand: Olympia
SKU: DL128
Price: 68.62 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Olympia Kristallon compartment food tray is a polycarbonate meal tray divided into separate sections, designed to keep different food items apart on a single tray. The green colouring makes it straightforward to implement colour-coded systems across a catering operation — useful where dietary requirements or allergen management need clear visual differentiation at the point of service.

Polycarbonate is a practical choice for this type of tray. It handles the daily cycle of loading, carrying, stacking, and washing without the risk of breakage that comes with ceramic or standard plastic alternatives. In environments such as school canteens, hospital wards, and care home dining rooms — where trays are handled by a wide range of users and go through high-volume dishwasher cycles — the material holds up well over time and maintains its appearance with regular use.

From an operational standpoint, these trays offer a few clear advantages:

Shatterproof construction reduces breakage losses and replacement frequency
Compartment layout removes the need for multiple side plates or bowls per cover
Colour coding supports allergen or dietary separation at service
Stackable design keeps storage compact when trays are not in use
Compatible with standard commercial dishwashers for straightforward turnaround

There are no significant installation requirements — these are a straightforward smallware purchase. The main practical consideration is volume: assess how many covers you're serving per sitting and ensure your tray count reflects that, with enough buffer for dishwasher turnaround time. If you're running a particularly high-volume operation, it's worth thinking about whether a larger tray format would better suit your portion sizes and plate presentation.

These trays are well suited to institutional catering settings — schools, hospitals, care homes, and similar environments — where durability, hygiene, and practical service flow matter more than premium presentation. They are less suited to restaurant or hospitality settings where tray service isn't part of the operation.

If you'd like to talk through tray quantities or whether this format is the right fit for your service style, we're happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

Are these trays suitable for use in a hospital or care home setting?

Yes, polycarbonate compartment trays are commonly used in hospitals, care homes, and similar environments precisely because they are robust, lightweight, and easy to sanitise in commercial dishwashers. The compartment layout also suits plated meal service where different food groups need to be kept separate, which is often a requirement in these settings.

How do I work out how many trays I need for my operation?

As a general guide, work from your peak sitting cover count and factor in dishwasher cycle time. If your dishwasher takes 15 minutes per cycle and you're serving 60 covers in a sitting, you'll need enough trays to keep service running while the first batch is being washed. A buffer of 20–30% above your cover count is a reasonable starting point, though the right number depends on your specific service pattern.

Can the green trays be mixed with other colours in the same operation?

Yes, and this is a common approach in sites that use colour coding to manage dietary requirements or allergen separation. Different tray colours can be assigned to specific menu types or dietary needs, making it straightforward for serving staff to identify the correct tray at a glance. If you're planning a multi-colour system, it's worth mapping out your requirements before ordering to ensure you have the right quantities in each colour.

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