Catering Trolley Buying Guide

 A Catering Trolley Offers a Multitude of Uses

Catering service trolleys offer an incredibly wide range of uses. A catering trolley performs fantastically well in a wide range of environments from demanding kitchens to executive, formal and informal dining.

They are fantastic in the delivery of table service but also work well in the set up, replenishment and clear down of buffets. Here are but a few roles our trolleys have carried out:

• Catering Trolley
• Hostess Trolley
• Kitchen Trolley
• Drinks Trolley
• Tea Trolley
• Serving Trolley

Benefits of a Catering Trolley

A catering trolley helps maintain efficiency in any catering environment. Our range of catering trolleys are design to help reduce labour and time costs and ultimate improve business.

In a busy environment speeding up table service for example can help improve customer experience. Reducing clear down times can help increase cover numbers. The generous space available on our trolleys also offer the ability to act in a holding capacity for service at events such as weddings.

We design our trolleys within a modular frame work meaning that add-ons increase their functionality. Buffet displays are easily set up with oak Gastronorm box trays, for example, being easily transported to and from the kitchen. See below for more information on the Modular Hospitality Trolley System.

Here are some of the features and benefits of a catering trolley:

• Increased service speeds – improved customer experience
• Reduced clear down times – increased cover capacity
• High trolley capacity – improved efficiency
• Increase in overall time efficiency – reduced labour costs
• High end premium manufacture – improved brand experience

Variations & Features of our Trolleys

We have designed our trolleys to accommodate varying levels in demands and styles:

A Polished Steel Accent or Oak through and through

Our two main offerings are The Burford and the Bourton. The Bourton offers an accent of polished steel in its supports. This can work well with certain design styles.

To Drop Leaf or not to Drop Leaf

Our Burford Range comes with the added option of have extended drop leafs. This offers even greater capacity but also allows for the trolley to be stowed away in a smaller space when not in use. It can be used just as easily in service with the drop leafs either down or extended (one or both).

Length is also an option

Along with the drop leaf question we also have the Burford Long range, it too has the options of drop leafs. It is essentially a modular size larger than its standard counter parts.

Highest Quality Casters for the Smoothest of Services

We use only the highest quality casters two of which are braked to hold the trolley in position.

These casters have the durability required for a busy environment. They are non-marking and non corrosive and they offer the smoothest of runs. This provides for the highest level of service and helps to minimise spillages.

Executive Black or Classic Natural

Our oak trolleys come in two premium finishes – Executive Black Oak or Classic Natural Lacquered Oak.

Both of these are incredibly popular and both offer a quality look and feel to any establishment.

(Please note we can finish your trolley in any of our standard colours or even colour match if need be)

Ergonomic Integrated Handles

For handling through busy environments our extremely comfortable ergonomically designed integrated handles offer the most stable control even when transporting heavy loads.

The Hospitality Modular Buffet System

All our trolleys are design around a dynamic modular system allowing for each component to integrate and interact with each other. This allows for hotels, restaurants, bars and executive hospitality establishments to truly tailor to their needs. From large banquets to stand alone tea stations our system can truly deliver to each.

Each component part from the trolley itself to a Gastronorm riser can work together to custom build whatever spread you wish to create.

So what do I need to consider when choosing a trolley?

Choosing the right trolley for your environment can really help increase efficiency

Here are a few factors which would need to be considered

• How much space have you available? Could you make use of the additional drop leafs or would they be a step too far? Perhaps our Burford Long range might be a good comprimise!
• What will the trolley be used for? If it is purely table service then the standard trolleys might do – If you’re looking for servicing large buffets then the additional drop leafs may prove invaluable.
• What style is the environment? Are you after executive black or classic natural? Would a touch of polished steel offer something?