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Serving trolleys
Serving trolleys transport food, crockery and equipment efficiently between kitchen, prep area and dining space. Whether you need a basic multi-shelf unit for general use or a heated bain-marie trolley to maintain food temperatures during service, you'll find mobile solutions sized for cafés, restaurants, hotels and banqueting operations.
Choose between non-powered shelving trolleys for dry goods and tableware, or electrically heated models for hot food and plated dishes that require temperature control during transport.
Serving trolleys transport and present food during service. Available as passive multi-shelf units (50–200 kg capacity) for general buffet work, or heated bain-marie and banquet trolleys (1.5–2 kW) for hot holding. Choose based on capacity need, heating requirement, and GN-pan compatibility.
Select a trolley based on your service pattern, kitchen layout and storage space. Standard 2–3 shelf models suit most café and restaurant operations, whilst banqueting venues often require larger capacity or heated variants to manage high-volume plating and transport.
Consider shelf capacity (load per tier), overall footprint, whether you need temperature maintenance, and whether the trolley must fit through service doors or into tight spaces. Flat-packed options reduce delivery and storage cost. Heated trolleys preserve food quality during service but require electrical connection and more thorough cleaning after use.
- Shelf capacity and load rating per tier
- Heated vs. non-powered models and energy requirements
- Footprint and manoeuvrability through doorways and corridors
- Material finish and corrosion resistance for wet environments
- Compatibility with standard GN (Gastronorm) containers
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Common questions
What capacity do these trolleys handle?▾
Passive models range from 50 kg per shelf to 200 kg total. Heated banquet and bain-marie trolleys accommodate 2×GN 1/1 or up to 18×2/1 GN pans, sized for full-service banquets and hot-holding.
Do you stock heated serving trolleys?▾
Yes. Bain-marie trolleys (1.5–2 kW electric) hold GN 1/1 pans. Heated banquet trolleys with digital control hold 15–18×2/1 GN pans. All are mobile.
What's the footprint of the standard trolley?▾
Most passive models are 860×540 mm. Larger heated units vary; check individual spec. All fit standard kitchen corridors and service lines.
Are these flat-packed or ready to use?▾
Both options available. Flat-packed models (e.g. 2-shelf, 50 kg) reduce delivery cost and storage. Service and bain-marie trolleys arrive assembled and ready for use.
What's the price range?▾
Passive trolleys from €203–€215. Service trolleys €560. Heated bain-marie €701–€1,587. Banquet trolleys €3,370–€3,598 (all inc. VAT).