Catering Trolleys
Catering trolleys are mobile stainless steel units used to move stock, plates, gastronorm containers and prepared food around a commercial kitchen or between kitchen and front-of-house, saving staff time and reducing manual handling in busy pubs, hotels and dark kitchens. Trolley type and load capacity are matched to what’s being moved, since a gastronorm trolley, plate trolley and general service trolley are built with different shelf spacing and weight ratings.
Key specifications
Across the family, construction is typically 304 stainless steel with castors rated for 150-300kg total load, in widths designed to pass through standard 800mm commercial doorways. Gastronorm racking runs 7-20 pan or tray levels, and plate trolleys hold from around 80 up to 400 plates.
Catering Trolleys — FAQs
What load capacity do commercial catering trolleys need?
Most commercial catering trolleys are rated between 150kg and 300kg total load, with heavier-duty gastronorm and banqueting trolleys at the top of that range — check the castor rating as well as the frame rating.
Do catering trolleys need lockable castors?
Yes, for safety and stability lockable (braked) castors on at least two wheels are standard on commercial trolleys, preventing movement when loading, unloading or stationary in food prep areas.