Why this crates & boxe earns its place
The smaller sibling in the VALO wooden box family, this GN 1/3 box works in setups where you need precision portions or limited space. At 325 mm × 176 mm, it matches the footprint of the APS slate tray exactly—the visual alignment is intentional, part of APS's system design. The 85 mm depth is the standard height for all VALO boxes, which means they line up when displayed together, creating order out of variety.
Oak wood is the material throughout VALO for a reason: it's durable, water-resistant without chemical treatment, and warm. The natural grain and colour variation signal authenticity—customers see this and register that the venue has invested in quality presentation, not cheap plastic. At just 0.7 kg, even lighter than the larger GN 2/4 box, these can be stacked deep for storage and moved quickly during service changes.
The real power of these boxes is in combination. Stack them in rows or columns on a buffet table. Layer slate trays on top. Add a metal sneeze guard if you're protecting open food. Stick a VALO sign for the dish name. In five minutes, you've built a professional, coordinated display that looks designed, not improvised. That visual coherence translates into customer confidence—if your display looks like you care, your food probably is worth trying.
