Fast Food Trays

Fast food trays are a practical and versatile option for serving food in a variety of settings, from fast food restaurants and cafes to food courts and festivals. Our fast food trays are made from durable and lightweight materials such as plastic. They are also designed to withstand heavy use and frequent cleaning thanks to their high-quality construction. 

These trays come in a range of sizes and colours to suit different needs and preferences. All of our trays are flat and smooth for easy cleaning, with many featuring non-slip surfaces and raised edges to prevent spills and keep food secure during transport.

Our fast food trays are ideal for self-service areas, where customers can easily carry their food and drinks to their tables. They are also useful for outdoor events and festivals, where food needs to be carried over longer distances. With their lightweight and portable design, fast food trays make it easy to transport multiple items at once, reducing the need for multiple trips.

Standard Sizes and What They Suit

Fast food trays commonly range from around 10" x 14" for individual portions up to 14" x 18" or larger for bigger orders and shared meals. Smaller trays suit quick counter service and individual meals, where a compact size helps guests carry their order in one hand alongside a drink. Larger trays suit family orders, shared meals, or food court settings where several items need to travel together in one trip. Round trays, typically in a similar range of diameters, work well for bar-style or drink-focused service where a circular shape suits glasses and cups better than a rectangular layout.

Choosing between sizes often comes down to matching the tray to your typical order size rather than picking one size for everything, since an oversized tray for a single burger and drink takes up unnecessary counter and storage space, while an undersized tray for a family order risks spills during the walk to a table.

Stackability and Storage

Nearly all fast food trays are designed to stack or nest for storage, which matters more than it might seem in a busy counter-service kitchen with limited back-of-house space. Trays with a slight taper or textured base stack cleanly without sticking together, while some designs include small ridges that create a gap between stacked trays, letting air circulate so trays dry fully and hygienically after washing rather than trapping moisture between them.

Using Tray Liners

A paper or greaseproof liner between the tray and the food gives a few practical benefits beyond presentation. It catches grease and crumbs, meaning less scrubbing between uses and a tray that stays looking newer for longer. It also adds a layer of separation between food and a surface that's handled repeatedly throughout service, which some venues prefer for hygiene reasons even though the trays themselves are food-safe and washable without one.

Fast Food Trays: Frequently Asked Questions

What size fast food tray should I use for a single order?
Smaller trays, around 10" x 14", suit individual portions and quick counter service, giving guests an easy one-handed carry for a meal and drink.

What size tray works best for family or shared orders?
Larger trays, from around 14" x 18" upward, give enough room for multiple items travelling together, reducing spill risk during the walk from counter to table.

Do fast food trays need a liner?
Not strictly, since the trays themselves are washable and food-safe, but a liner catches grease and crumbs, keeps the tray looking newer for longer, and adds an extra layer some venues prefer for hygiene.

Why do fast food trays have raised edges?
Raised edges stop items from sliding or falling off during transport, particularly useful for drinks, sauces, or loose items like fries that would otherwise shift as a guest carries the tray.

Are fast food trays designed to stack for storage?
Yes, most are designed to nest or stack cleanly, with some featuring small ridges that create air gaps between trays, helping them dry fully and hygienically after washing rather than trapping moisture.