Catering Trolleys

How to choose the right Catering Trolleys

• Assess the loads you need to move most often, from plates and trays to boxes and ingredients, and choose trolleys with suitable weight capacity.
• Consider whether you need gastronorm-compatible catering trolleys, plate racks or general-purpose platform trolleys for your operation.
• Measure corridors, doorways and lifts to ensure the trolley footprint and turning circle suit your kitchen and service areas.
• Decide on wheel type and number of castors for the floor surfaces in your premises, especially if moving between kitchen and front of house.
• Match the trolley design to your service style, such as banqueting, buffet, room service or back-of-house logistics.
• Look for robust, easy-clean finishes that can withstand intensive daily use in busy Irish hospitality venues.

Care and maintenance

• Clean trolley shelves, platforms and frames regularly with food-safe detergents to maintain hygiene standards.
• Inspect castors and wheels frequently, removing debris and replacing worn or damaged components to ensure smooth movement.
• Tighten bolts, handles and fixings as part of routine checks to keep the trolley stable under load.
• Avoid overloading beyond the stated weight capacity to prevent structural damage and reduce risk of accidents.
• Store trolleys in a dry, designated area, folding platform models where possible to protect them and save space.
• For plate and gastronorm trolleys, check rails and supports for bends or wear and repair promptly to protect crockery and pans.

Explore our wider ranges of racking, shelving, gastronorm pans and storage solutions to complement your catering trolleys.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.