7 Brilliant Ways to Store Plates

If you follow us on social media or are one of our customers you may already know that we have been innovating our plate storage solutions. This dreadful pandemic has left the majority of our customers without work and having to shut up shop until further notice which has left us with a lot of time on our hands. So we thought let's use this time wisely and think about what we can do to improve our current plate storage products. As a small family run business, we put a lot of effort into making everything perfect for our customers and have spent years and years rushing around to get orders out as soon as possible. Most of the time not even touching the ground and now we are firmly stuck on it! It's insane, this unreal time has turned things upside down in many ways. But, we must find silver linings in everything so this was our chance to stop and think about what our plate storage boxes are missing and reflect on what our customers need to improve the way they store and transport their plates. We have recently launched a product that our customers have been searching for, a storage solution that will protect delicate plates, Now available to buy online. Read more to find out how to best store plates for events and catering services, here is our list of 7 brilliant ways to store plates.

1. NEW Slotted Plate Boxes (600x400mm)

We have always offered custom made box inserts for storing plates in individual slotted compartments, but have never had the time to focus on creating an off the shelf range for customer to select and buy online. Well, we're so excited to have made it a reality, now everyone can get there hands on this godsend for storing plates. Using a slotted plate storage box is a fantastic way to protect delicate and high value plates. The Box is incredibly durable and easy to handle. This varied collection has been specially designed with plate protection in mind. It offers an impressive range of 5 different heights & several compartment depths per height so you will be able to find a well suited box for your plates. These plate boxes have a 600 x 400mm Euro size footprint grate for stacking lifting and transporting.

2. NEW Plate Storage Boxes (400x300mm)

3. NEW Plate Wash & Store Crates

Wash, store and transport plates in one handy crate. If you use a conveyor washing system to wash your plates then this is the one for you. Once your plates have been loaded there's no more handling required, making this a minimal contact solution. Everyone knows that less handling means fewer breakages. like the other slotted plate boxes, this is also a Euro Box the 600x400mm footprint means this can be stacked with tother euro containers so you can stack boxes up neatly saving space. Transport trolleys can help move large stacks of boxes around with ease take a look at the range here.

4. Ventilated Plate Storage Crates

A nice way to store plates, these storage crates have perforated sides and base so it's easy to identify what is inside whist the crates are stacked up. Plates sit flat on their base in compartments, ranging from 8 to 2 compartments. The 8 cell configuration holds small chinaware like bowls and saucers. Side plates fit nicely in a 3 compartment and a double compartment will hold two stacks of dinner plates.

5.Plate Storage Containers

6. Catering Equipment Storage Boxes

These are catering quality storage boxes for crockery, plates, stacking cups and fresh food storage, great for daily use and as a long-term storage solution. Simple to handle and easy to pack. These boxes are ergonomic and made from a heavy-duty, industrial-grade plastic that can hold weights up to 200kg. The transparency of the box helps with stock recognition, its click-close lid and removable inserts keep stacks of chinaware securely in place while moving. Both food-safe and dishwasher-safe and thanks to the shape of the box and the ventilation slots, water drains out effectively, air slots provide constant ventilation making it perfect for fresh food storage. Stackable with the lids on and nest stackable when empty, saving valuable space as well as being compatible with palatalisation for large scale distribution. It has multiple uses, for small plate storage using two tubes and for larger plate using one tube or removing it altogether. The tubes are secured in place by clicking into the bottom of the box and then securing in place when the lid is closed. You can also store stacking cups and saucers in this box by swapping the tube for a box divider, it has four compartments.

7. Charge Plate Storage Boxes

Finding a box large enough to hold a beaded charger plate is difficult but or 330 x 330 storage box will hold about 20 beaded charge plates and Our best selling plate box is used and relied upon by thousands of customer in the catering and event hire industry. The square solid plastic box has a very sturdy with reinforced base and walls for maximum strength. This specialist chinaware storage box will give you years of heavy-duty use as well as streamlining your business and protecting you chinaware at the same time.

And don't forget printing, you can print your company logo and contact details directly on to boxes you buy from us. We also supply high tack vinyl stickers so you can label your existing boxes in the same way. Box printing will help promote your brand and protect against loss and theft.