Server Accessories & Waiter Supplies

Server and host supplies are the small things a dining room runs on and the ones that get bought last. It helps to sort them by who carries them. A server's kit is what travels to the table: a tray that will not let a glass slide, a book to present the check, a crumber, an apron with pockets that survive the dish pit. The host stand has its own kit, menus, table tents, a wait list and coat check tags, and it works best when nothing from the server's kit lands on it.

Trays are the biggest decision on this page because there are so many kinds and most rooms need two or three. A cocktail server wants a small non-skid tray for drinks. Food runners want a larger oval that carries a table's worth of plates, with a tray stand to set it on so nothing goes down on the guests' table. Cafeteria lines, room service and pizza each have a tray shaped for the job, and platters and boards for the tabletop are a separate purchase again. Start from the trays your service actually runs, then match the platters and boards to the menu.

The check is the last thing a guest sees, so the book it arrives in is worth choosing on purpose. Check presenters and server books come in vinyl, leather and wood, with a pocket for the card and the receipt, and they pair with the guest checks and receipt rolls the register goes through every day. Ticket holders at the pass belong to the kitchen side of the same paper trail.

At the door, the job is managing a wait without it spilling into the dining room. Stanchions and belt posts shape a line, crowd control signs tell people where to stand, and a host station gives the greeter somewhere to keep the list and the menus. Menu boards and table tents round out the front of house, and disposable host and server supplies cover the paper and single-use items that get replaced weekly. We feature top-quality brands such as Cambro, National Checking Company, TableCraft, Thunder Group, and Winco, and strive to provide the most competitive prices available.