Wooden Platters & Trays

Best Wooden Platters & Trays for Restaurants and Catering

Wooden platters and trays bring natural elegance and rustic sophistication to restaurants, cafés, catering companies, and hospitality venues where distinctive presentation creates memorable dining experiences. These organic serving pieces showcase charcuterie boards, appetizer spreads, shared entrées, and dessert displays with warmth that ceramic and metal simply cannot match. From intimate tapas presentations to impressive family-style service, wooden platters add artisan character that elevates food and reinforces farm-to-table, Mediterranean, or upscale casual brand positioning.

The category includes serving platters for food presentation and shareable dishes, and serving trays for tableside delivery and display. Wood types include acacia for beautiful grain patterns with excellent durability, and olive wood for premium Mediterranean character with distinctive natural swirls. Finishes include natural wood tones, espresso for rich dark sophistication, and sun-bleached wood for light coastal appeal. Shapes include oblong for elegant elongated presentation and rectangular for classic serving style. Sizes range from 9-inch small platters to impressive 32-inch presentation trays for dramatic tablescapes. Pattern collections include the Acacia Collection, Hampton in sun-bleached finish, and Upton in espresso for coordinated multi-piece presentations.

We offer wooden platters and trays from trusted commercial brands including American Metalcraft, On The Table, and TableCraft.

Why Choose Wooden Platters & Trays?

Natural wood grain creates stunning food presentations. Every wooden platter features unique grain patterns that frame and enhance the visual appeal of charcuterie, appetizers, and shared plates. This organic beauty photographs exceptionally well for social media and creates lasting impressions with guests.

Multiple wood types suit different concepts. Acacia wood offers durability and beautiful patterns at accessible price points, while premium olive wood delivers Mediterranean authenticity with distinctive swirl patterns that justify higher menu pricing. Matching wood type to concept reinforces your brand story.

Versatile sizes support every service style. From intimate 9-inch appetizer platters to dramatic 32-inch presentation trays, wooden serving pieces scale from individual portions to impressive shareable spreads. This range supports everything from first-course bites to centerpiece presentations.

What to Look for in Wooden Platters & Trays

Selecting the right wooden platters depends on your menu applications, service style, and desired aesthetic. Matching wood type, size, and finish to your concept ensures cohesive presentation.

Some things to consider when shopping for wooden platters and trays include:

• Wood type (acacia, olive wood)
• Size and length (9-inch to 32-inch options)
• Shape (oblong, rectangular)
• Finish color (natural, espresso, sun-bleached)
• Pattern collection (Acacia, Hampton, Upton)
• Food-safe sealing and finish
• Application (platters for presentation, trays for serving)
• Care and maintenance requirements
• And more!

Olive wood commands premium pricing and suits upscale Mediterranean, Italian, and wine-focused concepts. Acacia delivers beautiful presentation at more accessible price points for higher-volume casual dining. Consider multiple sizes within the same collection for cohesive multi-course or tiered presentations.

Shop Wooden Platters & Trays Today

Wooden platters and trays deliver the natural elegance, rustic character, and distinctive presentation that make charcuterie, appetizers, and shared plates truly memorable. Acacia and olive wood options in multiple sizes and finishes support farm-to-table concepts, Mediterranean cuisine, and upscale casual dining.

Explore all your options, or browse our wooden plates for coordinating dinnerware, or our wooden dinnerware for complete wood tabletop collections. Have questions? Reach out through our contact page today. We're always happy to help you serve with natural style!