There is a long list of benefits supporting wooden kitchenware’s status as one of the best materials to use in your kitchen. When it comes to serving food on plates and trays, many of the same benefits apply. Advantages like its durability, hygiene, eco-friendliness, and lack of harmful chemicals make it ideal for any home. With our four-piece set of nesting trays, the same features shine through, making them perfect for a wide range of applications. With sizes ranging from 12” x 12”, all the way down to 6 “x 6”, there is sure to be a properly sized tray for every occasion. Also, thanks to their thinness and lightweight nature, they store easily – taking up very little space. In this blog we will cover a few of the many ways you can utilize your set of acacia wood square nesting trays.
1. Serving Plates
One of the more straightforward uses for these trays is simply as serving plates. Thanks to their fine craftsmanship and natural materials, they are perfectly safe for serving food directly. The 8” and 10” trays work great with meal sized portions, and are sure to add considerable beauty to your dining experience. What’s more, the smaller trays are excellent for serving side dishes alongside your main courses. Try serving a dinner salad, grilled salmon, sandwich, French fries and more!
2. Chargers
3. Appetizers
Another ideal use case for these trays is to use them prior to your meal to serve appetizers. Presenting appetizers on these trays is ideal for any kind of setting thanks to their lightweight nature. Whether it’s for passing around hors d’oeuvres at a social gathering or just to hold some chips and guacamole or garlic bread at a family dinner, these trays are the perfect choice for the job. Easy to clean and even easier on the eyes, try out these nesting trays to set the tone for your next quality meal.
4. Desserts
Using wooden nesting trays for dessert may appear like a strange idea at first, but they are perfect for a wide range of sweet treats. Serving cheesecakes, brownies, pies, or even cookies on these plates is great for single servings or for a group. Whether it’s for presenting a whole pie on the 12” tray, or passing out slices on the 6”, these trays are versatile enough to serve any dessert purpose.
5. Charcuterie, Meats & Cheeses
Assorted meats, cheeses, and other charcuterie board fixings are another excellent use for these nesting trays. With the varying sizes, it is easy to build a great-looking charcuterie board of any size with your favorite ingredients. Even a sideboard to accompany a larger spread is easily done with these trays thanks to the high-quality wood grain and delicate hued tones, the visual appeal of these trays can work well with all kinds of other charcuterie boards. Upgrade your charcuterie game with some nesting trays that will serve as a great accent, or centerpiece for your next charcuterie spread.
5. Objects (keys, coins, jewelry)
Last but not least, these nesting trays can even be used to hold items that have nothing to do with the kitchen. Some of our customers have let us know that they use these trays for completely different things all around their homes. Some customers use them in the hallways to hold their car keys, others use it in their bedrooms to hold and display jewelry, the possibilities are endless. Anywhere in your home that could use a little extra beautification would be perfectly complimented by these acacia wood trays.