Wooden Tray Jacks & Tray Stands
Two hands. That is what a server needs to serve a table of six without dropping anything, and it is exactly what a heavy tray takes away. A tray jack gives that tray somewhere steady to rest at the table, so the server can lift plates off one by one with both hands free.
Makrey has supplied hotel restaurants and banquet halls across India since 1981. This collection has a wooden tray jack stand on its own and as a set with a matching tray, for room service, banquet clearing and restaurant service stations.
Wooden Tray Jack Stand for Hotels and Restaurants
Wooden Tray Jack
The wooden tray jack stands 29" high, with a 22" x 21" frame. That height lines up with a standard dining table, so a loaded tray sits level with the plates the server is setting down. Wood also looks warm and quiet in a dining room.
Wooden Tray Jack with Tray
The same wooden tray jack stand also comes as a set with a 30" x 20" black tray. Buying the jack stand tray set together means the tray fits the frame exactly and does not slide or hang over the edge.
How Restaurant Tray Jacks Are Used
Restaurant tray jacks, or trayjacks as many teams write it, are simple to use but make a big difference to service speed:
- Serving a large table: set the tray jack near the table, place the tray on it and serve each guest from the side.
- Clearing plates: bring an empty tray to the table on the stand and stack used plates on it, then carry the full tray back.
- Room service: place the tray jack in the guest room, so the tray sits at table height instead of on the bed or floor.
- Banquet service: keep a tray jack at each service station, so servers have a fixed point to load and unload.
Some teams call it a jack tray stand, a tray jack holder, a tray stand or a waiter's stand. It is the same piece: a waist-height frame that holds a tray steady next to the table.
Where to Place a Tray Jack in Restaurant Service
Keep tray jacks out of the main walkway, close to the tables they serve but not in the guest's path. In a banquet hall, one tray jack per service station is usually enough. In fine dining, many restaurants bring the tray jack to the table only when serving a large party and move it back to the service station after.
For a salver tray to use on the stand, see our salvers and trays. Pair the clearing station with used plate bins, and for room service and housekeeping pieces, browse our housekeeping accessories and furniture and carts.
Caring for a Wooden Tray Jack
Wipe the wooden frame with a dry or lightly damp cloth after service and dry it straight away if food or drink spills on it. Keep it away from heat and standing water, so the wood does not swell or crack. Check the joints now and then, and tighten anything that feels loose.
Tray Jacks for Hotels and Banquets in Bulk
Hotels usually need one tray jack for each service station and a few extra for room service. Tell us how many outlets, banquet halls and room service floors you run, and our team will quote the right number, with GST billing and delivery across India.
Tray Jack FAQs
What is a tray jack stand?
A tray jack stand, also called a tray stand or waiter's stand, is a waist-height frame that holds a serving tray next to the table. Servers use it to serve or clear a table with both hands free.
What is a tray stand used for in a restaurant?
It gives servers a place to rest a heavy tray beside the table, so they can serve plates, clear a table or set down drinks without putting the tray on the guest's table.
What size is your wooden tray jack?
It measures 22" x 21" and stands 29" high. The set comes with a 30" x 20" black tray.
Wooden or metal tray jack: which is better?
A wooden tray jack looks warmer in a dining room and suits restaurants and room service. A metal tray jack suits busy banquet halls and outdoor catering. This collection has wooden tray jacks.
Are tray jacks used in restaurants or only in hotels?
Both. Restaurant tray jacks are common in fine dining and banquet service, and hotels use them for room service too.