Knock Down or Welded Platter Racks

• Store, Transport and Prep your 30″ Deep Platters
• 1 1/2″ Wide Slides
• All Aluminum – Will Not Rust
• 5″ Swivel Casters
• Designed to Hold 10″ or 12″ Wide Trays
• “KD” Knock Down Rack
  • Ships in One Box
  • Assembles with 12 Fasteners
  • Ships LTL
• “W” All Welded Rack
  • Reinforced Gusset Corners
  • Ships LTL
• Optional
  • Locking Casters
  • Heavy Duty Swivel Casters
  • Heavy Duty Locking Casters

Knock Down or Welded Platter Racks

The PVI Knock Down or Welded Platter Rack is built for food service operations that need a reliable way to store, transport, and prep large 30″ deep platter trays. In commercial kitchens, catering operations, banquet facilities, hospitality food service, institutional kitchens, schools, healthcare facilities, senior living communities, and commissaries, platter handling can take up valuable space if the right rack is not available. Large trays are difficult to stack neatly, awkward to move by hand, and often need to be staged before service or transport.

This rack is designed specifically for 30″ deep platter trays and is available for either 10″ or 12″ wide trays. It uses 1½″ wide slides, 5″ swivel casters, and all-aluminum construction that will not rust. PVI offers the rack in knock-down and all-welded versions, giving operators the ability to choose between assembly flexibility and welded durability.

For food service teams that rely on large platters for display, prep, service, delivery, catering, or meal presentation, a dedicated platter rack helps improve organization and workflow. Instead of stacking platters on counters, shelving, or carts not designed for the job, staff can use a rack built around the size and handling needs of platter trays.

Built for 30″ Deep Platter Trays

Large platter trays require different handling than standard sheet pans. Their length, shape, and intended use make them harder to store in generic equipment. The PVI Platter Rack is designed to store, transport, and prep 30″ deep platters, helping kitchens keep these trays organized and accessible.

This is especially useful in banquet and catering environments where platters may be used for sandwiches, pastries, desserts, appetizers, fruit, proteins, cold displays, or event service. Trays may need to be prepped in advance, moved into coolers, held before service, or transported across a facility.

A dedicated platter rack helps protect that workflow. Staff can load trays into a vertical rack, keep them separated, and move them as needed without tying up prep tables or storage shelves.

Designed to Hold 10″ or 12″ Wide Trays

PVI offers platter rack models designed for either 10″ or 12″ wide trays. This gives buyers flexibility depending on the trays used in their operation. Because platter sizes vary, choosing a rack that matches the tray width is important for stability and usability.

The 10″ tray models use a 12¼″ rack width, while the 12″ tray models use a 14¾″ rack width. Both are designed around 30″ deep tray handling. This specific sizing helps operators avoid the problems that come with using a rack that is too wide, too narrow, or not designed for platter trays.

For dealers and food service buyers, this makes product selection straightforward. Identify the platter width, choose the correct model, and select the shelf spacing and construction style that matches the operation’s needs.

1½″ Wide Slides for Stable Support

The rack uses 1½″ wide slides. Wider slides provide a stable support surface for platter trays, which can be especially important when trays are loaded with prepared product. Large platters may carry significant weight depending on what is being staged or served, so slide support matters.

A properly supported tray is easier to load and unload. It also helps staff move more confidently when the rack is rolled through the kitchen, banquet area, cooler, or staging room. In a high-volume food service operation, the difference between a stable tray rack and an improvised storage solution can be significant.

The 1½″ wide slide design gives platter trays a dependable place to rest while keeping them separated and accessible.

All-Aluminum Construction That Will Not Rust

The PVI Platter Rack is made from all aluminum, which means it will not rust. Rust resistance is important in food service because racks may be exposed to moisture, cleaning chemicals, refrigeration, dish room conditions, and regular sanitation procedures.

Aluminum is also practical because it provides durability while keeping the rack manageable. Food service teams need racks that are strong enough for daily use but not so heavy that they become difficult to maneuver. Aluminum helps provide that balance.

A rust-resistant rack also supports a cleaner professional appearance, which is especially important in banquet, catering, hospitality, and institutional food service environments.

5″ Swivel Casters for Mobility

The rack includes 5″ swivel casters. Mobility is essential because platter trays often need to move through several stages. They may be prepped in one area, stored in another, finished in a third location, and then rolled to service or staging.

Swivel casters help the rack maneuver through tight kitchen spaces. Commercial kitchens and banquet operations often involve narrow aisles, crowded prep areas, refrigeration rooms, and service corridors. A rack that turns easily helps staff move product with less effort.

Optional locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, and heavy-duty locking casters are also available. These options allow buyers to match the rack to their workload. Locking casters can help keep the rack stationary while loading, unloading, or staging. Heavy-duty casters may be preferred in operations where racks are frequently moved while fully loaded.

Knock-Down Rack Option

The KD Knock Down Platter Rack is designed for operations that want on-site assembly and more flexible shipping. PVI lists the KD version as assembling with 12 fasteners and shipping LTL.

Knock-down construction can be useful for dealers and facilities that prefer a rack that can be received and assembled instead of arriving fully welded. It also gives operators a choice when planning purchasing and logistics.

Once assembled, the KD rack provides the same essential function: organized storage, transport, and prep for 30″ deep platters.

All-Welded Rack Option

The all-welded version includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL. This is the stronger choice for operations that prefer welded durability and do not want to assemble the rack after delivery.

Reinforced gusset corners are an important feature because racks in food service are often moved, bumped, loaded, and used heavily. Additional reinforcement at structural points helps improve long-term durability.

For high-volume kitchens, banquet facilities, and catering operations where the rack will see regular use, the welded version can provide added confidence.

10- and 12-Capacity Models

PVI lists platter rack models with 5″ shelf spacing and 12-tray capacity, as well as 6″ shelf spacing and 10-tray capacity. This gives operators the ability to choose between greater tray capacity or more vertical clearance.

The 5″ spacing models are useful when tray count is the priority and the platters do not require as much vertical space between levels. The 6″ spacing models provide additional clearance, which may be helpful for taller prepared items, covered trays, or easier access.

Choosing the right shelf spacing depends on how the rack will be used. A catering operation staging low-profile trays may prefer the higher-capacity 5″ spacing option. A banquet kitchen preparing taller displays may benefit from the 6″ spacing option.

Improves Prep, Storage, and Service Workflow

A platter rack can improve food service workflow in several ways. During prep, it gives staff a place to load trays as they are assembled. During storage, it keeps trays organized and separated. During transport, it allows multiple platters to move at once. During service, it can stage product closer to where it is needed.

This is especially valuable in operations that depend on timing and presentation. Banquet and catering teams often work under tight schedules. Having trays organized in a mobile rack can help reduce last-minute confusion and improve service flow.

Ideal Applications

The PVI Platter Rack is ideal for:

Catering operations
Banquet facilities
Hotels and hospitality kitchens
Healthcare food service
Senior living dining programs
School cafeterias
Commercial kitchens
Commissary kitchens
Institutional food service
Event venues
Cold food staging
Prepared tray service
Large-platter prep and transport

Any operation that uses 30″ deep platter trays can benefit from a rack designed specifically for that purpose.

Why Choose PVI Platter Racks

The PVI Knock Down or Welded Platter Rack gives food service operations a durable, mobile, and purpose-built solution for large platter trays. With all-aluminum construction, 1½″ wide slides, 5″ swivel casters, 10″ and 12″ tray-width options, KD and welded versions, multiple shelf spacing choices, and caster upgrade options, it is designed for real commercial use.

For kitchens that need to prep, store, and transport platter trays more efficiently, the PVI Platter Rack is a practical investment in better workflow and organization.

What is the PVI Platter Rack used for?

It is used to store, transport, and prep 30″ deep platter trays in food service operations.

What tray widths does it hold?

PVI offers models designed to hold either 10″ or 12″ wide trays.

Is the rack aluminum?

Yes. The rack is made from all aluminum and will not rust.

What kind of casters does it include?

The rack includes 5″ swivel casters.

Are locking casters available?

Yes. Optional locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, and heavy-duty locking casters are available.

Is there a knock-down version?

Yes. The KD version assembles with 12 fasteners and ships LTL.

Is there a welded version?

Yes. The all-welded version includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL.

What capacities are available?

Depending on shelf spacing, PVI lists 10-tray and 12-tray capacity models.

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