Oval Tray Racks

• Holds 22″ x 26 7/8″ Oval Trays
• 4″ Wide Tray Slides
• All Welded Aluminum – Will Not Rust
  • Ships LTL
• Heavy Duty 5″ x 1 1/4″ Casters
  • 300# Capacity per Caster
• Optional
  • Heavy Duty Locking Casters

Oval Tray Racks

The PVI Oval Tray Rack is designed for food service operations that need durable, mobile storage for large oval trays. Oval trays are commonly used in banquet service, hospitality food service, healthcare dining, senior living communities, institutional meal service, catering operations, and large-volume serving environments. Their shape and size make them useful for presentation and service, but they can also be difficult to store and transport without the right equipment.

PVI’s Oval Tray Rack is built specifically to hold 22″ x 26⅞″ oval trays. It features 4″ wide tray slides, all-welded aluminum construction that will not rust, and heavy-duty 5″ x 1¼″ casters rated at 300 lbs. per caster. PVI offers 10-tray and 12-tray capacity models depending on shelf spacing, with optional heavy-duty locking casters available.

For operations that use oval trays regularly, this rack provides a dedicated way to keep trays organized, protected, and mobile. Instead of stacking oval trays on carts or storing them on shelves not designed for their shape, staff can use a rack built around the tray size and service workflow.

Built for 22″ x 26⅞″ Oval Trays

Oval trays are different from standard rectangular trays and sheet pans. Their shape requires a different kind of support, especially when they are stored vertically or moved through a kitchen. PVI’s Oval Tray Rack is designed specifically for 22″ x 26⅞″ oval trays, giving operators a rack that matches the product they actually use.

This is important because a poorly fitted rack can make trays harder to load, less stable during movement, or more likely to shift. A rack designed around the tray dimensions provides better support and a more predictable user experience.

For banquet, catering, and institutional dining operations, tray fit matters. Large oval trays may carry prepared foods, plated items, display products, or service components. The rack needs to support them securely from prep to service.

4″ Wide Tray Slides

The Oval Tray Rack uses 4″ wide tray slides. This wider slide surface is an important feature because oval trays require stable support. The 4″ slides give trays a broader area to rest on, helping improve stability during loading, storage, and movement.

Wide tray slides are especially useful when trays are heavy or loaded with prepared food. Staff need to be able to slide trays in and out with confidence. A narrow or poorly matched support surface can make tray handling more difficult.

The 4″ wide slide design helps make the rack more practical for real food service use, especially when the rack is moved while loaded.

All-Welded Aluminum Construction

The PVI Oval Tray Rack is built with all-welded aluminum construction. This provides durability and eliminates the need for on-site assembly. For operations that want a ready-to-use rack built for daily service, all-welded construction is a strong advantage.

Welded racks are often preferred in demanding environments because they offer structural strength and long-term reliability. Food service racks are moved, bumped, loaded, cleaned, and used repeatedly. A welded rack helps support that type of daily workload.

The all-welded construction also includes aluminum’s rust-resistant benefits, making the rack well suited for commercial kitchen conditions.

Aluminum That Will Not Rust

Because the rack is made from aluminum, it will not rust. This is a major benefit in food service environments where equipment may be exposed to moisture, cleaning, refrigeration, and daily sanitation.

Rust-resistant equipment helps maintain a cleaner appearance and can support longer product life. In operations that serve guests, residents, patients, students, or event attendees, the back-of-house equipment still needs to look professional and perform reliably.

Aluminum also provides a good balance of strength and manageable weight. A tray rack must be strong enough to support loaded trays while remaining mobile enough for staff to use throughout the day.

Heavy-Duty 5″ x 1¼″ Casters

The Oval Tray Rack includes heavy-duty 5″ x 1¼″ casters rated at 300 lbs. capacity per caster. Casters are critical on any mobile rack, but they are especially important when the rack is designed to hold large trays.

Heavy-duty casters help the rack move smoothly under load. They also support the overall durability of the product. In banquet and institutional environments, racks may travel through kitchens, hallways, service corridors, coolers, staging areas, and dining service spaces. Casters need to hold up to that movement.

The 300 lb. per caster rating provides confidence that the rack is built for demanding food service use.

Optional Heavy-Duty Locking Casters

Optional heavy-duty locking casters are available. Locking casters can be very useful when the rack needs to stay stationary during loading, unloading, staging, or service. When staff are sliding large oval trays in and out, a stable rack is important.

Locking casters may also be valuable when the rack is positioned in a cooler, staging area, banquet prep area, or serving zone. They help prevent unwanted movement and give staff more control.

For operations that use oval tray racks heavily, locking caster upgrades can be a smart addition.

10- and 12-Tray Capacity Options

PVI lists two Oval Tray Rack models. One model holds 12 trays with 5″ shelf spacing, and the other holds 10 trays with 6″ shelf spacing. This gives buyers a choice between higher capacity and additional clearance.

The 12-tray model is a strong option when maximizing tray count is the priority. It allows more trays to be stored in a single rack footprint. This can be useful for high-volume service, banquet staging, or tray storage.

The 10-tray model provides more vertical clearance between trays. This may be preferred when trays carry taller products, covers, or arrangements that need additional space.

Choosing the right model depends on the food service operation’s tray use. Some operations need maximum quantity, while others need more clearance for presentation or loaded trays.

Ships LTL

The PVI Oval Tray Rack is an all-welded product and ships LTL. This is appropriate for a fully assembled heavy-duty rack. LTL shipping allows the rack to arrive ready for use without requiring assembly.

For facilities that prefer equipment to arrive assembled and reinforced, this is a practical choice. Once received, the rack can be placed into service quickly.

Improves Banquet, Catering, and Institutional Workflow

Oval trays are often used in service environments where timing and presentation matter. A dedicated rack helps staff organize trays before service, move multiple trays at once, and keep products separated until needed.

In banquet operations, this can help staging teams prepare for large events. In healthcare or senior living dining, it can help organize service trays and reduce handling. In catering operations, it can help move prepared displays or food service components through prep and staging areas.

By giving trays a dedicated mobile storage system, the Oval Tray Rack helps reduce clutter and improve workflow.

Ideal Applications

The PVI Oval Tray Rack is ideal for:

Banquet facilities
Catering operations
Hotels and hospitality kitchens
Healthcare food service
Senior living dining programs
Institutional kitchens
School food service
Correctional food service
Commercial kitchens
Event venues
Tray staging areas
Cold food prep and transport
Large-format serving operations

Any operation that uses 22″ x 26⅞″ oval trays can benefit from a rack designed for that tray size.

Why Choose PVI Oval Tray Racks

The PVI Oval Tray Rack is built for food service operations that need strength, mobility, and proper tray support. With all-welded aluminum construction, 4″ wide tray slides, heavy-duty casters rated at 300 lbs. per caster, optional locking casters, and 10- or 12-tray capacity options, it is designed for demanding commercial use.

For kitchens and service teams that rely on large oval trays, the PVI Oval Tray Rack provides a dependable way to store, stage, and transport trays more efficiently.

What size trays does the Oval Tray Rack hold?

The rack holds 22″ x 26⅞″ oval trays.

What kind of slides does the rack use?

It uses 4″ wide tray slides.

Is the rack welded?

Yes. The rack is all-welded aluminum and ships LTL.

Will the rack rust?

No. It is made from aluminum, so it will not rust.

What casters come with the rack?

The rack includes heavy-duty 5″ x 1¼″ casters rated at 300 lbs. capacity per caster.

Are locking casters available?

Yes. Heavy-duty locking casters are available as an option.

What capacities are available?

PVI lists a 12-tray model with 5″ shelf spacing and a 10-tray model with 6″ shelf spacing.

What food service operations use oval tray racks?

They are commonly useful in banquet, catering, hospitality, healthcare, senior living, institutional, and commercial food service operations.

View Similar Products