Buffet Stand and Riser

Buffet Risers: What You Need to Know

Buffet risers and stands are decorative serving items that help caterers and foodservice operators create an attractive display for their guests. You may have heard that "we eat with our eyes first, then our mouths," and buffet stands take advantage of this maxim to help make your foodservice as enjoyable as possible for your guests. Instead of placing every food item flat on a serving table, try adding verticality with buffet display stands.

We carry a wide variety of buffet display riser sets, so every operator can find one that matches their existing decor. By incorporating food display risers into your serving equipment, you can draw the eye to your most aesthetically interesting, delicately prepared foods as well. These pieces provide selling space as well as merchandising power by creating contrast between the different products you offer. Our 3-tier buffet servers enable you to make a stairstep display or ascending intricacy, highlighting your best goods at the top.

Common Questions About Buffet Stands

Why are risers used on a buffet table?

Buffet display stands provide two significant benefits. With added height, you can put additional food above the first layer, doubling the total food storage or display space on a single section of table. However, a buffet stand's main benefit is enhancing the appearance of your spread. By adding height to the display, catering display stands produce a contoured, contrasting set of visuals that encourage the viewer to partake. Our eyes are drawn to contrast, and a flat buffet display can create an uninteresting visual. An aesthetically pleasing buffet riser set can add visual interest while breaking up the stale line of items. Additionally, they show that the operator has put thought into the display, which can subtly influence their opinion of the service as a whole. Beyond that, food display risers make it easier for guests to grab the desired item, as they won't be reaching down in between all the other foods.

What materials are available for buffet risers?

As buffet stands are used for merchandising, the material you choose can impact their overall benefit in more ways than durability. We carry food display risers in a variety of materials, including aluminum, steel, wrought iron, porcelain, wood, and plastic. In choosing a material, you must balance price, aesthetic, and durability. Plastic options are usually the cheapest, but because of this they also present the most casual vibe. If the rest of your servingware is plastic, then plastic buffet stands are a great fit that won't break the bank, but if everything else is metal or wood, then plastic might stand out and detract from your aesthetic. Metal options last the longest but are more expensive than plastic. Wooden options provide a unique feel that might be the best option for upscale or rustic scenarios – wood also can be good as a contrasting piece to spice up the presentation. Consider the servingware you're already using, then try to find a material that either matches or complements it. Then sort through to find one that matches your price point.

Consult the product specifications page for the individual item to see how easily it can be cleaned before purchasing to ensure you don't end up with a piece you're not prepared to maintain.