Silverware Caddy
Silverware caddies keep utensils organized and ready to dispense at a moment's notice, either in the kitchen or in self-serve areas such as buffets and dining rooms. With so many sizes, colors, and styles available, operators can find the perfect model to complement existing themes and decor in any establishment. More
Flatware Caddies: What You Need to Know
Whether you need silverware caddies for your front or back of house, options are designed to be used with flatware caddy organizers, carts, and displays, or to stand on their own. They may be made of plastic, resin, bamboo, wood, metal, or even stone, with solid or perforated sides and bottoms. Operators can choose traditional white and black caddies, or they can add colorful caddies to the dishroom to help employees sort flatware in color-coded applications. Patterned, colored, and textured options also can be used to enhance presentation if the caddies are used in front of house.
Common Questions About Silverware Caddies
How are silverware holders used?
These units are used to store and sometimes display flatware neatly in front of customers. They can stand alone on countertops, but also fit into carriers, display organizers, and carts. Because of this versatility, they can hold silverware in any foodservice application, from small coffee shops and delis to high-volume buffets and cafeterias.
If you'll use your cutlery caddy in front-of-house displays, you'll want to consider the size of the flatware cylinders in the organizer. Figuring out the diameter of the display organizer will help you determine what the diameter of the caddies should be. You can display more than just silverware in these holders; it's common for operators to provide condiments and straws, as well.
What kind of utensil holders are available?
Most of these caddies are solid, which prevents contaminants from reaching the stored flatware without staff having to store it in drawers and other completely enclosed compartments.
Perforated silverware caddies have holes around the exterior that may enable contaminants to get inside, but they encourage air to circulate around the cutlery. When air moves through the unit, it dries the flatware quickly and prevents dust from accumulating.
What are cutlery caddies made of?
Plastic is a common choice due to the material's affordability compared to stainless steel. Even though a plastic utensil caddy is lightweight, it typically resists shattering when dropped. Such holders are often white, but black options also are available.
Melamine is more durable than most other plastics, suiting it for high-volume commercial applications. This material usually is dishwasher safe and resists breaking or cracking if dropped. Melamine comes in many colors and patterns, so if you want colorful caddies, melamine may be your best option.
Popular in commercial settings, stainless steel silverware holders are stronger than plastic options, but they can cost more. This material has a look that works well away from customers in the back of the house, or up front, where it provides a neat, modern appearance. Like plastic options, a flatware stainless steel utensil caddy can be solid or perforated to best fit the application.