Trivets & Underliners
Trivets and underliners provide attractive means for operators to serve hot dishes without damaging their tables. Hot skillet dishes draw the eye and suffuse the dining room with enticing aromatics; wooden underliners help you utilize hot skillets safely.
Skillet Trivets: What You Need to Know
Serving food in a hot skillet provides an aromatic, eye-catching experience and ensures your guests' meals remain at the intended temperatures when it arrives, but to do so, you'll need a skillet underliner. Customers and servers can be protected with hot handle holders and silverware, while skillet trivets protect your tables and tablecloths. Our selection of metal, silicone, and wooden fajita boards ensure you'll be able to find an option that fits your existing style while providing the necessary protection.
Common Questions About Skillet Underliners
What types of skillet underliners are available?
Wooden underliners are the primary choice for skillet trivets. Wooden fajita serving boards convey an air of class that plastic options don't, and wooden fajita boards add contrast to your servingware while providing insulation and a buffer between a hot skillet and your table. KaTom carries several different styles of wooden underliners, so make sure you get a set that will fit the dishes and feel your establishment already conveys.
The other options are usually some type of plastic, sometimes in combination with metal. These are often used in healthcare settings instead of with sizzling cast iron serving dishes. Consult the product specifications page for the product you're considering to learn more about the exact material composition.
What size and shape skillet trivet do I need?
Consider whether you want the addition to be a display piece or unobtrusive. If your sole concern is protecting your table and tablecloth from a hot plate, purchase a liner that fits neatly beneath the flat bottom of your skillet or plate. However, if you want to add an element of elevation and contrast to your service, some of our skillet underliners encompass the entire skillet and act as a separate serving dish. Both styles will protect your table, but the latter can showcase your meal. Showier skillet underliners are more expensive, so consider the value they might bring compared to more pragmatic versions before purchasing.