CoolStation Trays and Bowls are portable cold catering equipment that helps restaurant and catering professionals maintain safe food temperatures without sacrificing the attractive presentation. This product is extremely versatile and reduces the risks of time and temperature neglect, while improving food costs through reduced waste. The CoolStation trays can be used for sushi stations, deli displays, salad stations, chocolate creations, dessert displays, seafood displays, oyster bars and much more.  In addition, the CoolStation bowls, which hold two gallons each, are perfect for salads of all kinds. The CoolStation can relieve many safety and presentational concerns of chefs everywhere.

Since the CoolStation assists you in maintaining safe food temperatures, your amount of food waste can decrease, as you are able to cut costs. It is estimated that food waste, among commercial and retail food services, costs $30-40 billion each year, as reported in the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Food Waste Prevention Case Study. Many food service professionals are forced to throw out food due to:

The CoolStation can help eliminate food spoilage since it properly cools food and can assist in improving handing issues with its ease of use and access to temperature settings. Food waste reduction will also save kitchen costs since 4-10% of the food purchased in volume food service becomes pre-consumer waste, explains LeanPath, a leading company in food waste tracking. 

Chefs also battle the problem of keeping cold food out of the Danger Zone, temperatures falling between 41°F and 140°F. Cold food must be kept below 41°F. This is a concern as food that is not cooled fast enough is one of the leading causes of food borne illnesses. Cold food with a temperature rising above 41°F must be discarded to prevent such illnesses, contributing to food service food waste issues.

Many turn to ice as a cooling agent, but CoolStation can eliminate the dangers and sloppiness of using ice to maintain safe temperatures. Ice can present dangers as many precautions must be taken in its preparation and packaging. Ice machines have to be properly maintained and continually sanitized. Bacteria such as, Salmonella, E. coli, and Shigella can survive in ice cubes, as well as the Norovirus. Food service professionals must follow numerous steps when using ice as a cooling agent, but using CoolStation products can help alleviate these concerns. Staff can rest assured that food is served at the proper temperatures, while increasing customer satisfaction.

In order to impress guests, food service professionals realize the importance of food presentation. CoolStation trays enable professionals to display their artistic talents on an attractive, spacious surface. The tray’s black exterior and silver top will serve as a perfect accent to any food creation. This innovative product does not sacrifice the attractive presentation, as it maintains safe cold food temperatures – a matchless feature!