The stainless steel tea cart has long been the workhorse of the food service industry. It functions as a tea serving cart that can be taken out into the dining areas and used to transport food, dishes and glasses in the kitchen.
When searching for tea carts for sale, you will notice that there is an amazing selection. Tea cart manufacturers have created a folding tea cart for when you have a space storage problem. The cart folds up easily when not in use.
1. Choose a tea serving cart that has a locking mechanism.
2. Look for serving carts that have adjustable shelving for added flexibility.
3. Pick serving carts with deep storage underneath that are useful for transporting liquids.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Look to industrial food service suppliers for serving carts
Industrial food service suppliers are the place to look when you need a metal tea cart. The serving carts are built to withstand heavy use so the prices might seem higher, but the quality will ensure that they last longer. Make sure you shop around for the best price as costs will vary from supplier to supplier.
I recommend: For competitive prices, look at
Ace Mart and
Superior Products.
Big Tray gives you free shipping on orders over a certain amount.
Choose serving carts to match the dining room decor
Don't feel as if you are limited to buying stainless steel tea carts. Choose a cart that matches the style of your restaurant. Imagine how wonderful pastries and cakes will look when wheeled out on mahogany tea carts or antique tea carts.
I recommend: All American Pool & Patio sells tea carts with delicate scroll designs.
All Kitchen Carts and
HomePortfolio, Inc. sell a selection of modern, contemporary and rustic serving carts.
Consider buying your tea carts at auction
Buying serving equipment at auction is one way to get the serving carts you need at a fraction of the cost. May times the items up for auction are brand new and are being sold because the owner has to liquidate assets. Used restaurant equipment is a good deal especially when it comes to getting a stainless steel tea cart because they are built to last.
I recommend: Vision Equipment and Auction Company specializes in auction and liquidation services for the supermarket, restaurant, and food service industries.
Auction.zip allows you to search for auctions in your area and you can narrow the search by keywords. The
IRS also regularly hold auctions, however not all the products are food service related. You can sign up to be put on the auction mailing list so that you will be notified when the next auction is to be held.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- If you decide you buy serving carts at auction, remember that items are sold "as is," and there are no refunds.
- Buy a serving cart that will have multiple uses. A metal tea cart can be used to haul dishes in the kitchen.
The official source of Tea Carts is the Tea Carts page at Business.com
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