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Commercial Dish Caddy | Compact Adjustable Plate Storage | Black | Cambro FU684
£608.61
/ exc vat
£730.33/ inc vat
- Adjustable Dividers
- Single-Moulded Polyethylene Body
- Four-Sided Access
- Lightweight Design
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Product Overview
Meet the clever solution for storing and moving large stacks of plates safely and efficiently. The Cambro compact adjustable dish caddy is a must-have for any high-volume kitchen, designed to take the strain out of clearing up after a busy service. Its robust, single-piece body and adjustable dividers mean you can securely stack plates of various sizes, wheeling them from the dining area to the dishwash and into storage without a single chip.
It’s built for the realities of professional catering. Think bustling restaurants, large-scale wedding venues, university canteens, and busy hotel function rooms. Anyone who handles hundreds of plates a day will immediately see the benefit. With easy-grip handles moulded right into the frame and smooth-rolling castors, it glides around corners and through tight spaces, while the open design gives your team access from all four sides for speedy loading and unloading.
Forget wobbly metal trolleys that rust or clunky, oversized carts that are a nightmare to navigate. This unit is lightweight yet incredibly tough, easy to clean, and designed to protect your valuable tableware. It’s a simple investment that pays for itself in reduced breakage, faster turnaround times, and a calmer, more organised back-of-house operation.
Key Features and Benefits
- Adjustable Dividers: Securely stores various plate sizes from small to large.
- Single-Moulded Polyethylene Body: Incredibly durable; it won’t rust, dent, or crack with use.
- Four-Sided Access: Lets staff load and unload plates quickly from any angle.
- Lightweight Design: Easy for any member of your team to manoeuvre.
- Smooth Rounded Corners: Protects your walls and staff from bumps and scrapes.
- High Capacity: Holds between 45 and 60 plates per column.
- Easy to Clean Surface: A quick wipe-down keeps it hygienic and ready for service.
- Generous Floor Clearance: Keeps clean dishes safely away from floor-level dirt and dust.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Cambro
- SKU: FU684
- Dimensions: 840(H) x 760(W) x 760(D)mm
- Material: Polyethylene
- Colour: Black
- Capacity: 45 to 60 dishes per column
- Floor Clearance: 180mm
- Construction: Single moulded body
Expert Review and Insights
The Cambro dish caddy is one of those brilliantly simple pieces of kit you wonder how you managed without. It’s not flashy, but its rugged build and thoughtful design are what make it a kitchen workhorse. It moves beautifully, even when fully loaded, and the adjustability means it’s genuinely versatile for a mixed-crockery environment. A top-tier solution for operational efficiency.
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- Pro: The single-piece construction is virtually indestructible compared to bolted-together metal carts.
- Con: The open design means you'll want a cover for long-term dust-free storage.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Grand Hotel in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, needed a more robust system for managing tableware for its 200-seat ballroom. Their old metal trolleys were noisy, cumbersome, and had caused several costly chipping incidents during event turnovers.
"The Cambro dish cart has completely smoothed out our clearing process. They’re quiet, they protect the plates perfectly, and the team can manoeuvre them through packed corridors without any issue. We bought two and they've already saved us a fortune in replacement crockery."
Robert Davies – Conference & Banqueting Manager
Since the switch, the hotel has reported a 75% reduction in plate breakages and has cut down room-clearing time by an average of 20 minutes per event.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Unpack the caddy and check all parts are present.
- Position the adjustable column dividers by simply sliding them into the desired slots to match your plate sizes.
- Ensure the dividers are firmly seated before loading any dishes.
- Test the castors to ensure they roll freely and that any locking mechanisms are working correctly.
Keeping It Going
- Wipe down the entire unit daily with a damp cloth and a mild, food-safe detergent.
- The smooth polyethylene surface is non-porous and resists stains, making cleaning quick and easy.
- Periodically check the castors for built-up debris like hair or dirt and clean them out to ensure smooth movement.
- Avoid using abrasive scourers or harsh chemical cleaners which could damage the surface finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many plates can the Cambro FU684 hold?
A: Each of the columns can hold between 45 and 60 plates, depending on the thickness and style of your dishes.
Q: What is the maximum plate size it can accommodate?
A: The adjustable dividers allow it to hold a wide variety of plate sizes, from small side plates up to large dinner plates, typically up to around 30cm (12 inches) in diameter.
Q: Is it difficult to assemble?
A: No, it requires minimal assembly. The main body is a single piece, and you simply need to slot in the dividers and attach the castors.
Q: Can this caddy hold bowls as well as plates?
A: While designed primarily for plates, it can hold shallow bowls or pasta dishes securely. For deeper soup bowls, a different style of rack may be more suitable.
Q: Is the Cambro dish caddy black colour likely to fade or scratch?
A: The colour is integral to the polyethylene material, not painted on. This means it's highly resistant to scratching, chipping, and fading, even with heavy use.
Q: Are the wheels lockable?
A: Typically, commercial caddies of this type include at least two locking castors to keep the unit stationary and safe during loading and unloading.
Q: How heavy is the unit when empty?
A: It's designed to be lightweight and easy to handle. While the exact weight varies, it is easily managed by one person before being loaded with plates.
Q: How do I clean it?
A: Simply use hot, soapy water or a food-safe multi-purpose cleaner and a cloth. Its non-porous surface makes cleaning very straightforward.
The Cambro Promise: Built for the Real World
When you invest in a Cambro product, you're buying more than just its specifications; you're investing in peace of mind. For decades, Cambro has been the go-to name in professional catering for one simple reason: their gear is built to withstand the intense, non-stop environment of a commercial kitchen. This adjustable dish storage trolley is a perfect example. It's not just about holding plates; it's about making your entire operation run smoother. It reduces the risk of costly breakages, cuts down on staff labour during setup and clear-down, and helps maintain impeccable hygiene standards with its easy-clean design. Over its long lifespan, this caddy saves you money, time, and stress, proving that the smartest investments are often the ones that work quietly and reliably in the background, day in and day out.
Explore more from CambroWhy a 'Single-Moulded Body' Is Your Best Friend
You'll often see 'single-moulded polyethylene' in product descriptions, but what does it actually mean for your kitchen? Think of it like the difference between a cheap, flat-pack bookshelf and a solid piece of oak furniture. This Cambro dish caddy isn't bolted, welded, or screwed together from different parts. It's made from one continuous piece of super-strong plastic.
This means there are no seams to trap food and grime, making it incredibly easy to keep hygienic. More importantly, there are no weak points. No joints to rust, no screws to loosen, and no welds to crack under the strain of a full load of heavy plates. It's designed to absorb bumps and knocks without denting or falling apart, giving you a piece of equipment that will last for years, not just a few seasons.
Who Should Buy This?
- Busy Restaurants: Streamline the journey from table to dishwasher, reducing staff trips and breakages during peak service.
- Event Caterers & Wedding Venues: Quickly set up and clear down dining spaces, moving hundreds of plates safely in one go.
- School or University Canteens: Manage high volumes of plates efficiently during hectic lunch rushes, making clearing up much faster.
- Hotels with Conference Facilities: A must for room service and banquet departments to store and transport plates for multiple functions.
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