Work Tables & Surfaces

Food grade tables use 304 stainless or better, with continuous welds, sealed or eliminated crevices and frames that allow cleaning underneath. Catering grade tables with bolted joints and hollow open legs harbour soil and fail audits in production settings. Check the underside in photographs, since that is where the build quality shows.

Standard tables run around 850 to 900 mm, which suits general prep for most operators. Heavy cutting work favours slightly lower surfaces and detailed inspection slightly higher, which is why adjustable benches are gaining ground. If one table serves varied staff and tasks, adjustability is worth its premium.

Upstands protect walls from splashes and stop items falling behind, so they suit tables placed against walls. Island tables and shared workstations need flat edges on all sides for access. Buying a mix to match your layout is normal, and listings state the configuration or the seller will confirm it.

Poly inserts are consumables, so score marks are expected, but deep gouges and knife channels that trap material mean the insert needs replacing. Check that the insert lifts out for cleaning and that replacements in that size are obtainable. The stainless frame beneath is what you are really buying, so inspect its welds and feet.

Factory clearances often list matched sets of tables, sinks and racks together at strong prices, and uniform equipment simplifies cleaning schedules and audits. Contact the seller to agree the pieces you want if the full lot exceeds your need. Single delivery for a room's furniture also cuts transport cost per item.