Elevate Your Dining Experience with VerTerra Covered Trays: A Sustainable Solution for Stylish Serving

Elevate Your Dining Experience with VerTerra Covered Trays: A Sustainable Solution for Stylish Serving

February 19, 2024

When it comes to eco-conscious entertaining, discovering products that blend sustainability with style can be challenging. Enter VerTerra Covered Trays: a sophisticated collection of eco-friendly serving trays designed to elevate your dining experience while minimizing environmental impact. In this article, we'll delve into the features and benefits of VerTerra's Covered Tray product collection, showcasing how they seamlessly merge form, function, and sustainability.


The VerTerra Difference: Sustainable Innovation


VerTerra is renowned for its commitment to sustainability since 2006, crafting elegant dinnerware from palm leaves sourced from Areca palm trees. These leaves are collected, cleaned, and pressed into durable yet biodegradable plates, bowls, and trays, embodying VerTerra's ethos of "Elevate, Connect, and Respect." With the Covered Tray collection made from Balsa Wood terry stumps, a renewable resource, VerTerra extends its sustainable mission to stylish serving solutions for every occasion.

A Tray For Every Occasion: Versatile Sizes to Suit Your Needs

VerTerra Covered Trays come in a variety of sizes, ensuring there's a perfect fit for every occasion. Whether your catering clients are hosting an intimate dinner party or catering a large event, VerTerra has you covered. For individual table setups or smaller drop-off catering, consider the 8”x11”x1” Balsa Wood Covered CateringTray. Its compact size is ideal for a tray of appetizers, desserts, or small bites with elegance and style.

For larger gatherings or catering events, the 11"x15" Balsa Wood Tray with Clear Cover offers versatility and sophistication. Use it to showcase a variety of dishes while keeping them fresh and protected. Pair it with our small 5.6”x5.6” Balsa Wood Covered Tray for sides.

Need a set for breads, muffins, bagels and spreads or a sandwich platter? Look no further than the 6”x8”x2” Balsa Wood Catering Tray paired with the 12”x12” Large Covered Catering Tray. These serving trays provide ample space for serving larger portions or spreads, perfect for buffets or family-style meals.

And for a statement piece that exudes elegance, opt for the 14"x14" Balsa Wood Tray with Clear Cover. Its generous size makes it ideal for grand displays of appetizers, desserts, or cheese platters, adding a touch of luxury to any event.

No matter the size, VerTerra Covered Catering Trays offer practical solutions for serving with style and sustainability. Plus, their versatility makes them perfect for individual table setups and drop-off catering, eliminating the need for return trips.

Features and Benefits of Choosing VerTerra Covered Trays

  • Eco-Friendly, Compostable and Biodegradable: By opting for VerTerra Covered Trays, you're making a sustainable choice that reduces plastic waste and minimizes environmental footprint. After the festivities end, simply dispose of VerTerra Covered Trays in your compost bin or backyard compost pile and place the tray cover in your recycling bin. Made from 100% renewable and biodegradable materials, they break down naturally, returning to the earth without leaving a trace of waste.
  • Natural Elegance: Each Covered Tray boasts a unique texture and pattern, showcasing the natural beauty of the Balsa Wood grain. From earthy hues to intricate veins, no two trays are alike, adding a touch of organic sophistication to any table setting.
  • Secure Lid: The innovative design of VerTerra Covered Trays includes a fitted, snap in place, lid providing a secure enclosure for your culinary creations. Say goodbye to flimsy plastic wraps and hello to a sustainable alternative that keeps food fresh. Protected, and in place.
  • Oil and Water Resistant: VerTerra Covered Trays are designed to resist oil and water absorption naturally, ensuring that they stay firm and sturdy even when holding moist or greasy foods. This helps prevent the trays from becoming soggy, maintaining its integrity and beauty.
  • Microwave and Oven Safe: Unlike traditional plastic or metal trays, VerTerra Covered Tray bottoms* are microwave and oven safe, allowing for effortless reheating and serving of your favorite dishes. From appetizers to main courses, these trays seamlessly transition from oven to table. *DO NOT HEAT THE COVER. ONLY THE TRAY. 
  • Safe Toxin-Free Serving: Unlike plastic or aluminum trays that may leach harmful chemicals into food, VerTerra Covered Trays are free from synthetic additives and toxins such as PFOA and PFAS. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your food is served on natural, no chemicals added tableware that's safe for you and the environment.

Elevate Your Dining Experience with VerTerra Covered Trays


VerTerra Covered Trays embody the perfect fusion of sustainability, style, and functionality. Say goodbye to disposable plastics and embrace a more sustainable approach to serving with VerTerra Covered Trays. Explore the complete collection of VerTerra Covered Trays and other sustainable tableware options at VerTerra.com, and elevate your dining experience while making a positive impact on the planet.


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