A stackable serving container apparatus for use with shellfish, or any other type of similar food. More particularly, a stackable serving tray apparatus that allows for ease and functionality with respect to serving cooked shellfish that is ready to be eaten and needs to be kept warm, and simultaneously provides an area for any removed shells to be discarded.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a trivet safety device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a trivet member and a channel insert connected to the trivet member, the channel insert includes two guide rail members separated by a fixed distance to form an insert slot for receiving the stem and block components of the safety cookware device, a stem channel and block locking components coupled to the two guide rail members, and back support rails coupled to stem channel and block locking components.

A tray (1) for releasably engaging a trolley, the tray (1) comprises a body (2) describing a sealed volume (V), the sealed volume (V) having a phase change material (PCM) received therein, the tray (1) comprising an engagement means (4) for releasably engaging a trolley.

A divider for dividing a hollow interior of a pan into first and second sections includes a main body that has a bottom face, first and second end faces and a top face. The main body is configured to stand upright in the hollow interior of the pan with the bottom face for seating against a floor of the pan and first and second end faces for sealing against opposing side walls of the pan. The divider includes first and second foldable covers for covering the first and second sections. The first cover is coupled to the top face along an inner edge thereof and the second cover is coupled to the top face along an inner edge thereof. First and second coupling tabs protrude outwardly from the main body and are configured to engage top edges of the opposing side walls of the pan.

A chillable slab system includes a temperature sensor disposed within an interior chamber of the slab, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the temperature sensor such that a temperature of the slab is measurable by the controller via the temperature sensor. Additionally, one or both of a battery and a charging coil is disposed within the interior chamber of the slab.

A food delivery apparatus includes a domed shell that defines an interior space. A thermal storage device is secured to the shell so as to direct heat downward to food within the interior space.

Food and beverage transport and container systems and methods for serving food stuffs or liquids and which includes an insulating cover and a temperature manipulating element associated with the cover. In one aspect, at least a portion of the cover is constructed to allow visual inspection of goods disposed therebehind. The temperature manipulating element associated with the cover is preferably thermally rechargeable such that the cover is reusable whether deployed for heating or cooling operations. In a preferred aspect, the cover and/or temperature manipulating element is configured to monitor and communicate one or more of location, temperature, dwell and/or delivery times associated with use thereof and for assessing overall food service operation sequences and/or efficiency.

The present invention relates to a beverage serving tray having a circular shape and a multitude of compartments having flexible linings. The compartments are on a circular base surface and each can receive a beverage glass, container, can, or bottle. The flexible lining surrounds an internal periphery of each compartment and secures the beverage containers therein. A handle is present at the bottom of the tray for easy transporting of the tray with one hand. A cylindrical or sleeve shaped wall extends upward from a periphery of the circular base surface to provide additional protection to the beverage containers. The tray allows users to carry up to eight or more beverages at one time in a secure and comfortable manner.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a trivet safety device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a trivet member and a channel insert connected to the trivet member, the channel insert includes two guide rail members separated by a fixed distance to form an insert slot for receiving the stem and block components of the safety cookware device, a stem channel and block locking components coupled to the two guide rail members, and back support rails coupled to stem channel and block locking components.

A food delivery apparatus includes a domed shell that defines an interior space. A thermal storage device is secured to the shell so as to direct heat downward to food within the interior space.