Round Walnut Serving Tray - 16.5 in with Cutout Handles

Virginia Boys Kitchens describes itself as a family-run kitchenware business with roots in Virginia. Its stated priorities include American manufacturing, useful wood products and reforestation, with a tree-planting pledge attached to purchases. A first-person interview about the business identifies Brian Lejeune and Janine Do as later buyers, rather than establishing the original founders. The original founders’ names, exact founding year and current operating city and state have not been confirmed from the reviewed primary sources. Those required company-history details remain pending verification before publication.

Round Walnut Serving Tray - 16.5 in with Cutout Handles

Create a gathered presentation with a round walnut serving tray measuring 16.5 inches across. The supplier lists a two-inch profile and four-inch cutout handles. The rounded shape can hold a coffee or tea arrangement, a few serving dishes or a decorative grouping on a side table.

The tray is carved from a walnut butcher-block blank and finished with two coats of fractionated coconut wood-seasoning oil. Plan the arrangement around the inner space rather than assuming the entire outside diameter is available for dishes. Check that cups and bowls fit securely, and use both handles when moving the tray.

Features

• Walnut wood serving and organization tray
• Cutout handles for two-handed carrying
• Raised tray profile around the presentation area
• Made in the United States
• Cups, dishes and other props are not included

A tray can make a group of small objects feel more organized without filling the whole tabletop. Leave some open space for lifting cups or picking up accessories, and check that every item sits flat. For carrying drinks, avoid overfilling cups and move slowly. Set the tray down before serving; it should rest securely rather than balance on an uneven cushion.

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Specifications and options

• Dimensions: 16.5-inch diameter; 4-inch handles; height unresolved: 2 inches in description versus 2.25 inches in photograph
• Primary material: Walnut Wood
• Finished-product country of manufacture: United States
• Matched SKU: VB-RST-16D
• One board, tray or turntable in the selected model. Food, dishes, knives and other styling props are excluded.

Materials and finish

Walnut wood carved from a butcher-block blank. The supplier states that this round tray receives two coats of fractionated coconut wood-seasoning oil. Its 16.5-inch diameter and handle openings are published; the conflicting height figures require clarification.

Care and use

Keep the wood clean and dry between uses. Wipe up spills promptly, avoid prolonged soaking, and allow the piece to dry completely before putting it away. Follow the maker’s care instructions for the finish, and test any unfamiliar cleaning product in an inconspicuous area. Do not assume that decorative wood is suitable for a dishwasher, microwave or oven.

For a serving display, use suitable dishes for foods that could stain or leave moisture behind. Lift the piece instead of dragging it across furniture and keep the underside clean to help protect the surface beneath it. Inspect it periodically and stop using it if damage affects stability, handling or cleaning. A dry storage location helps keep the piece ready for its next use.