Serving Tray Collection

Woman serving appetizers at party, smiling
1950, Five People, Adults Only, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Mid Adult Men, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Waist Up, Full Suit, Smart, Dress, Blonde Hair, Short Hair

Don Quixote - Farmers Wife
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Farmers Wife and the pig

William Hogarths The Pieman
Vintage engraving of William Hogarths Illustration The Pieman, 18th century street vendor carrying a tray of pies on his head

Illustration of chef serving a turkey

Wedding cake decorated with place setting

Blackberry cordial

Nigiri-zushi, sushi platter including selection of raw fish laid over blocks of rice, view from above

Cut glass glasses on serving tray, containing champagne and sherry

Wicker basket, serving dish, serving tray, plate and mat made from wood and bamboo

Kaisermelange, coffee with egg yolk, sugar and cognac, served with glass of water on serving tray, a coffee specialty from Austria

Goi bap chuoi ga, Vietnamese banana blossom salad with chicken, cucumber, pineapple, ginger, Asian basil and peanuts, with chopsticks on a serving tray

Caldo de Sururu, Brazilian spicy mussel soup served in three glasses, with lime wedges

Tray of Austrian open sandwiches and stuffed bread rolls

Brioches on a tray

Sliced Piskota cake on tray

Jam in preserving jar and on home-made, buttered bread

Sangria with peaches, in jug and in two glasses, on serving tray

Chilli con carne with rice in large bowl, and a small bowl of black olives

Lamb shoulder chops with chilli-grilled avocados

Strawberry and melon smoothie in jug and in glass on serving tray, fresh fruit nearby

Thyme, rosemary, dried coriander, dried chilli flakes and peppercorns in wooden bowls

Bowl of Harira soup, made with chickpeas and lentils, served with dried dates, a traditional Moroccan dish eaten during Ramadan, close-up

Naan breads on serving tray, close-up

Salsa de melocoton, Mexican peach salsa with chopped red onions, spring onions and red chillies, served with drinks

Selection of cheeses, oat biscuits and red grapes, served on a wicker tray, view from above

Two bowls of rice, vegetables and meat, two spoons and an ornately painted serving dish on a bamboo serving tray, close up, high angle view

Lu Biskwi, Moroccan almond and cardamom biscuits, served with glass of fresh mint tea

A selection of pickled vegetables and eggs, chutneys, and jams in jars

Meatloaf with a single slice cut off, on a serving dish

Smoothies, drinking straws and fresh fruit on a gold tray

Brazilian salgados, deep fried savoury pastry stuffed with meat, on a serving tray

Fruit compote with toasted seeds, on a tray with a glass of herbal tea

Boiled egg, cracker and cup of tea on serving tray

Bowl of crystallized ginger on tray

Tomato chutney on tray with chips and spoon

Hay mee, Singaporean shrimp and pork noodle soup in casserole dish, with spoon and napkin on serving tray

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A woman serving appetizers at a lively party, her smile contagious as she effortlessly balances the tray. The scene reminds one of Don Quixote's encounter with the farmer's wife, where hospitality and warmth were paramount. In another corner of art history, a housemaid delicately carries a breakfast tray in an oil on canvas masterpiece, every detail meticulously captured by the artist William Hogarth. An illustration captures a chef proudly presenting a succulent turkey to eager guests, while nearby stands a wedding cake adorned with intricate place settings - an edible work of art. A glass filled with blackberry cordial glistens invitingly on yet another serving tray. Moving onto Japanese cuisine, nigiri-zushi takes center stage - raw fish expertly laid over blocks of rice on a view from above. Cut glass glasses containing champagne and sherry rest gracefully on their serving tray, ready to be enjoyed during celebratory moments. The charm extends to rustic wicker baskets holding various dishes made from wood and bamboo - each item carefully arranged for an elegant presentation. And who could resist Kaisermelange? This Austrian coffee specialty served alongside water is sure to delight any caffeine enthusiast. Finally, we find ourselves exploring Vietnamese flavors through Goi bap chuoi ga - banana blossom salad accompanied by chicken, cucumber, pineapple, ginger, Asian basil and peanuts elegantly displayed on chopsticks resting atop a beautiful serving tray. In all these instances and more throughout history and cultures worldwide – whether it be hosting parties or indulging in culinary delights – the humble serving tray plays its role as both practical tool and artistic centerpiece.