Utensils trays

What is a cutlery tray?

Cutlery trays are cutlery organisers in the form of a tray or drawer insert. Their convenient dividers help you organise your cutlery so that different kinds of utensils stay separated, tidy and easy to find. Cutlery trays make cooking and setting the table quicker and more efficient. They also maximise your drawer space by keeping everything in its proper place.

The benefits of a cutlery tray

Nobody wants to spend a bunch of time rummaging through a drawer looking for a fork. That’s why people use cutlery trays. They keep all your cutlery, utensils and other kitchen tools neatly divided and tidy. This means they save you time and space, keeping the cutlery separated from other kitchenware in the drawer. It also creates a more elegant, cleaner look in your kitchen. You want your kitchen to be well arranged and to look sophisticated and sharp. A cutlery organiser is an absolute essential to accomplishing this ideal aesthetic.

What goes in a cutlery organiser?

A cutlery organiser is designed to hold basic utensils and tools for your kitchen. These include the obvious basics like forks, knives and spoons. But they can also include other tools like whisks, scissors, can openers and more. And you can even get creative and use your cutlery organiser to store chopsticks, ice cream scoops, pizza cutters and all the other random kitchenware that doesn’t yet have a place. In fact, cutlery organisers can even be used for items that aren’t even kitchenware. Some more innovative uses include arranging jewellery or organising makeup.

What is the size of a cutlery tray?

On this page you can find cutlery trays in a variety of sizes. This includes everything from small cutlery trays (for 400 mm drawers) to large cutlery trays (for 600 mm drawers) to cutlery trays for 800 mm drawers. Ultimately, the size and depth of your drawer will determine which size cutlery tray is best for you. Check the specific products to see their exact dimensions.

How to organise cutlery in a drawer

There are many different opinions on how to organise cutlery “correctly”. One factor is the number and size of the compartments in your cutlery organiser. In the end, though, the arrangement of your cutlery is simply a personal preference. However, the most common and popular method goes left to right as follows:

1. Large knives
2. Smaller knives
3. Forks
4. Spoons (with teaspoons arranged horizontally along the bottom)