# Crimped Snack Servers The V Tray is a Simple Folded Panel That Enables Creative Food Arrangements By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-v-tray References: [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/product-day/slideshow/10-new-releases-alessi) & [alessi](http://www.alessi.com/en/2/5632/trays/ash02-v-tray-multipurpose-tray) You have to get a little bit artistic if you choose to lay out an assortment of hors d'oeuvres on a plate, but less effort and creativity are required of you with the [Alessi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-pliss-milk-frother) V Tray. Designed by Adam Shirley, the contemporary culinary item is made from a single sheet of metal that's been treated to some strategic folding. The 18/10 stainless steel has been creased along five lines to form 90 degree bends in the mirror-polished material. It can be flipped either up or down to offer two or three triangulated troughs for the arrangement of [snacks and appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-snack-trays). The Alessi V Tray comes with clear thermoplastic resin containers that help you to section off edibles that are likely to escape or drip with oil. Photo Credits: [Alessi](http://www.alessi.com/en/2/5633/trays/ash02-b-v-tray-multipurpose-tray) | [Amazon](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alessi-2012-Multipurpose-Storage-Shirley/dp/B00A4AZ1JQ) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Catering:** The V Tray provides a unique and efficient way to lay out hors d'oeuvres for caterers to offer to clients at events. - **Efficient Food Presentation:** The one sheet design of the V Tray provides a quick and easy way for busy restaurant staff to present appetizers with minimal effort and maximum impact. - **Convenient Party Hosting:** Individuals can easily arrange and serve snacks for small parties or gatherings with a stylish and functional V Tray. ### Where This Applies - **Catering:** Catering companies could utilize the V Tray for creative food presentations to set their services apart from the competition. - **Restaurants:** Restaurants could use the V Tray for displaying or to-go orders while offering an aesthetically pleasing presentation. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies could feature the V Tray in their product lines as a stylish and functional accessory for party hosting and entertaining. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md) - [Modular Airline Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-tray.md) - [Precise Valet Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valet-tray.md) - [Minimal Premium Elegant Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-tray.md) - [Minimal Storage Tray Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-tray.md) - [Multi-Use Pet Feeding Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trot-pets.md) - [Tech-Friendly Organization Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sousshelf.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md)