Mayur Satin Stainless Communion Set, 2 Trays and Bread Plate
Satin matte stainless steel set of two stacking cup trays, one bread plate and covers with cross knobs, dishwasher safe.
Communion trays carry the small cups down the pews at the Lord's Supper, and a matching bread plate carries the wafers or bread. Trays stack so ushers can serve a large congregation from one pile, and a cover with a cross knob sits on top. Products differ in finish, with satin, mirror or brass tone stainless steel. They also differ in cups per tray, in the pieces bundled together, and in whether reusable cups are included.
Count the cups needed per service and divide by about 40 per tray. A church of 80 is served by the two-tray sets from Mayur Exports. A new congregation can start with the VJR tray and add trays later. Match the finish to existing offering plates. Portable sets from Broadman and Miracle Meal carry the elements to hospitals and homes. A cup filler with a side spout or button release speeds tray preparation.
The nine products below include four stacking tray sets, a stand-alone bread tray, two portable communion sets and two cup fillers.
Satin matte stainless steel set of two stacking cup trays, one bread plate and covers with cross knobs, dishwasher safe.
Mirror-finish stainless steel set with two stacking cup trays, two bread plates and matching covers, for roughly 80 cups.
Glossy stainless steel 33-cup tray with lid, matching bread plate and 33 reusable cups, stackable up to seven trays high.
Brass-tone stainless steel stacking tray with a center bread plate and cover, about 16 inches across, dishwasher safe.
Gold-finish stainless steel stackable bread tray, sold on its own to pair with the maker's cup trays, lids and offering plates.
Hard case measuring 8.75 by 4.75 by 2.5 inches with foam compartments holding six cups and the elements for communion visits.
Black 7.5 by 4.5 inch case holding 25 disposable cups, a 3 ounce juice bottle and a bread container for about 38 pieces.
Lightweight 8 ounce bottle with a push-button release that fills roughly 25 to 30 standard cups and limits spills in the tray.
Plastic 16 ounce squeeze bottle with a side spout that fills more than 80 standard communion cups per refill.
Stainless steel cup tray, 12.5 in across, holding 40 cups and stacking with matching lids and bread trays sold separately.
Stainless steel lid made for the silver 40-cup tray, sold separately and used to cover the top of a stack of trays.
Stackable stainless steel bread tray in silver, from a set where cup trays, lids and offering plates are sold separately.
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
Trays in this list hold between 33 and 40 cups each. The two-tray sets from Mayur Exports are described as serving about 80 cups together. Stackable trays can be built up to about seven high, so a church of 250 would prepare six or seven trays.
Stainless steel resists dents and rust and can be washed in a dishwasher, which the makers here state for their trays. Aluminum trays are lighter but mark more easily. Brass tone and gold finishes are plated stainless steel, so wash them by hand to protect the coating.
The Broadman set holds 25 disposable cups, a 3 ounce juice bottle and a bread box for about 38 pieces. Its case is 7.5 by 4.5 inches. The Miracle Meal hard case carries six glass cups and the elements in foam. Both are sized for a coat pocket or bag.
Rinse cups and trays soon after the service so juice does not dry on them. Satin and mirror stainless trays go through a dishwasher. Dry fully before stacking to avoid water spots, and keep the cover on the top tray between services to keep dust off the cups.