Carter-Hoffmann AL20 Aluminum Room Service Cart | 20-Tray Capacity | Commercial Grade

Overview

The Carter-Hoffmann AL20 Aluminum Room Service Cart is a purpose-built tray delivery solution for hospitals, hotels, and foodservice operations that also fits seamlessly into fast-paced restaurant environments and ghost kitchens. Engineered for heavy daily use, the AL20 accommodates common tray sizes (14" x 18" and 15" x 20") and holds up to 20 trays—making it an efficient choice during your kitchen buildout and for day-to-day service after opening. While this cart itself is aluminum-constructed rather than NSF certified, it pairs readily with NSF certified trays and serviceware and supports your compliance efforts during inspections.

Key Features

• Aluminum Construction: Lightweight yet durable for years of reliable service; resists corrosion and reduces strain on staff when moving loaded carts.
• Tray Compatibility: Designed to accept 14" x 18" and 15" x 20" trays, ensuring flexibility with industry-standard foodservice equipment.
• 20-Tray Capacity: High-capacity design lets you consolidate runs and improve staff productivity during busy service periods.
• Open, Accessible Design: Easy tray loading and unloading reduces service time and minimizes errors during the restaurant opening rush.
• Commercial Grade Durability: Built for repeated daily use in demanding environments—perfect for new restaurants that need dependable equipment.
• Compact Footprint: Efficient use of space helps you optimize back-of-house layouts in a kitchen buildout where floor space is at a premium.
• Easy Maintenance: Smooth aluminum surfaces are easy to clean and sanitize, supporting health code compliance and faster turnovers.
• Versatile Use Cases: Ideal for tray delivery, banquet service, catering staging, and prep staging in foodservice operations of all sizes.

Built for Commercial Success

The AL20 is a straightforward, dependable piece of restaurant equipment that contributes to your operational resilience. Concept Services treats every piece of equipment as a mission-critical investment: we source units that match your workflow, perform thorough inspections before delivery, and ensure professional installation so the cart is ready for use immediately. Choosing the AL20 helps reduce downtime and gives you confidence that your front-of-house and service workflows are supported by reliable equipment—so you can focus on cooking and serving.

Specifications at a Glance

Manufacturer: Carter-Hoffmann (Middleby)
Model: AL20
Construction: Aluminum
Tray Size Compatibility: 14" x 18" and 15" x 20" trays
Tray Capacity: 20 trays (11 - 20 range)
Typical Use: Room service / tray delivery / catering staging
Dimensions & Power: Cart is non-powered; simple, manual operation. Exact exterior dimensions vary by configuration—Concept Services provides detailed measurements on request to match your space planning.

Why Restaurant Owners Choose This

When you're opening a new restaurant, every piece of equipment must justify its place. The AL20 delivers clear operational benefits: it reduces the number of trips staff must make, streamlines service flow, and minimizes labor cost per delivery. Concept Services helps you integrate this cart into your kitchen layout, coordinate installation and delivery timelines, and verify compatibility with your trays and serving systems. That full-service support shortens lead times and helps you hit your opening day targets with confidence.

Keywords: commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment, new restaurant, restaurant opening, kitchen buildout, foodservice equipment, NSF certified.