Abstract: A apparatus with multiple-level eating surfaces, which can be made as separable modular units, or molded units having one-piece construction. Although it is preferable for the molded and modular units to be reusable, they could also be discarded or recycled after a small number of uses. Modular and molded units typically have a plate-like or tray-like base member, one or more support structures having uniform or differing heights, and several elevated eating surfaces or compartments each supported by at least one support structure. The support structures can be narrow and pillar-like, broad and platform-like, or contoured structures having 3-D relief. Liners/inserts can be used to vertically extend the food-holding capacity of any eating surface or food-holding compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus with multiple-level eating surfaces, which can be made as separable modular units, molded units having a one-piece construction, and as folded units comprising materials such as paper, plastic, styrofoam. Although it is generally intended for the molded and modular units to be reusable and the folded units to be disposable, the reverse is also contemplated. Modular and molded units typically have a base structure, several pillars of uniform or differing heights, and several elevated eating surfaces supported by least one of the pillars. Alternatively, some folded embodiments have elevated eating surfaces are supported by one or more pillars configured as a rear platform into which several liquid and grease resistant inserts can be secured.