Abstract: A tray having improved stability in use comprising, a carrying portion having a substantially planar upper face for supporting items, and a lower face adapted to be supported by an operators hand, said lower face having at least one fixed and downwardly extending projection providing stable support for the tray when deposited on a surface by the operator, and wherein said. at least one downwardly extending projection permits removal and entry of the operator's hand for support of the lower face when the tray is deposited on the surface.