Abstract: A take-apart pouch tray assembly especially useful for stabilizing a serving tray on an irregular surface including the lap or abdomen of a user, has a rigid planar tray top with a peripheral sidewall receiving the mouth of a pouch or bag in detachable sealed relation. The pouch or bag in turn receives a cushion or pillow partially filled with a very light weight flowable granular material, such as styrofoam. Hook and loop fastener tapes unite the mouth of the pouch or bag with the peripheral wall of the tray. The components of the assembly are easily washed and sterilized.