Abstract: A foodservice system includes one or more plates and one or more bowls in a stacking arrangement where the bowls can act as lids for the plates, and the plates can act as lids for the bowls. The one or more plates can hold food items on one surface while acting as a lid for a bowl positioned beneath the plate. These bowls and plates of the foodservice system can be arranged on a tray. The tray can be sized to hold various arrangements of plates, bowls, and other items.

Abstract: Apparatus for extending the carrying capacity of a tray that includes a serving tray having primary handles located at either end of the tray. An open top container is placed over one or both of the primary handles and is releasably secured to the tray by a snap-over latch. Each container further includes auxiliary handles that extend outwardly from the container beyond the primary handles. The auxiliary handles are arranged to pass under the primary handles when the containers are attached to the tray to provide a secure and well balanced means for carrying the tray.