We've been busy in the shop, and we're excited to drop four brand-new trays carved from extra thick Roasted Ash — one of our favorite hardwoods for its warm, toasty tone and serious durability. Each tray is precision-carved at 1.4" thick, hand sanded, hand finished, and hand treated with food-grade butcher block oil right here in Missouri. Whether you're setting a table or organizing a desk, these trays bring real craftsmanship to everyday life.
What's New in the Roasted Ash Tray Lineup
We dropped four new designs to kick things off, and each one has its own personality — so there's something for just about everyone:
Steak and Sides Serving Tray – Extra Thick – Roasted Ash — Built for serious entertaining. This precision-carved tray measures 8.25" tall × 18.38" wide with a +/- .75" deep tray section — plenty of room for a full steak spread. Hand sanded, hand finished, and food-safe.
Burger and Fries Wood Serving Tray – Extra Thick – Roasted Ash — For casual meals done right. At 8.25" tall × 14.86" wide, this precision-carved tray is the perfect setup for burgers, fries, and everything in between. Hand sanded, hand finished, and food-safe.
Treble Clef – Extra Thick Wood Tray – Roasted Ash — The perfect gift for the music lover in your life. Use it as a catch-all for coins and keys, a desk organizer, a bedside tray, or a dedicated music supplies tray for guitar picks, reeds, mouthpieces, and cleaning supplies. Measuring 7.86" tall × 16.75" wide, it's as functional as it is beautiful.
Happy Sloth – Extra Thick Wood Tray – Roasted Ash — As charming as it is useful. Whether you need a catch-all for coins and keys, a bedside organizer, a desk tray, or just a unique piece of wood art that also holds your stuff — this happy little sloth has you covered. Measuring 7.86" tall × 15" wide, it makes a one-of-a-kind gift for the sloth lover in your life.
Handcrafted in Missouri. Built to Last.
Every one of these trays is precision-carved from solid Roasted Ash and hand finished right here in Missouri. No shortcuts, no cheap materials — just real hardwood craftsmanship made to last. Whether you're shopping for a housewarming gift, a foodie, a music lover, or a sloth enthusiast, these trays make gifts that actually mean something.
Browse the full lineup in our Boards and Trays collection and grab yours today.
Much 💙 from the shop!
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