Party trays and serving utensils are worth having on your shelf all year, because catering season never really ends. Graduation parties, first birthday lūʻau, office lunches, team pau hana, and weekend potlucks keep big orders coming in every season. Stocking up means you can say yes to every one of them, whether you’re on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, or Hawaiʻi Island. 

Catering Is a Year-Round Opportunity 

Catering keeps growing faster than the restaurant industry as a whole, and that growth isn’t slowing down. Industry projections have the U.S. catering market growing 5.3% a year through 2032, compared with about 3% for the broader restaurant industry in 2025. Top-performing brands saw catering sales grow 10 to 20% earlier this year, and operators named expanding catering and off-premise as their top growth priority. Across Hawaiʻi, food is at the center of every get-together, and party trays are often how it gets there. Keeping trays in stock means you’re ready every time the phone rings. 

Your Packaging Is Part of the Meal 

Your guests see the tray before they taste the food, and that first look matters. In a recent Datassential survey, 77% of consumers said high-quality packaging makes the restaurant experience better, and the National Restaurant Association found that 90% of off-premise customers would likely order a wider variety of food if restaurants used upgraded packaging that keeps it close to dine-in quality. ProPak black square trays give your food a clean, sharp look on any table, and the clear PET dome lids let guests see exactly what’s inside before the lid comes off. The black serving spoon and fork match the trays, so the whole spread looks put together and feels closer to dining in. Your kalbi, sushi rolls, or fresh-cut fruit do the selling for you. 

One Tray, Numerous Uses 

ProPak trays are heat-resistant and work for hot or cold food, so one setup covers your whole menu. The same tray that carries hot shoyu chicken to an office lunch can hold a cold poke spread for a family gathering the next day. Use them for weeknight family meal packs, pūpū platters, grab-and-go displays, hotel buffets, and catering events of every size. With 12×12″ and 16×16″ options, you can match the tray to the order, from a small family pack to a spread for the whole office. Fewer specialty containers mean simpler ordering, less storage space, and one less thing to think about during a busy shift. 

The Right Tools for Serving 

A full party tray needs utensils that can keep up. ProPak 8.5″ serving spoons and forks are made for large-format orders, sturdy enough to dig into a tray of fried rice, scoop mac salad, or serve up kalbi. They’re heat-resistant too, so they work just as well with hot mains as with cold sides. With them in stock, you can give guests everything they need to serve the spread, right alongside the tray. 

ProPak, Only at Y. Hata 

ProPak is a Y. Hata exclusive brand, built to give operators the heavy-duty essentials kitchens use every day. Whether you’re growing a catering program or adding family meal packs to your menu, keeping ProPak catering trays, lids, and serving utensils on hand means you can take on the next big order with confidence. Contact your account manager to stock up today.