Introduction
The Cuisinart CPK-200 Grilling Prep and Serve Trays are a set of two color-coded prep trays designed to make grilling and food handling cleaner, safer, and easier. They help prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods while offering a durable and convenient surface for staging BBQ ingredients or finished dishes.
Product Overview
This product includes two large trays — typically one red for prepping and transporting raw meat and one black for serving cooked or finished food. Both trays are constructed from durable, shatter-resistant melamine and are dishwasher-safe for effortless cleanup. Their stackable design allows them to nest together for compact storage when not in use.
Key Features
- Two-tray set — one for raw prep, one for cooked food.
- Large size: ~17″ × 10.5″ for comfortable food prep space.
- Durable melamine construction — shatter-resistant and safe to handle.
- Dishwasher safe — trays clean easily after use.
- BPA-free for food safety.
- Nestable design for easy storage.
Who This Set Is For
✔ BBQ enthusiasts and grill masters looking to streamline prep and serving.
✔ Home cooks who want to avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods.
✔ People hosting outdoor gatherings where food safety matters.
✔ Anyone who wants easy-to-clean, stackable trays for kitchen or outdoor use.
How It Works
The red tray is used to prep raw meats, poultry, or fish, keeping juices contained and away from other foods. After grilling, the black tray becomes a clean surface to place cooked items — helping you prevent cross-contamination and maintain food safety. When the meal is over, both trays can be put straight in the dishwasher for quick cleanup.
The trays’ melamine material is tough but lightweight, so they remain cool to the touch even when handling hot food, and they won’t warp or crack easily under normal BBQ use.
Performance & Use Cases
Grilling Prep & Serving
The large surface area makes it easy to prepare several cuts of meat or batches of vegetables before cooking. Once cooked, the second tray provides a clean serving surface.
Kitchen Prep
Beyond outdoor grilling, these trays also work well in everyday kitchen tasks like marinating meats, prepping produce, or staging ingredients while cooking.
Outdoor Gatherings
At picnics or backyard parties, these trays help organize food safely and look neat with their color-coded design.
Pros & Cons
✔ Pros
✔ Prevents cross-contamination by using separate trays for raw and cooked food.
✔ Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
✔ Nestable trays save storage space.
✔ Durable melamine construction that won’t easily break.
✔ BPA-free and kitchen-safe.
✘ Cons
✘ Made of hard plastic (melamine) rather than metal — some users may prefer metal trays for certain grilling tasks.
✘ Not designed to directly hold very hot foods straight off the grill — use with caution and proper heat protection. I cannot confirm tolerance to direct high heat.
Final Verdict
The Cuisinart CPK-200 Grilling Prep and Serve Trays are a simple, practical grilling accessory that helps keep food prep organized and safe — especially for outdoor cooking and BBQ sessions. With their dual-tray system, durable construction, and dishwasher-safe design, they’re a handy addition to any home cook’s toolkit and easy to store when not in use.