Plastic smallware plays a vital role in keeping quick service restaurants (QSRs) running smoothly. In fast-paced kitchens, speed and food quality must work together. Sonoco Industrial & Specialty Plastics helps make that possible with a full line of durable, precision-engineered pieces, from rigid holding trays to industry-trusted seasoning dispensers like AccuSalt® and AccuTaste®. These quick service restaurant tools are designed to improve portion control, reduce waste, and maintain consistency with every order, helping teams serve food quickly while preserving texture and flavor from kitchen to customer.
What Is Plastic Smallware—and Why It Matters in QSRs
In foodservice, plastic smallware refers to the trays, dispensers, containers and utensils used to prepare, serve or store food. These products play a critical role in QSR environments. They support repeatable processes, help maintain portion control and streamline food handling. When built for performance in foodservice, our plastic solutions improve speed, accuracy and consistency at every service touchpoint, supporting better outcomes in both the kitchen and the customer experience.
The Power of Dispensing Tools in Fast Food Operations
Precision tools like Sonoco's iconic seasoning and salt dispensers help streamline food preparation and improve results across fast food kitchens. They deliver portion control that ensures consistent flavor and nutritional accuracy-no more overseasoned fries or sodium surprises. This level of control helps protect food quality, improve customer satisfaction and meet brand standards without guesswork.
Their simple, intuitive design reduces training time and operator error, helping staff stay efficient during busy service hours. Cleaning and refilling is fast and easy, supporting better sanitation and food safety from shift to shift.
By using products built for repeatability and speed, QSR teams can maintain quality and keep pace with customer demand while reducing waste and improving the customer experience.
AccuSalt® and AccuTaste®: Smarter Solutions by Sonoco
For QSRs, consistency isn't a luxury. It's a requirement. That's why industry leading QSRs rely on Sonoco's dispensers, including the AccuSalt and AccuTaste systems, to deliver consistent seasoning across every location, every shift, every day.
The AccuSalt dispenser is engineered to solve a long-standing challenge in food preparation: too much or too little salt. With its proprietary design, it releases the same amount of salt with every use. Team members simply flip it over the fries or other fried foods, and the dispenser applies the correct amount each time.
AccuTaste offers similar benefits for seasoning blends, allowing restaurants to apply precise flavor doses that enhance food without overpowering it. Both dispensers are easy to operate, clean and refill, making them ideal for fast-paced kitchens.
Together, these tools show how plastic smallware can do more than support workflow. They help protect the integrity of the food from prep to plate.
Custom Plastic Smallware Pans & Trays
Sonoco's high-heat plastic smallware trays and pans are built to perform in demanding foodservice environments. Used in holding cabinets, ready-to-eat displays, and grab-and-go setups, they help preserve food quality by maintaining heat, preventing sogginess and extending hold times.
Compared to metal trays, Sonoco's designs offer better thermal control, longevity and durability and improved compartmentalization. They're lighter, safer to handle and quieter in a busy kitchen.
SonoWare® trays and pans are tested to withstand temperatures up to 375°F and meet NSF cleanability standards. With built-in handles and stackable designs, they support faster workflows and cleaner storage. Whether you need a custom or semi-custom solution, Sonoco delivers durable, efficient tools that keep quick service operations moving.
Ready to improve your foodservice operations? Contact Sonoco Industrial & Specialty Plastics to explore smarter, scalable smallware solutions for your brand.
