Cal-Mil Blonde 7" x 20" x 3 1/2" Maple Wood Riser | Vertical Space-Saving Display for Appetizers

Linear displays are a fundamental tool of professional catering and buffet presentation, and the Cal-Mil Blonde 7" × 20" × 3½" Maple Wood Riser is one of the cleanest expressions of that format available. A 20-inch run of warm maple at a low 3½-inch elevation: it's an invitation to stage a row of appetizers, a line of plated canapés, a bread service presentation, or a full cocktail garnish lineup with the kind of organized elegance that separates a premium catering operation from a standard one.

The 3½-inch elevation is deliberately subtle just enough to lift the display above the flat table surface and create that crucial visual separation that makes a row of items look "arranged" rather than "placed." At this height, items in the row behind the riser remain fully visible, making it ideal for use in layered display configurations where a second, taller riser sits at the back and this piece occupies the front or middle position.

The 20-inch length and 7-inch depth accommodate a meaningful product run. Eight to ten appetizer spoons, a full row of crostini, five plated dessert shots, or a sequence of individual sauce ramekins all sit comfortably across this riser's surface. The maple finish photographs exceptionally well warm tones, visible grain, the kind of natural material that makes food photography look expensive with minimal effort from the photographer.

Best uses in Canadian foodservice:

• Passed appetizer landing stations provide a clean, elevated rest surface for trays of canapés during cocktail receptions
• Buffet front-of-line risers stage the first course or feature item at a slightly elevated height for maximum visual impact
• Bread service displays elevate a row of individual bread portions or a sliced focaccia presentation to a comfortable serving height
• Cocktail bar garnish rails line up garnish jars, infused syrups, or bitters bottles in a clean, accessible sequence
• Pastry case overflow stage featured pastries outside the display case on the counter at an elevated, browseable height

Solid maple, sanded smooth, consistent blonde finish. The 3½-inch version coordinates perfectly with the taller 7-inch riser (BC-16814) for a two-height display system across the same 20-inch width. Clean, understated, reliably professional.

Ships Canada-wide. Pair with BC-16814 for a two-level front-and-back display system.