Rolling Trays
A rolling tray is the flat surface that keeps everything in one place while you roll. It catches loose tobacco, gives you a hard edge to work against and stops papers, filters and tips migrating across the table. This collection holds 27 trays in metal, bamboo and glass from Raw, G.Rollz, Elements, Cookies and Bulldog, starting at £3.99 and running to £29.99 for a tray and storage box combination.
The differences between trays come down to three things. The material, which decides weight and how easily loose material sweeps out. The size, which decides whether it lives on a shelf or travels in a bag. And the edge profile, which decides how well it holds material in when you tip it. Everything in this collection is sold to adults aged 18 and over only.
Tray materials compared
Metal trays
Pressed metal is the classic. It is light, it has a rolled lip that keeps loose material from spilling and the smooth printed surface wipes clean in seconds. Metal trays are also the cheapest way into the category, with the Bulldog and Elements trays in this collection sitting at the lower end of the price range. The rolled edge is the important detail, because it gives you a natural corner to sweep material into when you are packing up.
Bamboo trays
Bamboo is heavier, warmer to the touch and far less likely to slide across a table. The G.Rollz bamboo trays here come in small and large, plus a version with an integrated storage box underneath. Bamboo is a renewable material and it is a lot quieter in use than metal, which matters more than you might expect. The main care point is to keep it dry and wipe rather than soak it.
Glass trays
Glass is the heaviest option and the easiest to clean properly, because nothing sticks to it and it takes a proper wash. The Raw Limited Edition Mini Glass tray is the example in this collection. Glass trays sit dead still on a surface, which makes them the most stable to work on, though they are the least practical to carry around.
Choosing a size
Mini and small trays are roughly the footprint of a paperback. They fit in a bag or a drawer and are ideal if you roll one at a time. Large trays give you room to lay out papers, filters, a grinder and a pouch at once without anything overlapping. If a tray is going to live permanently on a shelf or a coffee table, size up. If it is going to travel, stay small and pick metal over glass.
Trays with storage
Some trays in this collection are sold as sets or with an integrated box. The G.Rollz Bamboo Alien tray pairs the rolling surface with a storage compartment underneath, so papers, filters and a grinder live with the tray rather than being hunted down each time. The Raw Mini Tray Gift Set and the G.Rollz gift sets bundle a tray with accessories, which makes them a straightforward present for someone who already rolls.
Brands stocked here
Raw. Best known for unbleached rolling papers, Raw applies the same natural aesthetic to its trays and accessories.
G.Rollz. The broadest range in this collection, covering licensed artwork and plain bamboo alike, in small, medium and large sizes.
Elements. Recognisable from its rice paper range, with metal trays in the same clean visual style.
Cookies. Streetwear influenced designs with strong colour, aimed at people who want the tray to look like something.
Bulldog. The value option here, with simple printed metal trays at the lowest price in the collection.
Looking after a rolling tray
Metal trays wipe clean with a dry cloth and occasionally a damp one. Avoid abrasive pads because they scratch the print off. Bamboo should be wiped only, never soaked, then kept out of direct sun so it does not dry out and split. Glass can be washed properly in warm soapy water and dried with a soft cloth. Whichever material you choose, emptying the tray regularly stops residue building into the corners where it is hardest to shift.
Delivery and support
UK delivery is free on orders over £20. Rolling trays and accessories are sold to over 18s only and every order is age verified before it is dispatched. If you want to check the dimensions of a particular tray before ordering, call the team on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm.
Rolling tray questions answered
What is a rolling tray used for?
A rolling tray gives you a flat contained surface to work on. It catches loose tobacco so nothing ends up on the table or the carpet, it keeps papers, filters and tips together in one place and its raised lip lets you sweep loose material back into a corner when you finish. Most trays double as a storage surface for a grinder and a pouch between uses.
Which rolling tray material is best?
It depends on where it will live. Metal is light, cheap and wipes clean instantly, so it is the best all rounder and the easiest to carry. Bamboo is heavier and will not slide across a table. It also looks better on display. Glass is the heaviest and the easiest to clean thoroughly, which makes it the most stable choice for a fixed spot at home.
What size rolling tray should I get?
Mini and small trays are roughly paperback sized and are meant to travel in a bag or sit in a drawer. Large trays give you space to spread out papers, filters, a grinder and a pouch at the same time without anything overlapping. If the tray will stay on a shelf or a table, go large. If it needs to move around with you, go small and choose metal.
How do I clean a rolling tray?
Metal trays take a dry cloth and occasionally a damp one. Keep abrasive pads away from them because they lift the printed design. Bamboo should only be wiped, never soaked, then kept out of direct sunlight so the wood does not split. Glass can be washed in warm soapy water and dried with a soft cloth. Emptying the tray regularly prevents residue building up in the corners.
Do rolling trays come with anything else?
Some do. Gift sets in this collection bundle a tray with accessories. One bamboo option includes an integrated storage box beneath the rolling surface so papers, filters and a grinder are kept with the tray. Plain trays are sold on their own, so you would add papers, tips and a grinder separately if you need them.
Do I have to be 18 to buy a rolling tray?
Yes. Smoking accessories are sold to adults aged 18 and over only. Every order placed with Vapestore Direct is age verified before it leaves the warehouse and identification may be requested. These products are intended for adult customers and nothing in this collection is suitable for anyone under 18.
Is delivery free on rolling trays?
UK delivery is free on all orders over £20. Several of the larger trays and gift sets in this collection clear that on their own. Orders placed on working days are picked and dispatched promptly. If you want to check the exact dimensions or the finish of a tray before ordering, call the team on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm.