We Tried It: The Lazy Susan Revolution

“Pass the potatoes” is easier said than done when five of your nearest and dearest relatives are sandwiched between you and your potato-loving great aunt at a family gathering. Many can relate to and picture what happens next: a plate wobbling on its way from one end of the table to another, olive oil dripping to the tablecloth as the plate clumsily exchanges hands, and family members pretending not to be annoyed that they have to put down forkfuls of turkey to deliver the goods to Aunt Ida. 

The Lazy Susan Revolution calls itself the “first patented” lazy Susan turntable for rectangular and oblong tables, and it offers the ultimate party promise: Guests will no longer have to stretch their arms across the table to share food—they can instead simply spin serving plates around the table so that everyone can help themselves. Lazy Susans are typically round, somewhat compact turntables that feature one or several tiers and have long been relied upon as a clever storage solution for everything from spices and laundry detergent to office supplies. The Lazy Susan Revolution expands on this idea (literally) with an oblong design made up of interlocking trays that spin on wheels. The design allows you to place one serving plate on each heat-resistant tray and give it a spin to effortlessly transport main dishes, sides, and condiments around the table.