Spare Drip Tray vs Removable Drip Tray: Which Fits Your Grill?

Quick answer

Choose the Spare Drip Tray if your grill is model 485501, or the Spare Removable Drip Tray if your grill is model 162105. The model number on your appliance is the only reliable way to pick the right replacement.

Why the model number decides everything

These two trays look similar in purpose but are built for different Morphy Richards models. The Spare Drip Tray is listed for model 485501, while the Spare Removable Drip Tray is listed for model 162105. Neither listing suggests they are interchangeable, so buying by appearance or by the word 'drip tray' alone risks a poor fit.

Check the rating plate or sticker on your grill, usually on the base or back. Match that number exactly to the product listing before ordering.

Removable versus fixed: what the names tell you

The Spare Removable Drip Tray is described as removable for easy cleaning and maintenance. That design suits owners who want to lift the tray out regularly to empty fat and wash it. The Spare Drip Tray is described simply as a direct replacement part that catches drips and spills; the listing does not state whether it lifts out, so do not assume it does.

If easy removal is a priority, the removable tray is the clearer choice, but only if it matches your model. If you simply need to restore a missing or damaged tray on a 485501, the standard spare is the direct fit.

Price and practicality

At the time of writing, both trays are listed at similar low prices, with the Spare Drip Tray at USD 3.34 and the Spare Removable Drip Tray at USD 3.24. The small difference should not drive your decision; fit is what matters. A tray that does not seat correctly can let drips bypass it and make cleaning harder.

Neither listing includes dimensions or material details, so if you need exact measurements, contact the store before ordering rather than guessing.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Fit certainty: Each tray is listed for one specific model. There is no universal fit, so the model number is the deciding factor. Find your model number before comparing anything else.
• Cleaning convenience: The removable tray is explicitly designed to lift out for cleaning. The standard spare tray is not described as removable, so treat removal as unconfirmed. If easy emptying matters, the removable version is the clearer choice, but only for model 162105.
• Price difference: The two trays are priced within a few cents of each other, so cost is not a meaningful tiebreaker. Do not choose on price; choose on model compatibility.

Product facts

• Spare Drip Tray: Genuine Morphy Richards UK replacement part compatible with model 485501. It is the direct-fit option only if your grill carries the 485501 model number.

  

• Spare Removeable Drip Tray: Removable drip tray designed for Morphy Richards model 162105. It lifts out for cleaning, but only fits the 162105 model.

  

Which tray should you buy?

Best for

• Owners of Morphy Richards model 485501 who need a direct replacement drip tray.
• Owners of Morphy Richards model 162105 who want a removable tray for easier cleaning.

Not for

• Anyone whose grill model number is not 485501 or 162105; check with the store for the correct part.
• Owners who need exact dimensions before buying; neither listing provides them.