What size is gastronorm?

530 x 325 mm
Gastronorm dimensioning is used globally and indicates the outer dimension of the containers used in professional kitchens. The basic measure called GN-1/1 is 530 x 325 mm. All container sizes are measured in relation to the basic measure.

What is a gastronorm container?

Gastronorm (GN), sometimes spelled Gastro-Norm, is a European standard for kitchenware tray and container sizes that is commonly seen worldwide in the catering and professional food industry, as well as in certain parts of the high-end consumer market.

How many Litres is a gastronorm?

Product details. The Gastronorm tray 1/1 meets the high requirements of professional gastronomy with versatility – be it for keeping your food cold, warm, or even freezing. The container is 20 mm deep and has a capacity of up to 2,5 Litres.

Can you cook in gastronorm pans?

The silicone ‘flexipan’ gastronorm pans have highly innovative qualities – you can use them to – Cook / Chill / Freeze / Oven / Microwave / Serve; a truly versatile product!

Why is a hotel pan called that?

As to why these pans are called hotel pans, the name probably came from long ago, when hotel owners would serve their guest dinners at designated times, and everyone would eat at once, requiring the use of large pans for serving. Many hotel chefs served food in chafing dishes, as well.

What is a sixth pan?

1/6 Pan: A sixth pan measures 6 inches by 62⁄3 inches, so it takes six to fill the same space as a full-size pan and three to fill the same space as a half-size pan. Sixth pans are commonly used to hold soups, dressings, and toppings for salads. This is the size that’s most often used on salad and sandwich prep tables.

Why is it called a 600 pan?

The numbers 200, 400, and 600 come from original manufacturers stock number suffixes used to designate the depth. The overall sizes are Full, Half, Third, Sixth and Ninth (a “Third Pan” is 1/3 of a Full Pan – 3 of them fit in a standard “Full Size” steam table insert, etc).

What is a 200 pan?

“200 Pan” Refers to the depth of a Hotel Pan being roughly 2 inches deep. “400 Pan” Refers to the depth of a Hotel Pan being 4 inches deep.

What is a 9th pan?

1/9 Pan: A ninth pan measures 4 inches by 62⁄3 inches. Ninth pans are the smallest of the available steam table pan sizes. They’re commonly used to hold small quantities of seasonings, spices, garnishes, toppings, and condiments.

Why is it called a 200 pan?

Hotel pans are available in various depths, such as 2 1/2, 4, 6, and 8 inches deep. They are sometimes identified by their depth, with a “200” meaning a 2-inch deep pan, a 400 meaning 4 inches deep, and so on. This practice stems from the original manufacturing practice of identifying stock sizes by these numbers.

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