Collection: Gastronorm Pans

Gastronorm Pan Sizes Explained

The gastronorm system uses fractional sizing, where each pan is a fraction of the standard 1/1 (full-size) pan. This means smaller pans can be combined to fill the same space as a larger pan, giving you complete flexibility across your service and prep stations.

• GN 1/1 (Full Size): 530 × 325 mm — the standard commercial kitchen pan size
• GN 1/2 (Half Size): 325 × 265 mm — two GN 1/2 pans fit in the space of one GN 1/1
• GN 1/3 (Third Size): 325 × 176 mm — popular for sauces, sides, and prep ingredients
• GN 1/4 (Quarter Size): 265 × 162 mm — ideal for garnishes and small portions
• GN 1/6 (Sixth Size): 176 × 162 mm — perfect for toppings and condiments
• GN 1/9 (Ninth Size): 176 × 108 mm — the smallest standard size for individual prep components
• GN 2/1, 2/3, 2/4: Larger formats for bulk production and high-volume service

Most pans are also available in multiple depths: 65mm, 100mm, 150mm, and 200mm — giving you control over capacity and stacking efficiency in fridges, freezers, ovens, and prep benches.

Choosing the Right Gastronorm Pan Material

• Stainless steel gastronorm pans: The professional standard. Heat-safe for ovens, induction cooktops, and bain maries. Highly durable, easy to sanitise, and HACCP-compliant. Ideal for cooking, holding, and display.
• Polypropylene gastronorm pans: Lightweight, hygienic, and freezer-safe down to -40°C. Best for cold storage, ingredient prep, and bulk handling — they're cheaper and easier on the wrist than steel.
• Polycarbonate gastronorm pans: Crystal-clear, shatter-resistant, and dishwasher-safe. Perfect for cold food display, salad bars, and front-of-house service where visibility matters.
• Porcelain gastronorm pans: Premium presentation pans for buffets, hot food displays, and chafing systems. Oven-safe and adds upmarket appearance to service stations.
• Anti-jam gastronorm pans: Stainless steel pans with a specially designed lip that prevents pans from sticking together when stacked — saving time during service and reducing damage from forced separation.

How Gastronorm Pans Are Used

Gastronorm pans are the connective standard across the modern commercial kitchen. The same pan can move between:

• Cold storage: Walk-in cool rooms, undercounter fridges, salad prep fridges, prep counters
• Cooking: Combi ovens, convection ovens, deck ovens, steamers
• Hot holding: Bain maries, hot food displays, chafing dishes, soup kettles
• Service: Buffets, carveries, self-service counters, takeaway lines
• Transport: Insulated food carriers, banquet trolleys, mobile catering units

This interchangeability is what makes gastronorm such a powerful system — your prep, cook, hold, and serve workflow uses one consistent format throughout.

Gastronorm Accessories

Complete your gastronorm setup with compatible accessories:

• Lids — solid, slotted, hinged, and notched for utensil access
• Gastronorm trolleys — for transporting pans between prep, cook, and service
• Food storage containers — for bulk dry-good storage that complements GN pans
• Bain maries — designed to accept standard GN pan configurations
• Countertop prep fridges — built around GN-pan layouts for sandwich and salad stations

Why Buy Gastronorm Pans from Hospitality Connect

Hospitality Connect supplies commercial kitchen equipment to operators across Australia, and gastronorm pans are one of our core categories. Here's what you get when you order GN pans through us:

• Real stock, fast dispatch: Warehouse-held inventory means same- or next-day dispatch on most popular sizes — no manufacturer lead times.
• Trade and volume pricing: Single venue or multi-site rollout — our trade rates scale with the order, and account-managed customers get preferred pricing year-round.
• Showroom-tested products: We physically inspect the equipment we stock. If it's not up to commercial standard, it doesn't make it to the catalogue.
• Sizing advice across your kitchen: Need to spec pans across combi ovens, prep fridges, and bain maries? Our team will work out the right size and depth mix for your workflow.
• Australia-wide delivery: Direct shipping from our warehouse, with consolidated freight available for new venue fit-outs.

Gastronorm Pan Care and Longevity

Commercial gastronorm pans are an investment that should last years when cared for properly. A few rules of thumb to extend pan life:

• Skip the wire wool on stainless: Use soft brushes or non-abrasive scrubbing pads — wire scourers score the surface and start corrosion.
• Upgrade to anti-jam if you stack constantly: Anti-jam stainless eliminates forced-separation damage and bent rims, which is where most pans fail.
• Respect thermal limits: Polypropylene and polycarbonate cannot handle direct oven heat. Move all pans gradually between temperature extremes where possible.
• Inspect rims regularly: Bent or warped rims break the gastronorm seal and cause spillage in transit and in bain maries.
• Match the right lid to the job: Solid lids for transport, slotted for utensil access, hinged for buffet display — using the correct lid extends the life of both pan and lid.

Need Help Choosing? Talk to Us.

Whether you're outfitting a new venue, replacing worn pans, or upgrading to anti-jam stainless, our team can help you spec the right combination of sizes, depths, and materials. We have trade accounts available for hospitality operators across Australia, and our showroom is open for hands-on product viewing.