Cambro UPCS400 Insulated Food Carrier Box 57Ltr Blue

Name: Cambro UPCS400 Insulated Food Carrier Box 57Ltr Blue
Brand: Cambro
SKU: CG140
Price: 516.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Cambro UPCS400 is a front-loading insulated food carrier built for the safe transport of hot or cold food in commercial catering operations. Constructed from polypropylene with foam insulation throughout the body, it accepts full 1/1 GN pans and holds 57 litres — making it a practical choice for prepared food transport, banqueting runs, event catering, and cook-chill distribution.

In busy service conditions, the front-loading door earns its keep. Staff can access pans without lifting lids or working through stacked contents, which matters when loading and unloading needs to happen quickly. The removable door gasket provides a reliable airtight seal and can be taken out for thorough cleaning — an important practical point for any site operating under HACCP-based food safety procedures, where traceability of cleaning is expected.

Practical points worth noting before ordering:

Front-loading access allows pan retrieval without disturbing stacked loads
Removable gasket supports thorough cleaning and allergen control compliance
Accepts full 1/1 GN pans, compatible with standard catering equipment
Blue colour coding supports temperature or allergen segregation protocols on busy sites
Compatible with a Cambro dolly for easier movement across venues or service areas

At 21.1kg empty, this is a substantial unit. Loaded with food and pans, the weight increases considerably, which is worth factoring in where staff will be moving carriers regularly or where manual handling assessments are in place. For lower-volume needs or lighter-duty transport, smaller-capacity carriers may be more appropriate. For high-volume operations running multiple simultaneous deliveries, it is worth thinking through how many units are needed in rotation to avoid bottlenecks at the point of loading.

This carrier is well suited to contract caterers, event teams, care homes, schools, and any operation regularly moving prepared food away from the main kitchen. The blue finish works particularly well on sites where colour coding by food type, temperature, or allergen category is part of the day-to-day kitchen management system.

If you are working out the right number of units for your service volumes, or want to confirm compatibility with your existing GN pan configuration, the team is happy to help you think it through.

Frequently asked questions

How many of these carriers do we need for a typical banqueting or event operation?

That depends on your service volume, the number of courses being transported simultaneously, and how far the kitchen is from the service point. As a starting point, most operators find they need at least two to three carriers per service station to allow loading, transport, and return without creating a bottleneck — but for larger events or split-site operations, the number climbs quickly. It is worth mapping out your service flow before committing to a quantity.

Is this carrier suitable for transporting cold food as well as hot?

Yes — the insulation works in both directions, helping to hold cold temperatures as well as hot. It is commonly used for chilled or ambient food transport in cook-chill and delivered catering operations. Bear in mind that insulated carriers slow temperature change rather than actively refrigerating, so food should be loaded at the correct temperature and transport times kept within safe limits under your food safety procedures.

How does the blue colour coding work in practice?

The blue finish is most useful on sites that operate a colour-coded system for food segregation — for example, separating allergen-managed meals, distinguishing hot from cold transport, or identifying different service zones. If your operation already uses a colour coding protocol, it is worth confirming that blue aligns with your existing system before ordering, as colour assignments vary between kitchens.

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