EAIS 'Z' Frame Space Saving Gastronorm Trolleys – 1/1 & 2/1

The EAIS 'Z' frame gastronorm trolley is a stainless steel tiered trolley designed to store and transport full-size gastronorm containers in busy commercial kitchens. Available in both 1/1 and 2/1 gastronorm formats, these trolleys provide up to 20 tiers of capacity, keeping containers organised, accessible, and off work surfaces during service. The distinguishing feature of the 'Z' frame design is its ability to nest multiple trolleys together when not in use, reducing the footprint to a fraction of the space that conventional straight-frame trolleys would require.

In operational terms, this kind of space saving matters considerably in kitchens where back-of-house storage is limited. The ability to stack several empty trolleys into roughly the same floor space as a single unit means they work well in prep areas, walk-in chillers, and holding areas where square footage is at a premium. The 20-tier configuration gives enough vertical capacity to handle significant volumes of prepped or stored containers through a service period without needing to restack or reorganise mid-service.

From a practical standpoint, the fully welded stainless steel construction is well suited to the demands of daily commercial use — resistant to corrosion, straightforward to clean, and built to withstand the knocks of a working kitchen environment. The retaining edges on the front and rear of each tray slide help prevent containers from shifting during movement, which is a small but useful detail when trolleys are being moved across uneven floors or through swing doors. The 125mm castors with bumpers give reasonable manoeuvrability while offering some protection to units and door frames.

• Up to 80% space saving when trolleys are nested together
• Suitable for use in prep areas, fridges, and holding zones
• Retaining edges on tray slides prevent containers shifting in transit
• Fully welded construction withstands repeated cleaning and daily commercial use
• Available in both 1/1 and 2/1 gastronorm formats to match existing kit

These trolleys are well suited to kitchens that handle volume prep and batch cooking — catering operations, hospital kitchens, school meal services, and contract catering sites where gastronorm containers are the standard unit of production. For sites with higher throughput or a need for more specialised configurations, there are heavier-duty and purpose-designed alternatives worth considering.

If you are unsure whether the 1/1 or 2/1 format is the better match for your operation, or want to confirm compatibility with your existing container sizes, our team is happy to talk it through before you place an order.