Emile Henry

The Emile Henry Ceramic Gastronorm is a 1/3 GN food service dish made from ceramic and designed specifically for professional catering use. Unlike standard ceramic tableware, this range has been built to the gastronorm standard, meaning it sits correctly in chafing dishes, bain maries, and hot or cold display counters without modification or adapters.

In service, ceramic holds heat well once warmed through, making it a practical choice for buffet and counter display where food needs to stay at temperature between replenishment. The extra-thick base helps protect against thermal shock during repeated heating and cooling cycles, which is a common cause of cracking in lesser ceramic pieces used in commercial settings. The rolled trim adds structural resilience to the edges, which take the most punishment during daily handling and washing.

• Compatible with standard chafing dishes and hot or cold counters
• Thick base reduces risk of cracking under repeated thermal cycling
• Rolled trim protects against chipping at the edges
• Stackable for practical storage when not in service
• Suitable for oven use as well as counter display

At 4.8kg, this dish carries some weight, which is worth factoring in if front-of-house staff will be handling it regularly during service. It is a 1/3 GN size, so it fits alongside other 1/3 GN inserts within a full-size or two-thirds frame. For operators needing larger presentation dishes within the same system, full GN or 1/2 GN ceramic options may be more appropriate.

This dish suits hotels, restaurants, and catering operations running buffet or carvery service where the appearance of ceramic is preferred over stainless steel. It is particularly well suited to ambient or heated counter display rather than high-intensity kitchen production use.

If you are building out a full counter display setup and want to confirm compatibility with your existing chafing or counter equipment, the team is happy to help.