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Thunder Group SLPA8000 GN 1/1 Stainless Steel Pan 20mm Solid

SKU: SLPA8000

£4.00(£4.80 inc VAT)
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The Thunder Group SLPA8000 is a full-size (GN 1/1) solid gastronorm pan in a shallow 20mm depth, made from stainless steel. It is the kind of straightforward, functional piece that forms the backbone of most commercial kitchen pan sets — used daily for food storage, prep organisation, and service line presentation across a wide range of operations.

In a busy kitchen environment, shallow GN pans at this size earn their keep on the cold side of a bain-marie or as ingredient trays in prep areas. The solid base makes them equally useful for storing portioned items in refrigeration, where the absence of perforations keeps liquids contained and surfaces clean. Stainless steel construction handles the rigours of daily use, repeated washing, and the general demands of a working kitchen without issues.

Practical advantages for day-to-day use include:

  • Compatible with standard GN 1/1 equipment including hot and cold wells, bain-maries, and gastronorm storage systems
  • Solid base retains liquids and sauces, making it suitable for marinades, dressings, and wet ingredients
  • Shallow 20mm profile is useful where stack height or refrigerator shelf clearance is limited
  • Stainless steel construction is hygienic, easy to clean, and durable under repeated service
  • Straightforward to integrate into existing gastronorm pan sets without compatibility concerns

Because this is a shallow pan, it is not intended for bulk storage or deep ingredient quantities — kitchens needing greater volume will want to consider deeper GN alternatives alongside this size. It works best as part of a broader pan system rather than as a standalone solution.

This pan is well suited to restaurants, hotels, contract caterers, deli counters, and any operation running standard GN equipment. If you are building out or replenishing a gastronorm pan set and want to confirm the right depth and size mix for your service style, we are happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

What is a GN 1/1 solid pan typically used for in a commercial kitchen?

A full-size solid gastronorm pan is one of the most commonly used sizes in commercial catering. At this shallow depth, it is particularly useful for storing portioned or prepared ingredients in refrigeration, holding sauces and wet items on a service line, or organising prep components ahead of service. The solid base makes it suitable wherever liquid retention matters.

Is a 20mm depth sufficient, or should I be looking at a deeper pan?

A 20mm pan is a shallow option, best suited to ingredients that do not need much volume — think sliced garnishes, sauces, dressings, or thin-layer storage. If you need to hold larger quantities or bulk ingredients, a 65mm, 100mm, or 150mm depth would be more practical. Many kitchens use a mix of depths across their GN set to cover different tasks.

Will this pan work with my existing bain-marie or cold well?

Provided your equipment takes standard GN 1/1 fittings — which is the case for the vast majority of commercial bain-maries, hot cupboards, and refrigerated prep counters — this pan will fit without issue. If you are unsure about compatibility with a specific piece of equipment, it is worth checking with us before ordering.
Thunder Group SLPA8000 GN 1/1 Stainless Steel Pan 20mm Solid

£4.00(£4.80 inc VAT)

£4.00(£4.80 inc VAT)

The Thunder Group SLPA8000 is a full-size (GN 1/1) solid gastronorm pan in a shallow 20mm depth, made from stainless steel. It is the kind of straightforward, functional piece that forms the backbone of most commercial kitchen pan sets — used daily for food storage, prep organisation, and service line presentation across a wide range of operations.

In a busy kitchen environment, shallow GN pans at this size earn their keep on the cold side of a bain-marie or as ingredient trays in prep areas. The solid base makes them equally useful for storing portioned items in refrigeration, where the absence of perforations keeps liquids contained and surfaces clean. Stainless steel construction handles the rigours of daily use, repeated washing, and the general demands of a working kitchen without issues.

Practical advantages for day-to-day use include:

  • Compatible with standard GN 1/1 equipment including hot and cold wells, bain-maries, and gastronorm storage systems
  • Solid base retains liquids and sauces, making it suitable for marinades, dressings, and wet ingredients
  • Shallow 20mm profile is useful where stack height or refrigerator shelf clearance is limited
  • Stainless steel construction is hygienic, easy to clean, and durable under repeated service
  • Straightforward to integrate into existing gastronorm pan sets without compatibility concerns

Because this is a shallow pan, it is not intended for bulk storage or deep ingredient quantities — kitchens needing greater volume will want to consider deeper GN alternatives alongside this size. It works best as part of a broader pan system rather than as a standalone solution.

This pan is well suited to restaurants, hotels, contract caterers, deli counters, and any operation running standard GN equipment. If you are building out or replenishing a gastronorm pan set and want to confirm the right depth and size mix for your service style, we are happy to help you work through the options.