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Nisbets Essentials Polypropylene 1/2 Gastronorm Container 200mm

SKU: FA825

£9.49(£11.39 inc VAT)

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This is a standard 1/2 gastronorm container made from polypropylene, designed for ingredient storage and prep organisation in commercial kitchens. At 200mm deep, it offers a useful capacity for bulk ingredients, sauces, marinades, and portioned produce, and sits within the universal GN system so it drops into standard refrigeration, bain maries, and shelving without adjustment.

Polypropylene is a practical material choice for this kind of container. It is lighter than stainless steel, straightforward to clean, and the transparent body means staff can identify contents at a glance without removing lids or labels — a small but genuine time-saver during a busy service. The material tolerates temperatures from frozen storage through to ambient prep use, making it suitable for moving produce directly from freezer to fridge as part of a structured defrost rotation.

  • Transparent body allows quick visual identification of contents
  • Compatible with the standard GN system for use across fridges and shelving
  • Suitable for frozen storage and refrigerated holding
  • Lightweight construction reduces handling fatigue during prep
  • Smooth surfaces support straightforward cleaning and sanitisation

These containers work well in kitchens that already use a gastronorm-based storage system. They are not rated for direct oven or bain marie hot-holding use — polypropylene has an upper temperature limit, so for hot-side applications a stainless GN container would be the more appropriate choice. Worth bearing in mind if you are looking to standardise across both cold storage and hot service.

Well suited to prep kitchens, cold rooms, and back-of-house ingredient storage in catering operations of most sizes. If you are equipping a larger operation and need to consider quantities, lid compatibility, or how these fit into an existing storage system, feel free to get in touch with the team.

Frequently asked questions

Can this container be used for hot-holding in a bain marie?

No — polypropylene has an upper temperature limit of +70°C, which makes it unsuitable for sustained hot-holding in a bain marie or oven use. For hot-side service applications, a stainless steel GN container of the same size would be the appropriate choice.

Is a lid available for this container?

This listing is for the container only without a lid. Compatible 1/2 GN polypropylene lids are available separately — it is worth confirming the lid specification matches the 200mm depth if you are purchasing both, as lid fitment can vary by depth across the GN range.

How many of these would a typical prep kitchen need?

That depends on the number of ingredients you are holding in rotation and the frequency of your prep cycles. A common approach is to have at least two containers per ingredient line — one in active use and one being cleaned or restocked. For larger operations running multiple services daily, higher quantities allow for a cleaner separation between fresh and in-use stock.
Nisbets Essentials Polypropylene 1/2 Gastronorm Container 200mm

£9.49(£11.39 inc VAT)

£9.49(£11.39 inc VAT)

This is a standard 1/2 gastronorm container made from polypropylene, designed for ingredient storage and prep organisation in commercial kitchens. At 200mm deep, it offers a useful capacity for bulk ingredients, sauces, marinades, and portioned produce, and sits within the universal GN system so it drops into standard refrigeration, bain maries, and shelving without adjustment.

Polypropylene is a practical material choice for this kind of container. It is lighter than stainless steel, straightforward to clean, and the transparent body means staff can identify contents at a glance without removing lids or labels — a small but genuine time-saver during a busy service. The material tolerates temperatures from frozen storage through to ambient prep use, making it suitable for moving produce directly from freezer to fridge as part of a structured defrost rotation.

  • Transparent body allows quick visual identification of contents
  • Compatible with the standard GN system for use across fridges and shelving
  • Suitable for frozen storage and refrigerated holding
  • Lightweight construction reduces handling fatigue during prep
  • Smooth surfaces support straightforward cleaning and sanitisation

These containers work well in kitchens that already use a gastronorm-based storage system. They are not rated for direct oven or bain marie hot-holding use — polypropylene has an upper temperature limit, so for hot-side applications a stainless GN container would be the more appropriate choice. Worth bearing in mind if you are looking to standardise across both cold storage and hot service.

Well suited to prep kitchens, cold rooms, and back-of-house ingredient storage in catering operations of most sizes. If you are equipping a larger operation and need to consider quantities, lid compatibility, or how these fit into an existing storage system, feel free to get in touch with the team.