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Plastic Gastronorm Pans
Plastic gastronorm pans for commercial food storage and prep, from Cambro, Vogue, Araven, Pujadas and Nisbets Essentials. The range covers 1/1 down to 1/9 sizes in polycarbonate and polypropylene, with matching lids, so you can build a storage system to suit your kitchen. Delivered across the UK from Folkestone, Kent.
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£101.00(£121.20 inc VAT)
These Araven polypropylene gastronorm containers are a practical, everyday storage solution for commercial kitchens. Each container is full 1/1 GN size and holds 13.7 litres, supplied as a pack of four complete with lids. They are made from food-safe polypropylene and are designed to stack neatly in refrigeration, cold rooms, or dry storage racking.
In a busy kitchen environment, storage containers take a great deal of daily handling. Polypropylene resists warping and impact better than thinner-gauge plastics, and these containers are rated down to -40°C, making them equally suitable for blast-chilled or frozen product as they are for ambient prep storage. The lids fit closely enough to protect contents without requiring force to remove during service.
A few features that make these containers practical for day-to-day kitchen use:
- Colour-coded clips included (red, yellow, green, blue) to support allergen and cross-contamination control systems
- Permanent wipe-clean label panel for date coding and content identification
- Dishwasher safe, allowing them to go through a commercial rack washer without degrading
- Stackable profile makes efficient use of shelf and fridge space
These containers sit within the standard GN system, so they are compatible with most commercial refrigeration, gastronorm tables, and shelving designed around that format. They are not insulated or suitable for bain-marie or direct heat use — they are cold and ambient storage containers only.
Well suited to most commercial kitchens: restaurants, school catering, care homes, event catering, and prep kitchens that need a reliable, stackable, colour-codeable storage solution. For operations running very high volumes with more frequent replacement cycles, heavier-gauge alternatives may be worth considering.
If you are looking to standardise storage across a kitchen or need guidance on quantities for a particular setup, the team is happy to help you think it through.
£2.11(£2.53 inc VAT)
This is a polycarbonate lid designed to fit Cambro's 1/6 gastronorm containers. It covers the container opening to protect stored food from contamination and slow heat loss during service or cold holding.
In a working kitchen, lids like this are used constantly — on the cold side to keep prep ingredients covered during service, in refrigeration for overnight storage, and on the hot side to retain temperature in bain-maries or food wells. Polycarbonate is well suited to this kind of daily handling. It withstands repeated drops and the thermal shock of moving between cold storage and warm service environments without cracking or distorting.
- Protects food from cross-contamination during refrigerated storage
- Slows heat loss when holding ingredients at service temperature
- Non-stick surface makes cleaning straightforward
- Deep handle allows a secure grip even with wet or gloved hands
- Dishwasher safe for quick turnaround between services
The lid is rated from -40°C to 99°C, which covers the full range of practical use from deep freeze storage through to hot holding. It is not intended for direct oven or microwave use — if that is a requirement, solid stainless lids or a different container system would be more appropriate.
This lid is a practical fit for any operation already using Cambro 1/6 polycarbonate gastronorm containers. If you are building out a full gastronorm storage system or need to match lids across multiple GN sizes, the team is happy to help you work through what you need.
£22.19(£26.63 inc VAT)
The Araven Transparent Airtight Container is a gastronorm-format food storage container designed for professional kitchen environments. Built to GN 2/3 format, it sits directly into standard bain-marie frames, cold prep units, and refrigeration racking, making it a practical choice for organised food storage across prep and service areas.
Where this container earns its place is in the day-to-day discipline of food safety and stock rotation. It comes supplied with seven colour-coded ColorClips and an integrated label area, which together support allergen management, date labelling, and HACCP-compliant traceability without requiring separate labelling equipment or additional tape. The transparent body lets staff identify contents at a glance without removing lids — a small but genuinely useful advantage during a busy service.
Practically speaking, the airtight seal helps extend the usable life of prepped ingredients held in refrigeration, reducing waste and keeping moisture-sensitive products in better condition between services. The GN format also means containers can move between the fridge, the cold well, and the pass without decanting.
- Airtight ColorClip seal supports HACCP-compliant storage
- Integrated label area keeps traceability information with the container
- Transparent walls allow quick visual stock checks
- GN 2/3 format fits standard refrigeration and bain-marie racking
- Suitable for both cold prep holding and refrigerated ingredient storage
This container suits most commercial kitchen settings — from small café prep areas to larger brigade kitchens needing consistent storage solutions. For operations with high-volume cold storage requirements, larger-format or deeper GN containers may be worth considering alongside this size.
If you're fitting out a prep area or reviewing your storage system and would like to talk through what works best for your setup, we're happy to help.
£7.26(£8.71 inc VAT)
This is a standard 1/2 gastronorm container made from clear polycarbonate, sized at 100mm deep. It fits the universal GN system, slotting directly into gastronorm-compatible fridges, prep counters, bain maries, and storage racks without modification. The clear material means contents are visible at a glance without lifting the container out of its position — a small but genuinely useful advantage during a busy service.
Polycarbonate is a practical choice for this kind of container. It holds up well against repeated handling, stacking, and daily dishwasher cycles, and it is substantially more impact-resistant than standard plastic. The 100mm depth makes it useful for a wide range of prep and storage tasks — deep enough to hold reasonable volumes of mise en place, sauces, or cold garnishes, without being unnecessarily bulky on a crowded shelf or prep surface.
In day-to-day kitchen use, containers like this tend to earn their keep in a few consistent ways:
- Clear sidewalls allow quick visual stock checks without disturbing the line
- GN-compatible sizing integrates with existing refrigeration and storage systems
- Polycarbonate construction withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without warping
- Compatible with separately sold lids for sealed cold storage and transport
- Suitable for use from frozen storage through to ambient prep service
It is worth noting that polycarbonate containers are rated for cold and ambient use, and while this container can tolerate temperatures up to 100°C, it is not intended for oven or direct heat use. If you need containers that move between oven and storage, stainless steel gastronorm pans are the more appropriate choice.
This container suits most types of commercial kitchen — from small independents through to larger operations running high-volume prep. For sites needing greater depth or capacity in the same GN footprint, deeper 150mm or 200mm versions in the same range are worth considering.
If you are building out a gastronorm storage system and want a steer on which depths and sizes work best for your workflow, we are happy to talk it through.
From £2.81(£3.37 inc VAT)
This is a polycarbonate lid designed to fit Vogue's 1/2 gastronorm containers. It provides a close-fitting cover for food storage, helping to maintain hygiene standards and protect contents during refrigeration, transport between sections, or brief hot-holding within the rated temperature range.
Polycarbonate is the material of choice in busy prep and service environments because it resists the knocks and drops that come with high-volume use. Unlike ceramic or glass alternatives, it remains cool to the touch, which matters when staff are handling containers quickly during service. The lid is dishwasher safe, dries quickly, and fits into standard warewashing cycles without special handling.
- Compatible with all Vogue 1/2 GN polycarbonate containers
- Rated from -40°C to 100°C — suitable for freezer storage through to hot-hold
- Polycarbonate construction resists cracking and chipping under daily use
- Dishwasher safe for straightforward cleaning in standard cycles
- Stackable design helps keep storage areas organised
There are no installation requirements here, but it is worth confirming compatibility with your existing container stock before ordering in volume. This lid is made for Vogue's own polycarbonate 1/2 GN range and may not seat correctly on containers from other manufacturers.
Well suited to any commercial kitchen using the Vogue polycarbonate gastronorm system — from small café prep areas to larger production kitchens running multiple GN containers across fridges and bain-maries. If your operation uses a different GN size throughout, the same lid is available in other sizes to match.
If you are building out a full gastronorm storage system and want to make sure everything works together, the team is happy to help you put the right combination together.
£9.16(£10.99 inc VAT)
Cambro's polycarbonate gastronorm containers are a kitchen staple found across prep areas, cold counters, buffet runs and storage racking in professional kitchens. This quarter-size, 65mm deep unit is a practical choice where space is limited but you still need reliable, standardised storage that integrates cleanly with existing GN infrastructure.
Polycarbonate is the preferred material for refrigerated and ambient food storage in commercial environments. It is significantly more impact-resistant than standard food-grade plastics, handles the repeated knocks of a busy kitchen without cracking or clouding excessively, and tolerates a wide temperature range — making it suitable for use in refrigerated prep units as well as ambient service settings. The clear body means contents can be identified quickly during service without lifting or disturbing the container.
- Clear polycarbonate body allows rapid visual identification of contents
- Raised lip profile stacks securely in GN racking and buffet units
- Compatible with Cambro snap-fit lids for sealed storage between services
- Dishwasher safe for straightforward turnaround between shifts
- Standardised GN sizing integrates with most commercial racking and counters
Being dishwasher safe keeps cleaning straightforward — these containers go through the rack with everything else rather than needing hand-washing. Cambro lids, sold separately, create a close seal suitable for refrigerated storage and help manage cross-contamination risk between services.
The 65mm depth suits portioned garnishes, sauces, dressings and similar small-volume prep, and sits comfortably in standard GN racking. It is less suited to bulk storage; for larger quantities a deeper unit or a half- or full-size GN container would be more practical. This size is well suited to smaller prep kitchens, stations with limited rail space, and high-turnover buffet setups where fast access matters more than volume.
If you are building out a full storage system or are unsure which combination of sizes and depths suits your workflow, the team is happy to talk it through.
£12.18(£14.62 inc VAT)
This is a full-size 1/1 gastronorm container in clear polycarbonate, 65mm deep. It sits within the standard GN sizing system used across most commercial refrigeration, prep tables, bains-marie, and storage racking, making it a straightforward fit in the majority of professional kitchen setups.
Polycarbonate is a practical choice for food storage containers. It handles the knocks and stacking pressures of a working kitchen better than thinner plastics, and the material is rated to withstand temperatures from well below freezing up to 100°C, which covers most cold storage and hot-holding applications. The clear body means contents can be identified at a glance during busy service — a small but genuinely useful advantage when working quickly across a cold prep section or a multi-container storage rack.
In day-to-day kitchen use, this size suits bulk ingredient storage, prepped garnishes, sauces, and portioned proteins equally well. Key practical points worth noting:
- Clear polycarbonate allows quick visual identification of contents
- Compatible with standard GN lids sold separately for sealed storage
- Raised lip allows secure slotting into standard GN racks and buffet units
- Dishwasher safe for straightforward end-of-service cleaning
- Rated for use from frozen storage through to 100°C hot-holding environments
The 65mm depth sits in the shallower end of the full-size GN range, which makes it well suited to ingredients that benefit from a wider surface area rather than deep volume — sauces, cut salads, and prepped veg work particularly well. For operations with higher bulk storage demands, deeper GN options within the same range are worth considering.
These containers are a reliable everyday workhorse for most types of commercial kitchen. If you are looking to standardise your GN storage across a site, or want guidance on matching container depths to your specific refrigeration or racking setup, we are happy to help you work through the options.
£6.55(£7.86 inc VAT)
This is a standard 1/3 GN polycarbonate food container from Cambro, one of the more widely used storage brands in professional kitchens. The 100mm depth makes it a practical mid-range option — deep enough to hold a reasonable volume of prepped food, portioned ingredients, or mise en place, without taking up excessive fridge or cold well space.
Polycarbonate is the material of choice for this type of container in commercial use because it handles temperature cycling well, resists cracking under daily handling, and remains clear even after repeated dishwasher cycles. Being able to read the contents at a glance without lifting lids matters during a busy service, and clear-sided containers support that. Cambro's polycarbonate is rated across a wide temperature range, making these containers suitable for refrigerated storage as well as cold bain-marie and ingredient prep applications.
From a practical standpoint, these containers work well in gastronorm-compatible storage racks, prep fridges, and cold-side service units. Key operational advantages include:
- Transparent walls allow quick visual stock checks without removing from storage
- Compatible with standard 1/3 GN lids for sealed refrigerated storage
- Dishwasher safe, reducing manual cleaning time during turnover
- Stackable design supports organised cold storage and mise en place systems
- Polycarbonate construction resists staining and retains clarity over time
It is worth noting that polycarbonate, while durable, is not suitable for use in ovens, microwave units, or direct heat applications. For hot-holding or oven-to-table use, stainless steel gastronorm containers would be the appropriate choice. Lids are sold separately — worth confirming compatibility when ordering if you intend to use these for sealed storage or transport.
These containers suit most commercial kitchen environments — restaurants, hotel kitchens, cafes, and catering operations where 1/3 GN is a standard format. If your operation runs very high storage volumes or requires deeper containers, larger GN sizes or greater depths are available in the same range.
If you are building out a storage system or want to confirm the right mix of container sizes and depths for your kitchen, the team is happy to help you think it through.
£11.28(£13.54 inc VAT)
The Cambro GripLid is a polycarbonate lid designed to fit 1/6 gastronorm food pans. Its defining feature is a moulded-in polyurethane gasket that creates a firm, consistent seal around the rim of the pan, holding the lid securely in place rather than simply resting on top. The clear polycarbonate construction means contents are visible without lifting the lid.
In busy kitchen and cold storage environments, this kind of secure seal makes a practical difference. Lids that shift or lift during transport lead to spills and cross-contamination risk. The gasket grip on the Cambro GripLid keeps the lid seated during movement — useful when pans are being carried between prep areas, loaded into walk-in fridges, or transported between sites. The crystal-clear material also supports HACCP-friendly working practices by allowing staff to identify contents at a glance without disturbing the seal.
- Gasket-sealed lid reduces spill and cross-contamination risk during transport
- Clear polycarbonate allows at-a-glance stock identification
- Suitable for use across a wide temperature range, from freezer storage to hot-holding
- Dishwasher safe for straightforward end-of-service cleaning
- Polycarbonate construction is resistant to cracking and chipping under daily commercial use
As a 1/6GN size, this lid is suited to smaller prep inserts and ingredient storage pans — commonly used in cold wells, bain-maries, and ingredient stations on the pass. It is not intended for full-size or larger GN configurations. Cambro produce GripLids across the standard GN size range, so if your operation runs a mix of pan sizes, compatible options are available.
If you are fitting out a new cold storage or prep station and want to confirm the right lid and pan combination for your setup, the team is happy to assist.
£12.44(£14.93 inc VAT)
This is a flat polycarbonate lid designed specifically for use with Cambro High Heat quarter gastronorm food trays. It provides a secure, close-fitting cover to retain heat and protect food contents during holding, transit, or storage, and is built to withstand the temperature demands common in busy food service operations.
In a working kitchen, these lids earn their place during prep and service alike. They handle the shift from cold storage through to hot holding without issue, making them practical for operators who need to move product between environments — from a reach-in to a steam table or low-temperature oven — without swapping containers. The material holds up well under repeated use and commercial warewashing, provided they are used within the intended temperature limits.
The practical advantages of a well-made GN lid are easy to underestimate until you are without one:
- Retains heat and moisture during holding service, reducing food quality loss
- Protects contents in cold storage and during transit between stations
- Suitable for use in microwaves, steam tables, ovens, and hot holding equipment
- Stackable design helps manage storage space in busy kitchens
- Compatible with Cambro High Heat 1/4 GN trays for a consistent, secure fit
One practical point worth noting: this lid is designed for Cambro High Heat GN trays specifically. It may not seat correctly on standard polycarbonate or stainless steel GN pans from other manufacturers, so it is worth confirming compatibility with your existing tray stock before ordering in volume.
This lid suits most food service environments — cafés, contract catering, pub kitchens, and school meal operations — where quarter GN trays are already in use. If your operation runs predominantly full or half GN formats, other size options are available.
If you are unsure which lid format works best across your current tray stock, we are happy to help you work through the options.
£10.86(£13.03 inc VAT)
This is a full-size (1/1 GN) polypropylene food storage container, 100mm deep, designed for everyday ingredient storage and preparation work in commercial kitchens. It holds a useful volume of product, fits standard gastronorm shelving and most refrigeration units designed around GN sizing, and is made from BPA-free polypropylene throughout.
In a working kitchen environment, containers like this take a fair amount of daily handling — stacking, sliding across prep tables, going in and out of cold storage. The polypropylene construction is robust enough for that kind of regular use, and the transparent body means staff can identify contents at a glance without lifting the container or disturbing the food inside. The temperature tolerance spans refrigeration and freezer storage, making it practical across most cold-side applications.
Practical day-to-day advantages include:
- Clear body allows quick identification of contents without opening
- Compatible with standard GN shelving and refrigeration systems
- Safe for fridge and freezer storage without warping or cracking
- BPA-free material supports food hygiene compliance
- Lid available separately for sealed cold storage or transport
There are no water, electrical, or ventilation requirements. These containers are straightforward to clean by hand or in a commercial dishwasher, though as with most polypropylene items it is worth checking your dishwasher temperature settings — sustained high-temperature wash cycles can shorten the working life of plastic containers over time.
This container suits most catering operations as a general-purpose prep and storage solution — cafés, school kitchens, pub kitchens, and hotel operations all commonly use GN polypropylene at this depth. For sites with particularly high storage demands or where stainless GN containers are preferred for durability or temperature retention, alternatives are available at different price points.
If you are fitting out a kitchen and want to make sure you are ordering the right mix of GN sizes and depths for your workflow, we are happy to talk it through.
£28.94(£34.73 inc VAT)
This Araven GN 1/2 food storage container is a straightforward, practical storage solution for commercial kitchen prep and cold storage. Made from ABS plastic and sized to the GN 1/2 footprint, it sits directly into standard gastronorm-compatible refrigerators, bain maries, and prep tables, fitting neatly alongside other GN equipment already in use.
The blue colour coding makes it well suited to allergen or protein separation protocols, or to any kitchen running a structured colour-coded food rotation system. The wipe-clean labelling area supports clear date and content marking without the mess of tape and markers, which matters when stock rotation needs to be consistent across a whole team rather than relying on individual habit.
For day-to-day kitchen use, this container handles the temperature range typically encountered across prep, chilling, and brief reheating tasks. It is dishwasher safe, which keeps cleaning straightforward during changeovers.
- Blue colour coding supports allergen separation and food rotation discipline
- Wipe-clean label area keeps identification consistent across the whole team
- GN 1/2 footprint integrates directly with standard refrigeration and prep equipment
- Dishwasher safe, reducing cleaning time during busy changeovers
- ABS construction is robust enough for regular daily use in commercial environments
This size works well for smaller-volume prep sections or as part of a broader set covering multiple GN sizes and depths. Kitchens with high-volume storage requirements may find it worth building out a complete set across GN 1/1, 1/3, and 1/4 formats to cover the full range of prep and service needs.
If you are putting together a storage system from scratch or want to confirm the right size mix for your operation, the team is happy to help you work through what makes sense.
£101.00(£121.20 inc VAT)
These Araven polypropylene gastronorm containers are a practical storage solution for commercial kitchens needing reliable, organised food holding across fridge, cold room, and prep environments. Supplied as a pack of four, they are sized to the standard 1/2 GN format, making them compatible with the majority of refrigerated prep counters, gastronorm shelving, and storage racks already in use in most professional kitchens.
Polypropylene is a well-proven material for food storage containers in commercial use. It handles the temperature range common in professional cold storage without warping or becoming brittle, and it resists the staining and odour absorption that cheaper plastics can suffer over repeated service cycles. The containers are dishwasher safe, which matters in kitchens where manual cleaning time is limited during a busy service.
The colour-coding system is one of the more operationally useful features here. Each pack includes sets of colour clips in red, yellow, green, and blue, allowing kitchens to implement or extend a colour-coded allergen or ingredient separation system without additional labelling costs. A permanent wipe-clean label is fixed to each container, keeping identification legible through repeated washing cycles.
- Colour-coded lids and clips support allergen separation and ingredient organisation
- Permanent wipe-clean label withstands repeated dishwasher cycles
- Compatible with standard gastronorm shelving and refrigerated prep counters
- Suitable for fridge, cold room, and prep area storage
- Airtight lid design helps maintain freshness and reduce cross-contamination risk
These containers are well suited to smaller kitchens, cafés, and delis as an everyday storage staple, and equally practical as supplementary storage in larger operations. If your site requires a significantly higher storage volume per container or a deeper GN configuration, there are alternative sizes in the range worth considering.
If you are building out a colour-coded storage system or are unsure which GN configuration best fits your existing shelving setup, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
£39.55(£47.46 inc VAT)
These Araven polypropylene containers are a straightforward, reliable solution for food storage and rotation in a commercial kitchen. Sized to the 1/6 gastronorm standard, they slot directly into standard GN-compatible cold prep units, fridges, and bain marie frames, making them a practical choice for kitchens that already work around a GN system.
Each container comes with an airtight lid, which helps maintain food quality during storage and reduces the risk of cross-contamination between prep stages. The polypropylene construction handles the temperature range from frozen storage through to hot holding service conditions, and both the containers and lids are dishwasher safe — an important consideration in high-turnover environments where cleaning time matters.
The pack includes a set of colour-coding clips and a wipe-clean permanent label on each container, which supports allergen management and food rotation without requiring additional labelling materials. In practice, this kind of built-in system is useful in kitchens where multiple prep teams share cold storage and clear identification reduces the chance of mix-ups during service.
- Airtight lid helps preserve food quality and limits cross-contamination
- Colour-coding clips support allergen segregation and food rotation
- Compatible with standard 1/6 GN shelving and refrigeration
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for flexible use
- Wipe-clean label allows clear, reusable content identification
These containers suit most commercial kitchens as everyday workhorses for portioned prep, mise en place, and fridge storage. For sites needing larger volumes or deeper capacity within the same GN footprint, alternative sizes are worth considering. If you are unsure which capacity suits your service volume, the team is happy to talk it through.
£5.79(£6.95 inc VAT)
This is a half gastronorm food tray from Cambro, moulded in polypropylene and sized to the standard 1/2 GN footprint at 100mm deep. It is designed to hold, transport, and present food across multiple stages of kitchen work — from cold storage through to service — without needing to transfer contents between vessels.
Polypropylene is a practical choice for this type of tray. It handles the temperature range found in cold prep environments reliably, and the translucent material means staff can see at a glance what is inside and roughly how much remains, without lifting lids or opening fridges unnecessarily. The material is also resistant to the staining and odour absorption that can affect lower-grade plastics over time.
In everyday kitchen use, trays like this tend to earn their keep through consistency rather than any single standout feature. A few practical points worth noting:
- Fits standard 1/2 GN slots in fridges, bain maries, and gastronorm trolleys
- Translucent body allows quick visual stock checks without opening lids
- Stacks cleanly without wedging or sticking when empty
- Suitable for cold storage and ambient food prep use
- Lightweight at 400g, reducing fatigue during busy service changeovers
The 100mm depth suits portioned or bulk ingredients that do not require the full capacity of a deeper tray. For kitchens needing additional volume in the same footprint, deeper 1/2 GN options are available. For broader coverage of a prep station, full GN trays may be more appropriate.
If you are fitting out a new kitchen or standardising your gastronorm setup and want to talk through which sizes and depths make sense for your workflow, we are happy to help.
From £5.25(£6.30 inc VAT)
This Vogue quarter-size gastronorm container is made from polycarbonate — a robust plastic that handles the day-to-day demands of a working kitchen without the weight or fragility of stainless steel or glass. At 100mm deep, it sits in the mid-range of available depths and offers a practical capacity for portioned ingredients, prepped garnishes, cold buffet items, or refrigerated storage.
Polycarbonate containers like this one are a common fixture in prep kitchens, cold sections, and front-of-house buffet setups. They remain cool to the touch even when holding chilled product, which makes handling easier during a busy service. The material is also transparent, which helps with at-a-glance stock checks without lifting lids.
Key practical advantages for kitchen use include:
- Lightweight construction reduces fatigue during repeated handling
- Stackable profile helps keep fridges and prep areas organised
- Dishwasher safe and designed to drip dry quickly after washing
- Compatible with standard gastronorm lids for covered storage
- Suitable for use across a wide temperature range, from the freezer to hot holding limits
It is worth noting that polycarbonate containers are not suitable for oven or direct heat use — they are intended for cold storage, chilled prep, and ambient holding. For applications requiring heat, stainless steel gastronorm containers would be the appropriate choice.
This container is well suited to smaller operations — cafés, delis, grab-and-go counters, and smaller restaurant kitchens — as well as busier sites that need a reliable stock of lightweight GN containers for prep and pass use. If you regularly work with larger volumes, deeper or larger GN sizes are available across the range.
If you are unsure which depth or GN size fits your setup, the team is happy to help you work it out.
£3.36(£4.03 inc VAT)
This is a quarter-size gastronorm food tray from Cambro, made from polypropylene and 100mm deep. It is intended for storing, transporting, and holding food in refrigerated or ambient conditions in commercial catering environments.
Polypropylene is a practical choice for cold-side storage. It handles the temperature range found in standard refrigeration and blast chilling without becoming brittle, and the translucent material means kitchen staff can identify contents at a glance without lifting the lid — a small but useful advantage during a busy service. The tray is straightforward to clean and sits comfortably within standard gastronorm storage systems.
- Translucent body allows quick identification of contents without opening
- Stacks cleanly without wedging or sticking between trays
- Suitable for use across refrigerated and ambient storage
- Compatible with standard 1/4 GN lid systems
- Lightweight and easy to handle during prep and service
Being a 100mm depth, this tray offers a reasonable holding volume for a quarter-size unit, making it useful for portioned ingredients, sauces, or prepped garnishes. It is not suited for hot-holding or oven use — polypropylene has an upper working limit that makes it a cold and ambient storage item only. Kitchens needing oven-safe or bain-marie-compatible trays should look at stainless steel gastronorm alternatives.
This tray is well suited to delis, sandwich bars, small restaurants, and prep sections where space is limited and organised cold storage matters. For higher-volume operations running extensive mise en place across multiple sections, a broader range of depths and sizes may be worth considering alongside this unit.
If you are building out a gastronorm storage system and want guidance on which sizes and depths work best for your operation, the team is happy to help.
£19.96(£23.95 inc VAT)
The Pujadas allergen-free GN pan is a half-size plastic gastronorm container intended for kitchens that need to manage allergen separation as part of their food safety practices. Like other pans in the Pujadas allergen-free range, it is designed to be visually distinguishable from standard GN pans, helping kitchen teams maintain clear boundaries between allergen-containing and allergen-safe ingredients during preparation, storage, and service.
In practical terms, allergen management in a busy kitchen relies heavily on physical segregation and visual cueing. A dedicated pan that is clearly identifiable at a glance reduces the risk of cross-contact during fast-paced service periods, where the margin for error is smallest. This type of pan is commonly used alongside a broader allergen-control protocol — it supports the process but works best as part of a wider system rather than as a standalone measure.
- Visually distinct design supports allergen segregation workflows
- Half-size GN format fits standard gastronorm equipment and refrigeration
- Plastic construction is practical for cold storage and prep use
- Suitable for use alongside standard GN pans within an allergen management system
As with any plastic gastronorm pan, it is worth confirming compatibility with your existing lids and storage racking before ordering in volume, particularly if you are mixing pan depths across a section.
This pan is well suited to kitchens of any size that handle allergenic ingredients and need to demonstrate clear physical separation as part of their allergen management procedures. If you are building out a full allergen-safe pan set or are unsure which configuration best suits your prep workflow, we are happy to help you think it through.
£10.41(£12.49 inc VAT)
The Pujadas Polinorm allergen-free lid is designed to fit 1/3 gastronorm containers and is produced from a material formulation intended to support allergen management practices in professional kitchens. The allergen-free designation refers to the composition of the polycarbonate or polypropylene used in manufacture, making these lids suitable for operations where cross-contamination between allergen groups is a compliance consideration.
In day-to-day service, lids of this type are used to cover prep containers during storage, transport between sections, and cold holding. A well-fitting 1/3 GN lid reduces temperature loss in refrigerated units, helps maintain food safety standards during busy service periods, and keeps contents protected in high-traffic kitchen environments. The Polinorm range from Pujadas is generally regarded as a reliable workhorse across continental European professional kitchens and is increasingly specified in UK operations.
- Allergen-free material composition supports structured allergen management
- Secure fit on 1/3 GN containers for storage and cold holding
- Suitable for use in refrigerated and ambient storage
- Resistant to routine commercial kitchen handling and cleaning
- Compatible with standard 1/3 gastronorm container stacking
These lids are best suited to kitchens operating formal allergen protocols, where colour-coded or material-designated equipment is part of the control system. They are equally practical as a general-purpose 1/3 GN lid where allergen-safe materials are specified as standard across the kitchen. For operations needing full GN coverage across multiple sizes, the Polinorm range extends to other GN formats.
If you are specifying lids as part of a broader allergen management system or want to confirm compatibility with your existing Pujadas containers, we are happy to help you work through the right combination.
£2.11(£2.53 inc VAT)
This is a standard 1/6 gastronorm container moulded from polycarbonate, offered in a 65mm depth. It fits into any GN-compatible bain marie, cold well, prep counter or storage system that accepts sixth-size inserts. The clear body allows contents to be identified quickly without lifting the container.
Polycarbonate containers of this type are a practical choice for cold-side applications: salad bars, garnish stations, dessert counters and refrigerated prep inserts. The material stays cool to the touch even when the surrounding unit is running, which helps with safe handling during service. Containers like this are commonly used alongside stainless GN pans where visibility matters more than heat retention.
- Clear body allows instant visual identification of contents
- Lightweight construction reduces handling fatigue during busy service
- Stackable design makes refrigerator and dry storage more efficient
- Dishwasher safe and shaped to drip-dry quickly after washing
- Compatible with standard GN lids and sixth-size inserts across most equipment
It is worth noting that polycarbonate is not suitable for oven use or prolonged exposure to very hot liquids. For hot-holding applications, a stainless steel GN pan is the more appropriate choice. This container is best kept to cold storage, chilled display and ambient prep use.
Well suited to operations that need a reliable, cost-effective sixth-size container for cold-side service — cafés, delis, small restaurants and catering prep kitchens will find it a practical everyday workhorse. If you need a shallower or deeper option, or require full GN sets across multiple sizes, the team is happy to help you work out what combination suits your setup.
£36.80(£44.16 inc VAT)
This is a GN 1/1 food storage container from Araven, manufactured in ABS plastic and supplied in blue as part of a colour-coded identification system. It comes with an airtight lid, a set of colour-coded clips and a permanent wipe-clean label, making it straightforward to integrate into a food rotation and allergen management system without additional labelling materials.
The blue colour coding is commonly used in kitchens to designate specific food types or allergen categories, and the included clips allow the lid to seal securely during storage or transit between prep and service areas. The ABS construction handles a broad temperature range, making these containers suitable for chilled storage, blast chilling, and hot-hold applications where temperatures remain within the material's limits.
- Colour-coded blue for straightforward food rotation and allergen control
- Airtight lid with securing clips included in the box
- Wipe-clean permanent label for content and date identification
- Dishwasher safe for fast turnaround in busy operations
- Microwave safe for direct reheating without decanting
Being GN 1/1 sized, these containers sit correctly in standard gastronorm refrigeration, bain-marie units, and prep table inserts, which reduces the need for decanting and keeps workflow efficient during service.
If you're building out a colour-coded storage system across a larger operation, or unsure which container depths suit your specific storage configuration, the team is happy to help you think it through.
£17.51(£21.01 inc VAT)
This is a full-size 1/1 gastronorm container made from food-grade polycarbonate, designed for storage, preparation and service use across commercial kitchen environments. The clear material allows staff to identify contents at a glance without removing the container from a rack, shelf or cold unit.
Polycarbonate gastronorm containers are a practical everyday choice in professional kitchens. They hold up well under repeated handling, resist cracking better than standard clear plastic alternatives, and remain serviceable over a long period of regular use. The 150mm depth makes this container a useful option where volume matters — suited to bulk ingredient storage, prepped components held during service, or refrigerated prep that needs to transfer directly to a bain-marie or display unit.
Operationally, this container offers a number of straightforward advantages:
- Clear sidewalls allow quick visual stock checks during a busy service
- Standard 1/1 GN footprint fits most gastronorm racks, fridges and counter units
- Dishwasher safe, which keeps turnaround time low in high-throughput kitchens
- Compatible with separately available lids for sealed refrigerated storage
- Raised lip supports stacking and slotting into standard gastronorm runners
There are no installation requirements for a container of this type, but it is worth confirming that your existing gastronorm racks or refrigeration units are sized to accept 1/1 GN fittings before ordering in quantity. The polycarbonate material is rated for use down to -40°C, making it suitable for blast chilling and frozen storage as well as ambient and refrigerated use. At the upper end of its temperature rating, the material remains safe to handle, though it is not intended as a direct cooking vessel.
This container is well suited to most types of commercial kitchen — from small independent restaurants through to contract catering operations and hospitality venues. For sites with very high volume storage demands, larger or deeper format containers may be worth considering alongside this size.
If you are looking to standardise your gastronorm storage system or are unsure which combination of sizes and depths would work best for your operation, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
£21.21(£25.45 inc VAT)
The Cambro GripLid is a polycarbonate lid designed to fit standard 1/2 GN food pans. Its defining feature is a moulded-in polyurethane gasket that grips the rim of the pan firmly, creating a secure seal without clips or additional fasteners. The crystal-clear polycarbonate construction allows staff to identify pan contents at a glance without lifting the lid.
In busy kitchen and service environments, the GripLid earns its place by preventing spills during transport between the kitchen and the servery, and by reducing the risk of cross-contamination when pans are stacked or stored in a walk-in. The secure fit is particularly useful for liquid-heavy contents such as soups, sauces, and dressings, where a loose-fitting lid is a genuine operational hazard.
- Moulded polyurethane gasket grips the pan rim for a secure, spill-resistant seal
- Crystal-clear polycarbonate for at-a-glance content identification without removing the lid
- Suitable for temperature ranges from freezer storage through to hot-holding service
- Safe for commercial dishwashers, supporting high-turnover cleaning routines
- Fits standard 1/2 GN food pans across the Cambro range and compatible gastronorm lines
From a practical standpoint, the lid is dishwasher-safe and straightforward to clean by hand. Polycarbonate is a robust material for everyday kitchen use, though it is worth noting that it will discolour over time with exposure to strongly pigmented foods such as tomato-based sauces — this is a characteristic of the material rather than a product fault.
The GripLid is well suited to catering operations that prep and store large quantities of liquid or semi-liquid foods and need reliable, stackable storage. It works equally well in schools, hospitals, contract catering, and hotel banqueting kitchens. If your operation runs a high volume of pans or needs lids across multiple GN sizes, it is worth having a conversation about building out a consistent set.
If you are unsure which lid or pan combination best suits your storage setup, the team is happy to help you work through it.
From £21.49(£25.79 inc VAT)
This Vogue polycarbonate gastronorm container is a full 1/1 GN size at 200mm depth, providing a generous storage capacity suitable for bulk ingredients, prepared foods, salads, and cold-hold service. Polycarbonate construction makes it significantly lighter than equivalent stainless steel containers while remaining robust enough for daily commercial kitchen use.
In a working kitchen environment, polycarbonate GN containers like this one are most commonly used in cold areas — refrigerated prep, chilled storage, and cold buffet display. The material stays cool to the touch when contents are refrigerated, which aids safe and comfortable handling during service. The wide temperature tolerance means containers can go directly from freezer storage into a chilled service environment without issue. They are not suited to oven use or direct heat applications, and operators should be aware that polycarbonate containers are not designed for use above 100°C.
Practical advantages for kitchen teams include:
- Lightweight construction reduces handling strain during busy service periods
- Dishwasher safe and designed to drip-dry quickly, keeping turnaround times short
- Stackable profile makes efficient use of refrigerator and storage shelf space
- Highly resistant to cracking and chipping under normal commercial handling
- Compatible with standard 1/1 GN lids to seal contents between service periods
The 200mm depth makes this a practical choice where volume of storage matters — useful for larger prep quantities or venues catering for significant numbers. Shallower GN containers are available where space is at a premium or where a thinner profile is needed for display or smaller batch storage.
If you are unsure whether polycarbonate is the right material for your specific use case, or need guidance on building out a complete GN system, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
£6.76(£8.11 inc VAT)
This is a standard 1/3 gastronorm container made from polycarbonate, available in black with a 100mm depth. It fits any gastronorm-compatible equipment or storage system accepting third-size pans, and is a practical everyday choice for cold food storage, ingredient holding, and prep organisation in commercial kitchens.
Polycarbonate containers of this type are widely used in cold-side operations — salad bars, chilled prep counters, fridges, and cold bain-maries. The material stays cool to the touch when holding chilled food, which makes handling comfortable during service. The black finish is a common choice for front-of-house display and for distinguishing cold-side containers from other GN stock. Being polycarbonate rather than stainless steel, it is noticeably lighter, which helps when containers are being moved, stacked, or handled repeatedly during a busy shift.
- Compatible with any standard 1/3 GN gastronorm system or storage rack
- Polycarbonate construction stays cool to the touch when chilling
- Dishwasher safe and designed to drip dry quickly after washing
- Lightweight enough for comfortable repeated handling during service
- Stackable design supports efficient cold storage organisation
It is worth noting that polycarbonate is not suited to hot holding or oven use. The temperature tolerance covers cold storage well, but these containers should not be used in hot bain-maries or direct heat applications — stainless steel GN pans are the appropriate choice for those environments. They are also more susceptible to staining over time than stainless alternatives if used with strongly coloured ingredients.
This container suits cold prep and storage in most commercial kitchens — from small cafés needing organised fridge storage to larger operations standardising their GN system. If you are fitting out a full cold-side system or need to match lids and container depths across a range of GN sizes, it is worth talking through your requirements with us before ordering.
£14.86(£17.83 inc VAT)
This is a full-size polypropylene gastronorm container in the 200mm depth, part of the Nisbets Essentials range. It is a straightforward, practical storage vessel used across prep, cold storage and service environments in commercial kitchens. The material is BPA-free polypropylene, and the container is clear throughout, which is a small but useful detail in a busy kitchen.
In day-to-day kitchen use, clear gastronorm containers reduce unnecessary handling. Staff can identify contents without lifting the container or removing a lid, which matters during a busy service when speed and hygiene both count. The 200mm depth gives useful volume for bulk ingredient storage, prepped components, or portioning ahead of service.
- Compatible with standard gastronorm refrigeration and prep table systems
- Transparent construction allows contents identification without opening
- Safe for fridge and freezer storage down to -40°C
- BPA-free polypropylene construction supports food hygiene compliance
- A compatible lid is available separately for sealed storage
There are no special installation requirements — this container works within any standard 1/1 GN system. It is worth confirming that your refrigeration or storage unit accepts 200mm-depth pans, as shallower depths are more common in some countertop units. The temperature tolerance of -40°C to +70°C means it is suitable across cold storage and ambient prep environments, though it is not intended for oven or baine marie use at higher temperatures.
This container is well suited to smaller operations, prep kitchens and catering environments where reliable, food-safe bulk storage is needed without complexity. For sites with very high throughput or where stackable sealed storage is a priority, it is worth considering a deeper container or a model with an integrated lid system.
If you are unsure which depth or size works best across your storage setup, we are happy to help you work through the options.
£20.25(£24.30 inc VAT)
The Cambro High Heat H-Pan is a polycarbonate gastronorm food pan made to 1/2 GN specification at 65mm deep. It is designed to move through a commercial kitchen's full workflow — from cold prep and freezer storage through to oven reheating and hot service — without needing to transfer food into a different vessel at each stage.
In a busy kitchen environment, that flexibility has real operational value. A pan that can go from freezer to oven to steam table reduces handling, saves time during service, and lowers the risk of spillage or cross-contamination during transfers. The translucent amber polycarbonate and moulded-in graduations allow staff to assess contents and volumes quickly without lifting lids or disturbing the line.
- Moves directly from freezer storage into oven reheating without transfer
- Compatible with steam tables and bain marie setups
- Moulded graduations support accurate portioning and stock checks
- Translucent amber colour aids at-a-glance identification in busy fridges
- Non-stick surface reduces food residue and simplifies cleaning
Because these are polycarbonate rather than stainless steel, they are lighter to handle and better suited to dry and cold storage applications as well as reheating. They are not intended for direct flame or intense dry-heat cooking, so operators using high-temperature convection ovens should check compatibility against the pan's rated heat tolerance before regular use at upper temperature limits.
These pans are well suited to catering operations, care homes, contract kitchens, and any site running a cook-chill or cook-freeze workflow where a single pan needs to serve multiple stages of food preparation and service. For operations needing deeper capacity or full-size GN pans, alternative sizes are available within the range.
If you are building out a gastronorm system or want to confirm these are the right fit for your workflow, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
£10.31(£12.37 inc VAT)
This is a 1/9 gastronorm food tray from Cambro's high heat range, moulded in polycarbonate-family plastic and designed to move between storage, cooking, and service environments without needing to transfer food between containers. The 100mm depth makes it a practical size for condiments, garnishes, sauces, and small-volume ingredients that need to stay accessible during service.
The material is rated from -40°C through to 190°C, which means a single tray can go from freezer storage into a microwave or conventional oven and then straight onto a steam table or bain marie. In a busy kitchen, that kind of flexibility reduces the number of containers in circulation and cuts down on unnecessary food handling — both of which matter when a service is moving quickly. The flat base promotes even heat distribution across the contents, which is worth noting for anything that benefits from consistent temperature throughout rather than hot spots at the edges.
For everyday practical use, the reinforced handle and finger grip make the tray easy to lift and manoeuvre safely, even when full and hot.
- Moves directly between freezer, oven, microwave, and steam table
- Flat base supports even heat distribution across contents
- Reinforced handle provides a secure grip when hot or loaded
- Lightweight and compact — fits standard 1/9 GN slots and lids
- Straightforward to clean by hand or in a commercial dishwasher
This tray is well suited to smaller operations running a limited garnish or condiment range, and equally useful in larger kitchens where 1/9 slots are used for mise en place on the pass. If your operation requires higher-volume storage or deeper capacity in the same footprint, it is worth looking at alternatives within the Cambro GN range.
If you are unsure whether the 100mm depth suits your setup or need guidance on building out a compatible GN system, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
£54.03(£64.84 inc VAT)
These Araven polypropylene gastronorm containers are a practical storage solution for prep kitchens and cold larders. Made to the standard 1/4 GN footprint, they sit neatly in gastronorm-compatible refrigeration, bain-maries, and storage racks alongside other GN equipment, making them straightforward to integrate into an existing kitchen setup.
The containers are supplied with a set of colour-coded clips in four colours — red, yellow, green, and blue — which is useful for allergen separation, date rotation, or ingredient identification without the need for additional labelling systems. Each container also carries a permanent wipe-clean label panel, which takes marker pen clearly and cleans down without peeling or smearing. The polypropylene construction is robust enough for daily kitchen use and the containers are dishwasher safe, holding up well under repeated commercial wash cycles.
- Colour-coded clip system supports allergen and ingredient separation
- Airtight lid helps preserve shelf life and reduces waste in cold storage
- Permanent wipe-clean label panel — no adhesive labels needed
- Dishwasher safe and suitable for daily commercial use
- Compatible with standard GN refrigeration and storage systems
These containers are rated for use from -40°C up to 95°C, making them suitable for cold storage and ambient prep work, though they are not designed for oven or steam cooking use. At the 1/4 GN size and 4.3-litre capacity, they are well suited to portioning, mise en place, and storing smaller volumes of ingredients rather than bulk prep. Kitchens with higher-volume storage requirements may find a larger GN size more practical.
If you are unsure whether the 1/4 GN size is the right fit for your storage setup or workflow, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
£44.15(£52.98 inc VAT)
This APS polycarbonate cover is designed to fit standard 1/1 gastronorm trays and platters, providing a straightforward protective lid for use across buffet service, food preparation, and cold storage applications. Made from polycarbonate, it offers the clarity of glass with considerably more resistance to knocks and drops in a working kitchen environment.
In practice, covers like this earn their place on buffet counters and prep benches where food needs to be kept clean and presentable between service periods. The stackable design means multiple units store neatly without taking up unnecessary space — a practical consideration in kitchens where storage is always at a premium.
- Fits standard 1/1 GN trays and platters without modification
- Polycarbonate construction resists cracking and chipping under daily use
- Stackable profile reduces storage footprint between services
- Clear material allows food to be identified without lifting the cover
- Suitable for buffet display, cold holding, and general food protection
It is worth confirming the depth of the tray or platter you intend to cover, as the cover's internal clearance will determine whether it sits flush or requires a slight overhang. This cover is sold singly, so quantities can be matched to your actual service requirements.
Well suited to hotels, function caterers, and restaurant buffet operations running standard GN equipment. If your operation uses deeper display pieces or requires a tighter seal for transport, it is worth discussing alternatives before ordering. The team is happy to help confirm the right fit for your setup.
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Plastic Gastronorm Pans Buying Guide
Sizes, depths and materials
Pans are listed in 1/1, 2/3, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/9 gastronorm sizes, with depths from 65mm to 200mm, and the range covers more than the products listed here. Cambro and Vogue offer polycarbonate pans, including clear and black Vogue versions. Cambro, Araven and Nisbets Essentials offer polypropylene, and Araven also lists ABS containers. Cambro High Heat pans are listed too, so check the product page for the temperature details of any pan you plan to heat or chill.
Lids and allergen control
- Lids: Vogue notched and clear lids, Cambro soft seal lids and GripLid, and Pujadas Polinorm lids, matched to pan size. Many lids are listed separately from the pans.
- Allergen options: Araven purple allergen containers and Pujadas allergen-free pans and lids. Colour coding helps with separation, but it does not replace your own allergen procedures.
- Multi packs: several Araven containers are sold in packs of 4, with capacities given in litres.
How to choose
Start with the size that fits your fridge, counter or gastronorm unit. Smaller sizes can share the space of a 1/1 pan, which helps when you want several products in one place. Choose depth by what you store, then add the matching lid. Clear polycarbonate lets you see contents at a glance.
Need help choosing? Call Advantage Catering Equipment on 01304 827 272.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes of plastic gastronorm pan do you sell?
The range includes 1/1, 2/3, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/9 sizes. Depths run from 65mm to 200mm, and each product page gives the exact size.
Do the pans come with lids?
Some do, and many lids are listed separately. Vogue, Cambro and Pujadas lids are in the collection, so check that the lid matches the pan size and brand.
Do you have allergen-free gastronorm pans?
Yes. Araven lists purple allergen containers, and Pujadas lists allergen-free pans and lids. Check the product page for the sizes available.
What is the difference between polycarbonate and polypropylene pans?
Both are in the range. Vogue polycarbonate pans are clear or black, so clear versions let you see the contents. Check each product page for temperature limits and care instructions before use.
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