Gastronorm sizes were created by the\u00a0European Standards Committee<\/strong>\u00a0as a way to standardise the container sizes in the catering industry. They are designed to help make it easier, simpler and more cost effective for manufacturers of catering equipment and the end consumer.<\/p>\n There are 9 different sizes,<\/strong>\u00a0which are based on the outer dimensions of the container. GN containers are available in a variety of depths, enabling them to be used for a wide range of foodstuffs, and in various pieces of equipment.<\/p>\n Various materials are available, as it\u2019s not only for heating that\u00a0Gastronorm pans\u00a0are used for. They are also used for\u00a0storage when refrigerating, displaying in self-service environments and storing warm food for service<\/strong>. They are generally available in stainless steel, polycarbonate, melamine, polypropylene and even porcelain, meaning that there is a gastonorm pan to suit all storage or display needs.<\/p>\n Another useful benefit of using Gastronorm pans is that\u00a0they are modular by design<\/strong>. For example, you may have a 1\/1 GN Sized Well. This could be filled with a 1\/1 GN pan. Or it could be filled with 2 x 1\/2 GN pans; or 1 x 1\/2GN pan and 2 x 1\/4 GN Pans; or even 6 x 1\/6 GN pans. Since gastronorm pans are all based on fractions, you can flexibly combine containers together to suit your needs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stainless Steel Gastronorm Pans<\/strong>\u00a0are usually used for cooking, keeping food warm and chilling. They are also often seen used to keep food warm in a buffet display, or as a\u00a0bain marie.<\/p>\n The steel retains heat and keeps the food warm and allows you to cook food in a pan and then keep it warm afterwards without switching containers.<\/p>\n Polycarbonate\u00a0and Polypropylene containers<\/strong>\u00a0are often used for keeping foods refrigerated, or in a buffet display setting. They offer a flexible, strong, and sometimes transparent design that allows easier identification when being stored.<\/p>\n Melamine containers<\/strong>\u00a0are made from a strong, lightweight and hard, thermosetting plastic. They are durable, strong and also available in different colours, making them great for displaying and storing food. These are not suitable for use in the oven.<\/p>\n Porcelain gastronorm dishes<\/strong>\u00a0are suitable for hot or cold food preparation, storage and presentation in buffet displays or as an alternative to traditional stainless steel pans. They are strong and are Oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher proof.<\/p>\n Will it fit:<\/strong>\u00a0Check before ordering that the Gastronorm pan will fit in your equipment, and vice-versa. It\u2019s important you use pans that will fit correctly. Ensure you check the depth of the pan will be compatible with your equipment, these are listed on the product page.<\/p>\n Which material:<\/strong>\u00a0You should also check to make sure you choose a material that is suitable for the way you\u2019ll be using them. Some materials can be used for both cooking and refrigerating, others are best for display.<\/p>\n Do you need lids:<\/strong>\u00a0Most gastronorm pans have options for lids, some with cut-outs for keeping ladles or other utensils organised.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_sticky_column=”false” parallax_scroll=”no” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no”][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”] Gastronorms Explained [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”] When looking for your next piece of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-313","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nGN Sizes and Ratios:<\/h2>\n
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\n Size<\/strong><\/td>\n Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 1\/1<\/strong><\/td>\n 530 \u00d7 325mm<\/td>\n Full GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 1\/2<\/strong><\/td>\n 325 \u00d7 265mm<\/td>\n Half GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 1\/4<\/strong><\/td>\n 265 \u00d7 162mm<\/td>\n Quarter GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 2\/1<\/strong><\/td>\n 650 \u00d7 530mm<\/td>\n Double GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 1\/3<\/strong><\/td>\n 325 \u00d7 176mm<\/td>\n 1 Third GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 2\/3<\/strong><\/td>\n 354 \u00d7 325mm<\/td>\n 2 Thirds GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 2\/4<\/strong><\/td>\n 530 \u00d7 162mm<\/td>\n 2 Quarter GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 1\/6<\/strong><\/td>\n 176 \u00d7 162mm<\/td>\n Sixth GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GN 1\/9<\/strong><\/td>\n 108 \u00d7 176mm<\/td>\n Ninth GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n ![\"Gastronorm](\"https:\/\/www.buzzcateringsupplies.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/Blog\/Gastronorm_Sizing_Guide.png\")
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