GN containers for professional kitchens (3)

Professional GN catering containers

The Gastronorm system simplifies the organisation of work throughout the kitchen. A single standard set of dimensions allows the containers to be used at every stage of food preparation – from storing ingredients and mise en place to cooking, serving and display at the buffet.

Stainless steel GN containers

Stainless steel GN containers are essential equipment in any professional kitchen. Selected models can be used in convection ovens, refrigerators, bain-maries and warming cabinets, meaning a single container can accompany a dish through various stages of the catering process.

Various depths and sizes are available, allowing you to choose a container suited to the quantity of food being prepared and the appliance in which it will be used.

GN containers made of polycarbonate and plastic

Transparent or semi-transparent plastic GN containers make it easier to check the contents without having to open the container. They are ideal for storing products, preparing ingredients and organising workstations.

The temperature range and suitability for use with specific appliances should always be checked in the specifications for the model in question.

Porcelain GN containers for buffets

Porcelain GN containers combine standard Gastronorm dimensions with an aesthetic suitable for the direct presentation of dishes. They are ideal for hotel, breakfast and banquet buffets, where the container serves both a practical and a display function.

Fine Dine offers, amongst others, porcelain GN 1/1, GN 1/2 and GN 1/3 sizes.

GN sizes – 1/1, 1/2, 1/3 and smaller

The GN size specifies the dimensions of the container’s base. GN 1/1 serves as the reference point, whilst smaller variants allow the space within an appliance or serving station to be divided amongst several products. In professional catering, sizes such as GN 1/1, GN 1/2, GN 1/3, GN 1/4, GN 1/6 and GN 1/9 are frequently used.

When selecting a size, you should take into account both the quantity of product and the layout of the appliance, bain-marie, refrigerated counter or serving station.

Different depths of GN containers

Containers of the same size can come in a range of depths. For example, professional HENDI GN 1/1 containers are available in heights ranging from 20 to 200 mm. This allows the capacity to be tailored to the product and the production process.

GN containers for bain-maries, ovens and refrigeration

One of the main advantages of the GN system is its compatibility with a wide range of catering equipment. Carefully selected containers can be used in bain-maries, warming cabinets, refrigeration units and selected ovens. For example, HENDI Kitchen Line GN steel containers are designed for convection ovens, refrigerators, bain-maries and warming cabinets.

Lids and accessories for GN containers

The system can be supplemented with lids and other compatible accessories. Available options include standard lids and models designed for specific processes, e.g. with a cut-out for a sous-vide circulator.

How to choose a GN container?

When choosing catering containers, it is worth paying attention to:

• the GN size and compatibility with the equipment used,
• depth and capacity,
• the material used,
• the permissible temperature range,
• suitability for use in an oven, bain-marie or refrigeration,
• availability of suitable lids,
• stackability,
• cleaning and washing methods.

Choose GN containers for the catering industry suited to the preparation, storage, reheating and serving of food. The Gastronorm standard facilitates the organisation of a professional kitchen and allows for the efficient use of the same space within appliances, in the back-of-house and during food service.