Gastronorm 1/2 Lids
Gastronorm 1/2 lids cover the half-size GN pan, measuring 325x265mm — exactly half the footprint of a 1/1 pan — and are a common choice where two smaller compartments suit a bain marie or fridge better than one large pan. They’re widely used in cafes and hotel servery lines for running two different fillings or sauces side by side. As with all GN lids, match the fraction size precisely and check whether solid or notched suits your service style.
Key specifications
Gastronorm 1/2 lids cover the 325 × 265mm half-size pan and, like all GN lids, fit to the footprint rather than the depth, so one 1/2 lid suits any 1/2 pan from 20mm to 200mm deep. Choose between solid and notched: solid lids seal food for chilled storage, stacking and transport, while notched lids let a serving utensil rest in place on a servery line. Stainless steel handles hot holding and daily wear; polycarbonate stays lighter and clear for cold display and fridge use. As the GN standard is fixed, 1/2 lids interchange freely across pans and counters from any compliant supplier. Look for a rim that seats securely without rocking and stacks flat for storage. Used across cafés, hotel breakfast bars, pubs and restaurants.
Gastronorm 1/2 Lids — FAQs
Why choose 1/2 over 1/1?
A 1/2 pan lets you split a bain marie well into two smaller sections, useful when running smaller batches of two different dishes rather than one large volume of a single item.
What depths do 1/2 pans typically come in?
Standard depths run from 20mm up to 200mm, so the lid needs to sit flush regardless of depth — always confirm the lid is depth-independent (most are) before ordering.