Gastronorm 1/3 Lids
A Gastronorm 1/3 lid fits the 325x176mm pan size, a popular choice for buffet counters and salad bars where three compartments across a standard bain marie width give better portion control than fewer, larger pans. Busy catering kitchens and care home servery lines often favour 1/3 pans for running multiple smaller dishes at once without wasting space. As with other GN lids, check stainless steel versus polycarbonate depending on whether the pan sees oven or hot-holding use.
Key specifications
Gastronorm 1/3 lids fit the 325 × 176mm pan, sized so three sit across a single 1/1 servery bay. As with every GN lid, fit is to the footprint not the depth, so one lid suits the full 20-200mm depth range. Pick solid or notched to match service: notched lids keep a serving spoon in place on buffet and salad counters, while solid lids seal pans for storage and transport. Stainless steel suits hot holding and oven-side use; polycarbonate is lighter and clearer for cold display. Because 1/3 is built to the EN 631 standard, lids interchange across compliant pans and prep counters from any brand. Look for a secure, flush-seating rim that stacks cleanly. Used across hotels, care homes, buffet counters and restaurant serveries.
Gastronorm 1/3 Lids — FAQs
Where is 1/3 most commonly used?
Buffet and salad counters, where three 1/3 pans side by side fill a standard GN 1/1 bay while keeping ingredients separated.
Is a 1/3 lid interchangeable across brands?
Yes, provided it’s marked to EN 631 standard — brands such as Cambro, Vogue and Pujadas all manufacture to the same footprint.