Gastronorm 2/4 Lids
A Gastronorm 2/4 lid covers the 265x324mm pan, a less common oversized fraction used where kitchens want more depth of capacity than a 1/2 pan but don’t need the full width of a 2/3 or 2/1. It tends to appear in hotel and banqueting settings running bespoke bain marie configurations. Material choice follows the same logic as other GN lids: stainless for hot holding and heavier use, polycarbonate for cold, visible storage.
Key specifications
Gastronorm 2/4 lids cover the specialist 265 × 324mm pan — effectively two 1/4 pans in one — giving more capacity than a 1/2 without the width of a 2/3 or 2/1. Like all GN lids they fit to the footprint, not the depth. Stainless steel suits hot holding and heavier use, while polycarbonate is available for cold, visible storage. Solid lids seal contents for holding and transport; notched versions suit self-service. As one of the less universally stocked GN sizes, the essential check is equipment compatibility — confirm your bain marie or cabinet has a matching 2/4 bay before ordering, as this size appears mainly in bespoke configurations. The EN 631 standard means a correctly marked 2/4 lid fits compliant pans from any brand. Used across hotel and banqueting kitchens and bespoke catering fit-outs.
Gastronorm 2/4 Lids — FAQs
Is 2/4 a standard size I’ll find everywhere?
It’s less widely stocked than the core 1/1 to 1/9 range, so it’s worth confirming your bain marie or cabinet is actually configured for a 2/4 bay before ordering.
What material suits a 2/4 lid best?
Stainless steel 18/8 if the pan will be used for hot holding or transport; polycarbonate if it’s purely for chilled or ambient storage.