Gastronorm 1/3 Pans
A Gastronorm 1/3 pan measures 325x176mm, letting three pans sit within a standard GN 1/1 bay — a common configuration for buffet counters, salad bars and multi-dish servery lines in hotels, care homes and busy catering kitchens. This size strikes a balance between capacity and variety, giving more options on the counter without each portion being too small to serve properly. Available in stainless steel for hot service or polycarbonate for cold display.
Key specifications
Gastronorm 1/3 pans measure 325 × 176mm, letting three sit across a single 1/1 servery bay for multi-dish counters. Specify by depth and material within the standard 20/40/65/100/150/200mm range: shallower 40-65mm depths suit toppings, garnishes and salad-bar items, while 100-150mm hold deeper fillings and sauces. Stainless steel handles hot holding and oven use, and polycarbonate keeps cold displays clear and light. The fixed GN footprint means 1/3 pans drop into any compliant bain marie, refrigerated prep counter or buffet unit, and notched lids let a serving spoon stay in place during service while solid lids seal pans for transport. Look for rolled, reinforced rims for durability and easy cleaning. Used across hotels, care homes, buffet counters and restaurant serveries.
Gastronorm 1/3 Pans — FAQs
What’s 1/3 best suited to?
Salad bars, buffet counters and any setup where three distinct fillings or sides need to sit within the same servery footprint as a single 1/1 pan.
Do I need lids for 1/3 pans?
Yes if the pans are used for storage or transport between prep and service — solid lids for transit, notched lids if a serving spoon needs to stay in place during service.