Gastronorm 1/4 Pans
Gastronorm 1/4 pans measure 265x162mm and are typically used for lower-volume ingredients like garnishes, condiments or sauces, where four pans can fit within a single GN 1/1 servery bay. This size is common in hotel breakfast bars, carveries and care home dining rooms that need fine control over smaller quantities without waste. Choose polycarbonate for visible cold storage or stainless steel where the pan also sees hot holding.
Key specifications
A Gastronorm 1/4 pan measures 265 × 162mm, so four fit within a single 1/1 bay — ideal for lower-volume ingredients that still need their own space. Choose depth and material to match the job: 20-65mm depths suit condiments, sauces and garnishes, while deeper 100-150mm options hold more without widening the footprint. Stainless steel covers hot holding and oven use, and polycarbonate suits chilled display and fridge storage where visibility helps. As the footprint is fixed by the GN standard, 1/4 pans interchange across bain maries, saladettes and prep fridges from any compliant range, and a matching lid protects contents between prep and service. Look for reinforced rims and smooth interiors that portion and clean cleanly. Used across hotel breakfast bars, carveries, care home dining and cafés.
Gastronorm 1/4 Pans — FAQs
When does a kitchen need a 1/4 rather than 1/3 or 1/2?
When the ingredient is used in smaller quantities relative to the main dish — sauces, chopped garnish, or condiments — so a smaller footprint avoids over-portioning shelf space to low-turnover items.
Can 1/4 pans be used for cold prep only?
They can be used for either — polycarbonate 1/4 pans suit fridge storage and cold display, while stainless steel versions extend to oven and hot-holding use too.