Gastronorm 1/6 Pans
A Gastronorm 1/6 pan is a compact 176x162mm container, letting six fit within a standard 1/1 bay — ideal for buffet toppings, dressings, garnishes or condiments where variety matters more than volume. Cafes, hotels and busy catering kitchens use 1/6 pans to keep multiple smaller ingredients fresh, visible and easy to access without cluttering a servery line with oversized containers. Polycarbonate is the common choice for clarity in cold display; stainless steel where hot holding is needed.
Key specifications
Gastronorm 1/6 pans share the fixed 176 × 162mm GN footprint, so six sit within a single 1/1 bay and drop into any compliant bain marie, prep fridge or topping rail. Choose by depth and material: within the standard 20/40/65/100/150/200mm range, shallow 65-100mm pans suit most condiments, dressings and garnishes, with deeper options for higher-turnover items. Polycarbonate is the usual pick here for its clarity and light weight in cold display and fridge use, while stainless steel covers hot holding where needed. Because the footprint is standardised, 1/6 pans interchange across saladettes, pizza-prep counters and buffet rails from any GN range, and matching lids let them stack securely for overnight storage. Look for smooth, reinforced rims that clean easily and resist chipping. Used across cafés, hotels, delis and restaurant serveries.
Gastronorm 1/6 Pans — FAQs
What’s a typical use for a 1/6 pan?
Condiment and toppings bars, antipasti counters, or any setup needing several small, distinct ingredients on display at once.
Are 1/6 pans stackable?
Yes — most stainless steel and polycarbonate GN pans are designed to stack securely with matching lids, which is useful for fridge storage overnight.