Gastronorm 2/1 Pans
A Gastronorm 2/1 pan is the largest standard size at 650x530mm, double the width of a 1/1 pan, built for hotels, banqueting kitchens and high-volume catering kitchens that need to hold or transport large batches of food as a single unit. It’s typically used for whole joints, large-format sauces, or bulk vegetables where splitting across smaller pans would be impractical. Stainless steel is the standard material choice given the size and weight involved when full.
Key specifications
The Gastronorm 2/1 is the largest standard size at a fixed 650 × 530mm — double a 1/1 — so it holds or moves large batches as a single unit. Depths follow the standard 20/40/65/100/150/200mm range, with deeper 100-200mm pans suiting the bulk joints, sauces and vegetables this size is chosen for. Stainless steel is effectively the default here: at this footprint a full pan is heavy, so durability and rigidity matter more than the clarity polycarbonate offers. The one essential check is equipment compatibility — 2/1 bays are far less universal than 1/1 or 1/2, so confirm your bain marie, oven, trolley or cabinet actually takes a 2/1 before ordering. Reinforced rims and sturdy handles help with safe lifting when full. Used across hotels, banqueting and large-batch production kitchens.
Gastronorm 2/1 Pans — FAQs
Why would a kitchen choose 2/1 over two 1/1 pans?
When the food item needs to stay whole or in one continuous batch — a large roast, a big-batch sauce, or a bulk vegetable dish that would be awkward to split across separate containers.
What should I check before ordering a 2/1 pan?
Confirm your bain marie, oven or trolley actually has a 2/1-sized bay, since this size is far less universal than 1/1 or 1/2 across standard equipment.