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Introduction to GN Food Pans: Various Sizes and Benefits with Tips for Choosing the Right Ones for Your Business

⬑ Example of GN food pans used in a restaurant cafeteria

GN food pans, commonly known as "GN pans" (Gastronorm Pans), are essential equipment found in professional kitchens, hotels, restaurants, and catering services. With internationally standardized sizes clearly defining GN pan dimensions, they help systematize food management and equipment organization in refrigerators, freezers, or ovens.

Standard Sizes of GN Food Pans

Size	Dimensions (cm)	Description
GN 1/1	53.0 x 32.5	Full size, ideal for rice and curry shops, catering or buffet setups
GN 1/2	32.5 x 26.5	Versatile, fits perfectly in pairs within GN 1/1 pans
GN 1/3	32.5 x 17.6	Ideal for organizing ingredients or food preparation
GN 1/4	26.5 x 16.2	Used for sauces or small portions of food
GN 1/6	17.6 x 16.2	Perfect for separating ingredients
GN 1/9	10.8 x 17.6	Smallest size, for condiments or side dishes

⬑ GN food pan sizes and arrangement

Benefits of GN Pans by Size

GN 1/1: For main dishes, such as buffet lines in hotels, cafeterias, or rice and curry shops
GN 1/2: For medium-sized portions, side dishes, desserts, or fruits
GN 1/3 and 1/4: Soups, sauces for stir-fry preparation, or categorized foods
GN 1/6 and 1/9: Used in sandwich bars, condiments, or seasoning stations in hot pot restaurants

Usage Examples

Buffet restaurants use GN 1/1 for main dishes and GN 1/6 for dipping sauces and sides

Kitchens use GN 1/2 for ingredient prep and GN 1/3 for stir-fry sauces, convenient for cooking and maintaining kitchen cleanliness

⬑ Food arrangement in an international buffet line

Tips for Choosing GN Pans

Material: Various options available in the market, with stainless steel being popular in 2 grades:
- Stainless steel Grade 304 Standard grade for food-contact kitchen equipment Food-safe Rust-resistant even in humid or wet environments Suitable for both hot and cold foods
- Stainless steel Grade 201 More affordable but thinner than Grade 304, not suitable for acidic foods like vinegar or lemon juice. Best for pans not exposed to high heat or moisture
Depth: Choose based on food volume: 6.5 cm / 10 cm / 15 cm
Lids: Help keep food fresh longer and protect from dust and insects

Order GN food pans via the links below from brands Hua Ma Lai / Sphinx

Food Pan Products	6.5 cm Depth	10 cm Depth	Lid
GN 1/1 Size Food Pan	GN 1/1 - 6.5	GN 1/1 - 10	GN 1/1 Lid
GN 1/2 Size Food Pan	GN 1/2 - 6.5	GN 1/2 - 10	GN 1/2 Lid
GN 1/3 Size Food Pan	GN 1/3 - 6.5	GN 1/3 - 10	GN 1/3 Lid
GN 1/4 Size Food Pan	GN 1/4 - 6.5	GN 1/4 - 10	GN 1/4 Lid
GN 1/6 Size Food Pan	GN 1/6 - 6.5	GN 1/6 - 10	GN 1/6 Lid

Order GN food pans via the links below from brand MASTER WARE

Food Pan Products	6.5 cm Depth	10 cm Depth	15 cm Depth	Lid
GN 1/1 Size Food Pan	GN 1/1 - 6.5	GN 1/1 - 10	GN 1/1 - 1 5	GN 1/1 Lid
GN 1/2 Size Food Pan	GN 1/2 - 6.5	GN 1/2 - 10	GN 1/2 - 15	GN 1/2 Lid
GN 1/3 Size Food Pan	GN 1/3 - 6.5	GN 1/3 - 10	GN 1/3 - 15	GN 1/3 Lid
GN 1/4 Size Food Pan	GN 1/4 - 6.5	GN 1/4 - 10	GN 1/4 - 15	GN 1/4 Lid
GN 1/6 Size Food Pan	GN 1/6 - 6.5	GN 1/6 - 10	GN 1/6 - 15	GN 1/6 Lid
GN 1/9 Size Food Pan	GN 1/9 - 6.5	GN 1/9 - 10	GN 1/9 - 15	GN 1/9 Lid

Summary

GN food pans are internationally standardized containers used in the food industry, such as restaurants, hotels, and catering services. Their key advantage is seamless compatibility with other kitchen equipment like refrigerators, ovens, or serving trays. Suitable for all food businesses from small shops to five-star hotels.