GN containers M — gastronorm (GN) standard containers for storing, organizing and serving products in the bar work zone, bartenders' mis en place area, café counters and HoReCa businesses. The GN containers M series ensures universal compatibility with GN standard bar equipment and simultaneously serves as a convenient organizer solution — standard GN dimensions allow the containers to be efficiently arranged in bar refrigerators, cooling lines and on bartenders' work surface GN shelves. BHS offers GN containers M as part of a wide range of Furniture and Organizers for Customer Comfort for HoReCa businesses across Europe.
BHS specialists help choose the most suitable GN containers M based on the bar work surface configuration and product range. Also explore Built-in Cylinder Organizers, Sauce Dispensers and other Furniture and Organizers for Customer Comfort solutions.
GN containers M serve as a universal organizer tool in the bar environment — standardized GN dimensions allow them to be systematically arranged on the bar’s chilled work surface, in refrigerators and on GN shelves, ensuring quick access to the products bartenders need and reducing preparation time during high-service throughput. BHS offers GN containers M to HoReCa businesses across Europe.
GN M container features
GN containers M are designed for professional bar and HoReCa work surface organization. Gastronorm compatibility — the M series containers comply with the gastronorm standard (GN 1/3, 1/4, 1/6 and others) and fit into standard GN bar work surface cutouts and cooling lines. Optimal bar size — smaller GN fractions (1/3, 1/4, 1/6) are the most common format for bar mis en place organization, as they suit most bar-sized products. Durable material — high-quality plastic or stainless steel options for intensive bar use. Transparent and opaque options — transparent containers for quick product identification, opaque for better heat and light insulation. Airtight lids — matching lids available for product protection during storage. BHS helps select the most suitable GN containers M based on bar configuration.
Where to use GN containers M in the bar
GN containers M are essential bar mis en place equipment in high-throughput HoReCa businesses. Cocktail bar or craft bar — GN containers M in the bartender’s mis en place station: fruits, herbs, garnishes, syrups, salt, sugar — each in its own GN M container on the chilled work surface. Café or smoothie bar counter — GN containers M for organizing various toppings and ingredients in the counter zone for quick preparation. Fast food or quick service drink bar — GN containers M for organizing prepared and raw product components for faster service. Hotel lobby bar — GN containers M for systematic chilled storage of garnishes and bar toppings in the cooling line. Catering business — GN containers M for mobile bar station organization at events.
Hygiene and temperature control
Hygiene of GN containers M in the bar work zone is important for complying with HACCP requirements. Daily cleaning — GN containers should be cleaned in a dishwasher after each service; dirty containers must not be reused. Product labelling — each GN M container with contents must be labelled with the date and time according to the HACCP principle, especially if products are stored for more than 2 hours. Temperature control — products requiring refrigeration (fruits, dairy products) should be stored in GN containers M on the chilled work surface or in the cooling line above 0°C / below +4°C. Dishwasher cleaning — both plastic and stainless steel GN containers are suitable for dishwasher cleaning at professional temperatures. Damaged container replacement — containers showing cracks or damage should be replaced immediately.
HoReCa usage scenarios
Craft cocktail bar with a wide range of garnishes — a set of GN containers M on the chilled work surface for fruits, herbs, cherries, lime slices and other garnishes, each in its own GN 1/6 or 1/9 container. Café with a large menu — GN containers M for table accessory organization: each drink in this café has its own garnish set in a separate container. Fast food outlet with a drink bar station — GN containers M for prepared product components for faster service. Hotel bar — GN M containers for systematic chilled storage on the bartender’s work surface, where each slot is designated for a specific product category. Event catering bar station — GN containers M for creating mobile bar station mis en place for events.
Frequently asked questions
Which GN fractions are most suitable for bar mis en place? The most commonly used containers on the bar work surface are GN 1/3, GN 1/4 and GN 1/6, as they fit standard chilled bar work surfaces. GN 1/9 are used for storing very small products (cherries, sugar). Explore other bar organizer solutions.
Are GN containers M compatible with chilled bar work surfaces? Yes — GN standard containers are universally compatible with any GN standard chilled work surface or refrigerator. Contact the BHS team to check available models, and explore built-in cylinders.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.