GN 2/1 pan and tray trolley Novameta BHS-VTGD14-58-65-170

A mobile workstation that carries fourteen full-size gastronorm trays 530 × 650 GN2/1, keeping hot or cold plated food, ingredients or utensils within arm's reach during service.

The trolley relies on simple shelving: each shelf is sized to accept one gastronorm tray, so the load is distributed evenly across the frame. The trays slide in and out without tilting, preventing spills and allowing quick access to every item. Because the shelves are fixed at regular intervals, the operator can plan the workflow in advance—hot food on upper shelves, cold items below, or any other organised sequence that suits the kitchen's needs.

To use the trolley, the operator loads each shelf with a gastronorm tray. The trays are then wheeled to the required station—whether that is the plating area, the pass, or the cold room. Once in place, the trolley remains stable while trays are removed or replaced, eliminating the need to transfer items to a worktop. After service, the trolley is returned to its storage position, ready for the next task.

The frame is constructed from stainless steel, chosen for its resistance to corrosion and ease of cleaning in a professional kitchen environment. The shelves are spaced to accommodate the standard gastronorm tray height, ensuring compatibility with most kitchen equipment that uses the same tray size.

The trolley's footprint of 590 mm width and 650 mm depth fits through standard kitchen doorways and alongside worktops, while the 1707 mm height allows it to hold fourteen trays without exceeding typical ceiling clearances. The weight of the unit, though not specified, is designed to be manageable for one operator when empty, with the load distributed evenly when fully stocked.

Cleaning is straightforward: the stainless-steel surfaces are wiped down with a damp cloth and sanitiser, and the open frame allows access to all areas without disassembly. The absence of moving parts reduces maintenance to occasional checks of the wheels and frame integrity.

This model is configured for 530 × 650 GN2/1 trays, the most common full-size gastronorm format in British professional kitchens. It is categorised under mobile storage and transport equipment in the Novameta catalogue.