Mobile trolley systems are an essential part of professional kitchen logistics—they enable faster food preparation and delivery, optimise space usage and reduce staff physical strain. This category includes various types of trolleys that meet different kitchen needs—from transporting GN pans and pastry trays to serving canteen trays and plates.
GN pan trolleys
GN (Gastronorm) pan trolleys are designed for storing and transporting standard GN size pans and containers. The GN system is a universal standard in professional kitchens, ensuring compatibility between different equipment and container manufacturers. Trolleys allow moving ready batches of food from the preparation area to the oven or serving area without reloading. Stainless steel trolleys for GN pans are a popular solution in restaurant and canteen kitchens.
Pastry tray trolleys
Pastry tray trolleys are designed for storing and transporting 600×400 mm standard pastry trays. This size is the standard in the bakery and confectionery industry—for baking layered cakes, pastries and bread products. Trolleys ensure safe transport of trays from the preparation area to the oven and back without deforming unbaked products. Trolleys for pastry trays 600x400 are indispensable equipment in bakeries and confectioneries.
Canteen tray trolleys
Canteen tray trolleys ensure organised tray circulation in large canteens—from the washing area to the distribution line and back. Mobility is especially important in school and company canteens with a high number of visitors, where tray demand during peak times can be very high. Stainless steel construction ensures durability in intensive daily use.
Serving trolleys and dish drying trolleys
Serving trolleys are multifunctional mobile tables with several shelves that allow staff to transport multiple guests' meals or drinks at once. Dish drying trolleys are a specialised solution for efficient dish drying after washing, ensuring a hygienic drying process and surfaces that meet HACCP requirements.
Advantages of stainless steel
All trolleys in this category are made from stainless steel AISI 304 or AISI 430, which is hygienic, corrosion-resistant and easy to disinfect. Steel trolleys withstand intensive daily use in a professional kitchen, exposure to moisture, steam and cleaning chemicals. Wheels with brakes ensure a stable position in the required place.
Optimising kitchen logistics
A properly selected range of trolleys can significantly improve kitchen work efficiency. By reducing the need to carry heavy containers and pans by hand, trolleys lower the risk of staff physical strain injuries. An organised trolley system improves FIFO rotation compliance and reduces food waste. Mobile systems also make space cleaning easier, as trolleys are easy to move.
Frequently asked questions
Are GN pan trolleys compatible with all GN sizes?
Trolleys are usually designed for a specific GN tray height. BHS helps check compatibility.
Which models have brakes?
Most professional trolleys have at least 2 braked wheels. BHS provides advice on model parameters.
Maintenance and service life
Stainless steel trolleys with regular maintenance last many years in intensive commercial use. Regular inspection of wheels and connections ensures safe and stable movement. Cleaning the steel frame after each shift maintains hygiene and prevents dirt build-up. BHS provides advice on trolley maintenance and spare parts. Contact BHS to find out about trolley models, prices and delivery options.
GN size standard in professional kitchens
The GN (Gastronorm) size system is a standard that defines container and tray sizes in professional kitchens. GN 1/1 (530×325 mm) is the base size, from which all other GN sizes are derived—GN 1/2, GN 1/3, GN 2/1 and so on. All GN pan trolleys are designed to accommodate standard GN sizes, ensuring compatibility with dishwashers, refrigerators and ovens. The GN system is a universal standard in professional kitchens.
Trolley sizes and capacity
Different types of trolleys have different capacities and sizes. The capacity of GN pan trolleys is usually 10–20 GN tray levels, depending on the model height. Pastry tray trolley capacity varies from 5 to 18 tray levels. When choosing a trolley, the kitchen corridor width must also be considered—larger trolleys provide greater capacity but require more space for movement. BHS helps calculate the required number and type of trolleys.
The importance of pastry trolleys in bread and confectionery production
Trolleys designed for pastry trays (600×400 mm) are an essential element in bread baking and confectionery production. Trolleys allow transporting prepared products from the dough portioning station to proofing cabinets and then to ovens without reloading. This reduces the risk of product deformation and speeds up the production process. Bakeries and confectioneries widely use such trolley solutions.
Hygiene and HACCP compliance
All professional kitchen trolleys must comply with HACCP requirements regarding material hygiene and cleaning possibilities. Stainless steel trolleys are easy to clean and disinfect with standard food industry cleaning agents. The trolley design must ensure there are no hard-to-reach places where food residues could accumulate. Regular trolley cleaning after each shift is a mandatory HACCP protocol element.
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.
