STANDARD GN Containers

GN GN Containers STANDARD — STANDARD quality gastronorm containers in stainless steel for professional HoReCa kitchens, where intensive daily use requires increased durability; the STANDARD level means thicker steel walls, more precise GN sizes and higher-quality weld finishing, which together ensure a longer service life in intensive catering businesses.

GN standard sizes and compatibility

GN GN Containers STANDARD — the gastronorm (GN) standard is an internationally accepted professional kitchen container size standard that ensures full compatibility between different manufacturers; 1/1 GN (530×325 mm) is the base size from which all smaller formats are derived. GN sizes in the STANDARD range — GN GN Containers STANDARD are available in all main sizes: 1/1 (full), 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6 (fractional) and 2/3; fractional sizes fit precisely into 1/1 GN frames and container carriers; the more precise dimensional tolerance of STANDARD containers ensures a tighter fit in GN shelves and plates. Depth range — GN GN Containers STANDARD are available in 20 mm, 40 mm, 65 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm and 200 mm depths; the shallowest (20–40 mm) are suitable for service display needs; the deepest (100–200 mm) — for large-volume storage and preparation; see stainless steel GN GN Containers. BHS offers GN GN Containers STANDARD across Europe.

STANDARD vs BASIC — key differences

GN GN Containers STANDARD — the choice between STANDARD and BASIC quality levels is based on usage intensity and service life requirements; STANDARD containers are optimal for intensive HoReCa use. Steel thickness — GN GN Containers STANDARD are made from thicker stainless steel than the BASIC level; thicker walls provide greater resistance to deformation when containers are filled with hot meals or heavy products; BASIC steel thickness is suitable for lighter use. Weld finishing and hygiene — GN GN Containers STANDARD feature better-finished internal and external weld corners, which facilitate cleaning and reduce the risk of bacterial accumulation; STANDARD containers are better suited to HACCP requirements with higher hygiene standards; see GN BASIC GN Containers.

Using STANDARD containers in the kitchen and service area

GN GN Containers STANDARD — gastronorm containers in STANDARD quality serve multiple purposes: food preparation, storage in refrigerators and freezers, heat retention in bain-marie equipment and service display in buffets. Preparation and storage — GN GN Containers STANDARD are suitable for direct preparation inside the container: for salads, soups, side dishes; STANDARD stainless steel withstands temperatures from -18°C (freezer) to +90°C (bain-marie); full GN system integration with GN refrigerators, GN freezers and transport containers. Bain-marie service — GN GN Containers STANDARD in bain-marie equipment ensure hot food heat retention in buffets or during service; GN 1/1 and fractional formats allow multiple different meals to be kept warm in a single bain-marie unit; see lids for GN GN Containers for storage sealing.

HoReCa usage scenarios

Restaurant kitchen with GN GN Containers STANDARD — GN 1/2 and 1/3 STANDARD containers for organising various ingredients; the thicker steel of STANDARD ensures durability in the intensive pace of evening service. Hotel conference catering service with GN STANDARD containers — GN 1/1 and 1/2 STANDARD containers for serving large numbers of diners in bain-marie equipment; the precise dimensional tolerance of STANDARD ensures a perfect fit in GN frames. Canteen production kitchen with GN STANDARD containers — GN GN Containers STANDARD for large-volume food preparation and storage in GN refrigerators before daily service; STANDARD durability ensures a longer service life in intensive daily use; BHS supplies the products. BHS offers GN GN Containers STANDARD to HoReCa businesses across Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Are GN GN Containers STANDARD compatible with all GN refrigerators and bain-marie equipment? GN GN Containers STANDARD — the gastronorm standard ensures universal compatibility between different manufacturers; STANDARD containers with more precise dimensional tolerance ensure secure fitting in GN shelves, GN refrigerators (RK1420G, GUC140-P and other GN2/1 models) and bain-marie equipment; see stainless steel GN GN Containers.

When should I choose STANDARD instead of BASIC? GN GN Containers STANDARD — STANDARD is recommended if containers will be used intensively (several times a day), if they are used for heavy products or high temperatures in bain-marie, or if a long service life is a higher priority than a lower initial price; see also GN BASIC GN Containers.

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.