Perforated GN container Stalgast 125064

A perforated gastronorm container circulates steam evenly around food, preventing soggy bases and speeding up cooking. The holes allow hot air to rise through the layers, so each item is exposed to the same temperature whether it sits at the top or the bottom of the oven. This method is essential for delicate items like vegetables, fish and dumplings that must stay moist but never stew in their own liquid.

Load the container with prepared food, slide it onto the oven shelf or stack it above another GN container. Set the steam programme and start; the perforations let the steam pass freely, so the food cooks in a fraction of the time needed in a solid container. Once the cycle finishes, lift the container out with oven gloves and transfer the food to a serving tray or blast chiller. The same holes that admitted steam now let cold air reach every piece, dropping the temperature quickly for safe storage.

The container is made from a single sheet of stainless steel, pressed and welded into a rigid frame. The base and sides are perforated in a regular pattern, while the rim remains solid to protect hands and prevent warping when stacked. Four corner lugs align with the gastronorm standard, locking the container in place on oven racks, trolleys and chillers.

Controls are not required; the container is a passive vessel that relies on the oven's settings. Its 5.5 litre volume holds a single layer of food without crowding, ensuring even exposure to steam. The 325 mm by 354 mm footprint matches the GN 2/3 standard, fitting most professional steam ovens, combi ovens and blast chillers. A height of 65 mm keeps the centre of gravity low, reducing the risk of tipping when stacked or carried.

Stainless steel withstands the full temperature range from -40 °C to +300 °C, so the container moves directly from freezer to oven without thermal shock. The material is dishwasher-safe, allowing rapid turnaround between services. Stacking lugs are designed to nest securely, so multiple containers can be stored or transported as a single unit without sliding.

This is the perforated variant in the Stalgast H-65 series. It is also available in solid and lidded versions for applications that require containment or transport.