Commercial Steam Pans and Hotel Pans

Commercial Quality Steam Pans and Hotel Pans

Steam table pans and hotel pans are essential for any successful commercial kitchen. When busy chefs need to transport hot foods, they need to be supported with a practical and durable solution. The TigerChef range of commercial quality steam pans will improve your busy commercial kitchen operations by delivering reliable service time and time again. Your chefs and kitchen staff require products that are aligned with their daily cooking and food transportation needs, so by selecting durable stainless steel steam pans, they will be able to handle the various demands of any commercial kitchen.

Essential Products For Your Commercial Kitchen

Whether you manage a restaurant or another hospitality business where food preparation takes place, stainless steel steam pans may seem minor, yet they are highly significant items for your business. They can be used to store a wide range of hot foods in a safe and hygienic way, and they are also a fantastic choice for transporting goods from one place to another within your foodservice operation or venue. When you choose the right size steam pans for the volume of food you plan on making, it will deliver the most convenient and space-efficient way to store your food. Their streamlined design allows them to be used as freestanding items or placed on tray racks or other storage racks. In addition, empty pans can be nested inside one another to minimize storage space when not in use. Whether used to store ingredients that have been prepared at the start of a shift or to transport hot foods to the buffet table, steam table pans will have multiple uses in your food service operation. These stainless steel steam pans are also safe for commercial dishwashers, which is ideal for busy kitchens that go through a large volume of steam pans and trays each day. These versatile hotel pans are also great for hospitality companies and caterers that provide catered food or other on-site food service operations.

Here at TigerChef, we don’t just understand commercial kitchens, we understand the specific needs of restaurant owners and kitchen staff. This is why we pride ourselves on working exclusively with the most reputable manufacturers on the market so that all steam table pans and hotel pans meet the highest possible standards. Our extensive range of commercial-grade stainless steel steam pans includes products from:

• Winco
• Thunder Group
• TigerChef
• Vollrath
• Crestware
• CAC China

Our collection of steam pans and steam trays caters to the needs of restaurants, the hospitality industry as well as institutions such as universities, hospitals, and assisted-living facilities. Whether it’s a small startup or a chain of venues, you can find quality products that are kind on your pocket.

Size and Gauge: Our catalog of products includes steam pans that range from 1/18 size up full size and includes everything in between including: 1/9, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2 sizes. In addition to selecting the sizes you need, there are other things to consider when deciding on which steam pans to purchase. Some of the options you should consider are:

• The product depth, which can range from 1.25" to 6".
• The gauges which we offer: 22, 24, and 25 gauge steam pans.
• Perforated or anti-jam features
• The capacity, choose from 2 qt. to 6.5 qt.

Are Steam Table Pans Oven Safe?

Yes! Steam table pans are designed to be versatile and resilient, making them oven-safe, freezer-safe, and dishwasher-safe. This multi-functionality allows you to cook or bake directly in the hotel pan and then conveniently transfer it to a buffet table, steam table, or other serving area. Their adaptability streamlines the cooking and serving process, ensuring that food can be prepared, stored, and served all in the same container.

How Many Quarts Are In a Full Steam Pan?

The capacity of a full-size steam table pan varies based on its depth. Typically, depending on the depth of the steam pan, a full-size steam table pan can hold either 9, 15, 22, or 31.5 quarts. This range ensures versatility in kitchens and catering operations, allowing for efficient food service management.

How Many Servings in a Full Size Steam Table Pan?

The number of servings in a full-size steam table pan varies depending on the depth of the pan and the portion size. Assuming a standard four-ounce serving size, a full-size steam pan can hold either 72, 120, 176, or 252 servings. This versatility in serving capacity ensures that a full-size steam table pan can cater to events of all sizes.

Other Features

You can find design features like perforated steam pans that allow chefs to drain liquid away when frozen ingredients thaw or to drain fats away from roasted chicken or meat. NSF attributes indicate that the design of these pans facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance for easy wipe cleaning or dishwashing.

Buy Your Steam Table Pans And Hotel Pans Today

Stainless steel steam pans are some of the most versatile tools for food preparation, cooking, storage, and service, providing chefs and kitchen staff with exceptional results. Their simplicity and effectiveness make them an excellent choice for professional restaurateurs, caterers, and food service providers. TigerChef offers an extensive range of steam pans available for both small and large orders with immediate availability. Moreover, our kitchen equipment and food storage solutions cover everything from other types of pans and lids to refrigeration equipment and other kitchen accessories. Whether designing your first commercial kitchen space or revamping your existing space with practical solutions, finding the right steam pans will be a key step on the road to success.

If you’re not 100% sure about which products are best suited to your restaurant, feel free to contact our friendly experts for advice or to learn more about our price guarantee.