How many servings in a hotel pan

How many servings in a hotel pan？

Sometimes restaurant chefs refer to pans they call steam table pans or hotel pans, even if the restaurant is not in a hotel. A hotel pan is the same as a steam table pan, counter pan, or service pan. They are the large rectangular pans that food is served out of when you are at a wedding reception, banquet, or eating from a buffet. They are not only used for these purposes but are also used in the kitchen, such as to hold ingredients for a line cook. Basically, they are all-purpose pans that can be used for some cooking, storing, holding, etc.

Steam table pans or hotel pans are usually made out of stainless steel. Some large rectangular heat-proof and food-grade plastic containers might be called steam table pans or hotel pans as well. They come in eight standard sizes, according to length and width.

Different sizes of hotel pan

Normally, the hotel pans have eight different sizes: full size, half size,2/4 long size,1/3 size,2/3 size,1/4 size,1/6 size, and 1/9 size.

Full size food pans are the standard in the foodservice industry, measuring approximately 20 3/4" x 12 3/4". All other sizes of food pans are simply a variation on those dimensions. For example, a 1/2 size pan measures 12 3/4" x 10 3/8" and a 2/3 size pan measures 13 3/4" x 12 3/4".

Types	Full size	Half size	2/4 long	1/3 size	2/3 size	1/4 size	1/6 size	1/9 size
Length	20-3/4″	10-3/8″	20-3/4″	6-7/8″	13-7/8″	10-3/8″	6-7/8″	6-7/8″
Width	12-3/4″	12-3/4″	6-3/8″	12-3/4″	12-3/4″	6-3/8″	6-3/8″	4-1/4″

Steam table pans or hotel pans are available in various depths, such as 2 1/2, 4, 6, and 8 inches deep. They are sometimes identified by their depth, with a “200” meaning a 2-inch deep pan, a 400 meaning 4 inches deep, and so on. You can check from the following chart:

Pan Size	2¹⁄₂-in.	4-in.	6-in.	8-in.
Full Size	20-3/4″ X 12-3/4″ X 2-1/2″	20-3/4″ X 12-3/4″ X 4″	20-3/4″ X 12-3/4″ X 6″	20-3/4″ X 12-3/4″ X 8″
2/3 Size	13-7/8″ X 12-3/4″ X 2-1/2″	13-7/8″ X 12-3/4″ X 4″	13-7/8″ X 12-3/4″ X 6″	N/A
1/2 Size	12-3/4″ X 10-3/8″ X 2-1/2″	12-3/4″ X 10-3/8″ X 4″	12-3/4″ X 10-3/8″ X 6″	12-3/4″ X 10-3/8″ X 8″
1/2 Size Long	20-3/4″ X 7-7/16″ X 2-1/2″	20-3/4″ X 7-7/16″ X 4″	20-3/4″ X 7-7/16″ X 6″	20-3/4″ X 7-7/16″ X 8″
1/3 Size	12-3/4″ X 6-7/8″ X 2-1/2″	12-3/4″ X 6-7/8″ X 4″	12-3/4″ X 6-7/8″ X 6″	N/A
1/4 Size	10-3/8″ X 6-3/8″ X 2-1/2″	10-3/8″ X 6-3/8″ X 4″	10-3/8″ X 6-3/8″ X 6″	N/A
1/6 Size	6-7/8″ X 6-1/4″ X 2-1/2″	6-7/8″ X 6-1/4″ X 4″	6-7/8″ X 6-1/4″ X 6″	N/A
1/9 Size	6-7/8″ X 4-1/4″ X 2-1/2″	6-7/8″ X 4-1/4″ X 4″	N/A	N/A

Hotel Pan Capacities

In addition to the different sizes and depths, the choice of capacity is also a factor we need to consider when purchasing. The following are the capacities of different sizes of hotel pans:

Pan Size	2¹⁄₂-in.	4-in.	6-in.	8-in.
Full Size	8.3 qt.	14 qt.	21 qt.	28 qt.
2/3 Size	5.6 qt.	9.3 qt.	14 qt.	N/A
1/2 Size	4.3 qt.	6.7 qt.	10 qt.	12.4 qt.
1/2 Size Long	3.8 qt.	6 qt.	8.7 qt.	12 qt.
1/3 Size	2.6 qt.	4.1 qt.	6.1 qt.	N/A
1/4 Size	1.8 qt.	3 qt.	4.5 qt.	N/A
1/6 Size	1.2 qt.	1.8 qt.	2.7 qt.	N/A
1/9 Size	0.6 qt.	1.1 qt.	N/A	N/A

Optional Features Available on Some Pans

Like we mentioned earlier, not all pans are created equal. Slight variations are available from one pan to the next in order to more precisely meet the unique needs of the growing foodservice market. Here are the most common variations available:

Anti-Jam

Save crucial storage space by stacking pans; with the anti-jam stacking lug feature, it prevents pans from sticking together when stored. This allows you to optimize space and eliminate wasted time trying to get pans unstuck.

Corner Style

Corner designs vary across hotel pans. The more bends in your stainless steel hotel pan the more durable your pan becomes. We offer an indented reinforced corner design for extra durability, in addition to an easy pour corner design. The easy pour corner design provides the same durability, with the added feature of being able to easily pour out unwanted liquids.

Non-Stick Surfaces

Pans that feature this surface have the finest available triple bond layer of SteelCoating and a black interior. The non-stick interior makes food easy to cook, serve, and display in the same pan.

Perforated

Perforated food pans are great for drainage and preventing your food from becoming soggy.

Decorative Features

These food pans will keep your food hot while maintaining a sophisticated presentation in your establishment.

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