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Commercial Gastronorm Tray | High Heat Polycarbonate 1/1 | 65mm Depth | Cambro HR251
£54.34
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£65.21/ inc vat
- Extreme Temperature Range
- High-Heat Polycarbonate
- Stain & Odour Resistant
- BPA-Free Material
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Product Overview
Here’s a real kitchen workhorse that’s designed to keep up with the pace of your professional kitchen. This isn't just any old container; it's a Cambro high heat 1/1 gastronorm tray, crafted from an incredibly tough, specialist polycarbonate. It’s built to withstand the frantic energy of a commercial environment, offering a versatile solution that simplifies your entire food prep, storage, and service cycle.
This pan is for the busy chefs, caterers, and kitchen managers who are tired of equipment that can't handle the heat (or the cold!). If you need to prep ingredients, blast freeze them, and then reheat them for service without swapping containers, this is your new best friend. It’s perfect for everything from bustling restaurant kitchens and event caterers to hotel buffets and school canteens where durability and food safety are paramount.
The secret is its astonishing temperature range, handling anything from -40°C up to a sizzling 190°C. This single feature transforms your workflow, saving you precious time, reducing washing up, and cutting down on breakages. Forget juggling different pans for different jobs – this one does it all. It’s a simple upgrade that delivers a massive improvement in kitchen efficiency.
Key Features and Benefits
- Extreme Temperature Range: Handles anything from flash-freezing to reheating with absolute ease.
- High-Heat Polycarbonate: Won't crack, bend, or dent under daily kitchen pressure.
- Stain & Odour Resistant: Keeps its professional look without holding onto strong flavours.
- BPA-Free Material: Ensures complete food safety and meets modern catering standards.
- NSF Listed: Certified for public health protection and approved for commercial kitchen use.
- Dishwasher Safe: Makes your end-of-service cleanup quick, simple, and hygienic.
- Translucent Amber Colour: Lets you quickly identify contents at a glance without lifting a lid.
- Standard 1/1 GN Size: Fits perfectly into your existing ovens, fridges, and serving counters.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Cambro
- SKU: HR251
- Dimensions: 65(H) x 530(W) x 325(D) mm
- Capacity: 8.5Ltr
- Weight: 0.86kg
- Temperature Range: -40°C to 190°C
- Material: High Heat Polycarbonate
- Colour: Translucent Amber
- Certifications: NSF Listed, BPA-Free
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Expert Review and Insights
In a modern kitchen, versatility is king. You need kit that works as hard as you do, and this high-heat pan from Cambro is a prime example of smart design. It bridges the gap between storage and cooking, eliminating a whole step in the process. It feels solid, dependable, and built to last in a demanding professional setting.
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- Workflow Hero: Go from freezer to oven without swapping containers, saving critical time.
- Not for Grilling: Remember, it's for reheating, not for use under direct high-heat grills.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Copper Kettle Bistro in York was struggling with their food prep workflow. They were constantly cracking their standard polycarbonate pans when moving prepped meals from the walk-in freezer to the microwave for reheating during the lunchtime rush.
"We were going through pans almost every month, which was both costly and frustrating. These Cambro high-heat trays haven't shown a single sign of stress. They’ve simplified our entire prep-to-service system and made the kitchen feel more organised."
David Chen – Head Chef
By making the switch, the bistro has completely eliminated its monthly pan replacement costs and reduced food prep time by an estimated 15% during peak service.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Before its first use, give the pan a quick wash with warm, soapy water.
- As a standard 1/1 GN size, it will slot straight into your existing compatible racks, counters, and ovens.
- The translucent material helps, but consider a simple labelling system for super-fast identification during a busy service.
Keeping It Going
- This pan is fully commercial dishwasher safe for easy, hygienic cleaning.
- Avoid using sharp metal utensils like knives or metal scourers directly in the pan to prevent scratching the surface.
- While tough, never use it over a direct flame or on a stovetop – it's designed for ovens, microwaves, and hot holding.
- Stack them neatly when not in use to save space and keep them in top condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this pan in a microwave?
A: Yes, absolutely. It's designed for safe use in commercial microwaves for reheating food.
Q: Is it safe for direct heat on a hob or under a grill?
A: No. It is designed for ovens, microwaves, and steam tables, but not for direct contact with flames, hobs, or intense overhead grill elements.
Q: Can I put this straight from the freezer into a hot oven?
A: Yes, that's its main benefit. It can safely go from temperatures as low as -40°C to as high as 190°C.
Q: What does '1/1 GN' actually mean?
A: 'Gastronorm' (GN) is a European standard for kitchenware sizes. A 1/1 GN pan has a standard footprint of 530 x 325mm.
Q: Will it stain if I use it for tomato sauces or curries?
A: The material is highly resistant to food acid, oil, and stains, so it will maintain its appearance far better than standard plastic.
Q: Can I use metal utensils like spoons or whisks in it?
A: It's best to use plastic or silicone utensils to avoid scratching the surface. While durable, sharp metal can cause cosmetic damage over time.
Q: Is the material BPA-Free?
A: Yes, it is completely BPA-Free, ensuring it meets modern food safety standards.
Q: What does being NSF Listed mean for my business?
A: It means the product has been tested and certified by NSF International to meet public health and safety standards for commercial foodservice.
The Cambro Commitment: Reliability in Every Tray
When you choose Cambro, you're not just buying a piece of equipment; you're investing in decades of industry trust and innovation. Cambro has built its reputation on creating products that are, above all, dependable. This commercial polycarbonate gastronorm tray is a perfect embodiment of that philosophy. In the real world, this translates to fewer replacements, less waste from cracked pans, and a more predictable, stress-free kitchen environment. The long-term value is significant, saving money on re-ordering and ensuring your food safety compliance is never compromised by faulty equipment. It’s the kind of background reliability that allows your team to stop worrying about the tools and focus entirely on creating fantastic food.
Explore more from CambroFrom Deep Freeze to High Heat: What Makes This Pan So Versatile?
Ever wondered what makes a 'high heat' pan different? It all comes down to the specialist polycarbonate material. Think of it like the difference between a standard drinking glass and the toughened safety glass in your car's windscreen. While regular plastic might become brittle and crack when frozen, or warp and leach chemicals when hot, this advanced material is engineered to remain incredibly stable across a huge temperature range (-40°C to 190°C). This means you can prep a batch of macaroni cheese, freeze it solid in this exact pan, and then pop it straight into a combi oven to reheat for service. It’s one container for the entire journey, saving you washing up, time, and the hassle of breakages.
Who Should Buy This?
- Busy Restaurants: Ideal for prepping, storing, and reheating batches of sauces, sides, or mains, streamlining kitchen operations.
- Event Caterers: Perfect for transporting food safely and then moving straight to hot-holding service lines.
- Hotel Kitchens: A reliable choice for high-volume buffet service, room service prep, and breakfast stations.
- Schools & Canteens: Offers a durable, safe, and easy-to-clean solution for preparing and serving large quantities of food daily.
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