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Enamelled Baking Tray | Professional Oven Tray | 45mm Height | Schneider DW288
£82.72
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£99.26/ inc vat
- Double-Sided Enamel Coating
- Heavy-Duty Steel Core
- Optimised for Combi Steamers
- 90° Rims and Edges
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Product Overview
Stepping up your baking and roasting game requires kit that can handle the heat, day in, day out. This is the Schneider DW288 enamelled baking tray, a proper workhorse designed for the non-stop environment of a professional kitchen. It's not just a tray; it's a trusty partner crafted by Schneider, a name synonymous with quality, to deliver consistent, reliable results whether you're roasting vegetables, baking pastries, or preparing meals in a high-intensity combi steamer.
Specifically designed for bustling restaurants, bakeries, and large-scale catering operations, this professional oven baking tray is built from durable enamelled steel. The deep, 40mm sides and sharp 90° rims make it perfect for containing everything from sauces to sheet cakes, while its compatibility with combi steamers makes it a truly versatile piece of equipment. Forget flimsy trays that warp and buckle; this is built to last.
If you're tired of replacing subpar bakeware and need something that offers exceptional heat distribution, effortless cleaning, and rugged durability, you've found it. This tray is an investment in quality that pays off with every single use, ensuring your food cooks perfectly and your kitchen runs smoothly. It's the dependable foundation for countless successful services.
Key Features and Benefits
- Double-Sided Enamel Coating: Provides a robust, non-stick surface for easy food release.
- Heavy-Duty Steel Core: Ensures fantastic durability and prevents warping under intense heat.
- Optimised for Combi Steamers: Resists moisture and steam, making it perfect for modern ovens.
- 90° Rims and Edges: Offers a sharp, clean finish for baked goods and prevents spills.
- Generous 40mm Depth: Ideal for everything from roasting joints to baking deep traybakes.
- Excellent Heat Distribution: Cooks food evenly right to the edges, eliminating hot spots.
- Versatile for All Foods: Safely handles acidic ingredients like tomatoes without reacting.
- Easy to Clean Surface: Spend less time scrubbing and more time creating great food.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Schneider
- SKU: DW288
- Dimensions: 40(H) x 325(W) x 530(D) mm
- Weight: 1.6 kg
- Colour: Black
- Material: Enamelled Steel
- Special Feature: Double-sided enamelled coating for combi steamer use
- Design: 90° rim and edges
Expert Review and Insights
The Schneider DW288 isn't just another tray; it’s a piece of precision-engineered kit. You can feel the quality in its weight and the flawless finish of the enamel. It's clearly designed for chefs who can't afford for their equipment to fail mid-service. Its performance in a combi steamer is particularly impressive, showing no signs of wear where lesser trays would falter.
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- Pro: The robust enamelled steel construction is virtually indestructible in daily use.
- Con: It’s noticeably heavier than standard aluminium trays, requiring careful handling.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Copper Kettle Bakery in Bristol upgraded to a new combi oven but found their old aluminium trays were warping and rusting from the intense steam. They needed a robust, compatible solution that could withstand their demanding baking schedule.
"These Schneider trays have been brilliant. They slide into the combi steamer perfectly, nothing sticks to them, and they still look brand new after months of constant use. The clean-up is so much faster, which is a massive help for my team during busy shifts."
David Chen – Head Baker
The bakery has since reported a 15% reduction in food waste from items sticking to trays and has saved an estimated 30 minutes of cleaning time per day.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Before the first use, give the tray a good wash with warm, soapy water and dry it thoroughly.
- Check that the dimensions are a perfect fit for your oven runners to ensure stability.
- For very delicate items, you can still use baking parchment, though the enamel surface is naturally low-stick.
Keeping It Going
- To preserve the enamel finish, it's best to hand wash rather than use a commercial dishwasher.
- Avoid using metal utensils or sharp knives directly on the surface to prevent scratching the coating.
- Always allow the tray to cool down before washing to prevent thermal shock, which can damage the enamel over time.
- Store flat in a dry area to protect the surface and keep it ready for action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this enamelled baking tray 45mm Schneider dishwasher safe?
A: While the enamel is very tough, we recommend hand washing to prolong its life and maintain the pristine surface finish, especially in a commercial kitchen environment.
Q: Will the tray warp at high oven temperatures?
A: No, the heavy-duty enamelled steel construction is specifically designed to resist warping and buckling, even with rapid temperature changes in a professional oven.
Q: Is the surface completely non-stick?
A: The enamel coating provides an excellent low-stick surface that releases most foods easily. For extremely sticky or sugary items, a light greasing or a sheet of baking parchment is still good practice.
Q: Can I use metal spatulas on this tray?
A: To avoid scratching the enamel surface, it is best to use silicone, nylon, or wooden utensils.
Q: What is the main benefit of the 90° rim?
A: The sharp, 90° rim allows for perfectly square corners on baked goods like brownies and flapjacks, making portioning neat and professional. It also helps contain liquids effectively.
Q: Is this tray suitable for acidic foods like tomatoes or lemon-based sauces?
A: Absolutely. The enamel coating is non-reactive, so it won't be damaged by acidic ingredients or impart any metallic taste to your food, unlike some metal trays.
Q: Why is it specifically good for combi steamers?
A: Its double-sided enamel coating protects the inner steel core from the high moisture and steam generated by combi steamers, which prevents rust and corrosion over time.
Q: What's the difference between this and a standard baking sheet?
A: This is a commercial-grade tray built for durability, with a deeper profile and a robust enamel coating designed for constant, heavy use in professional settings, unlike lighter domestic baking sheets.
The Schneider Standard: Engineered for Consistency
When you choose a Schneider product, you're investing in more than just a piece of metal; you're buying into a legacy of German engineering focused on performance and longevity. This Schneider professional oven tray embodies that philosophy. Its real value isn't just in its specs, but in the day-to-day reliability it brings to your kitchen. It means fewer instances of warped trays jamming oven doors, less food lost to uneven cooking, and less time spent scrubbing stubborn residue. Over months and years, this translates to tangible savings in food cost, labour, and replacement equipment. For a professional chef, consistency is currency, and the Schneider DW288 delivers a predictable, high-quality result every time, allowing you to focus on your craft, confident that your tools won't let you down.
Explore more from SchneiderWhy a 'Combi Steamer' Coating Makes All the Difference
Ever wondered why some trays rust or warp in a combi steamer? It's because the combination of intense, dry heat and powerful steam is incredibly harsh on metal. A 'double-sided enamelled coating' is specifically designed to combat this. Think of it like a high-tech, heatproof shield for the tray's steel core. The enamel is a type of glass fused to the metal at extremely high temperatures, creating a non-porous barrier. This shield stops moisture from ever reaching the steel, preventing rust, and it reinforces the tray's structure, so it doesn't twist or buckle when the temperature rapidly changes. It means your tray lasts longer and performs flawlessly in the most demanding oven environments.
Who Should Buy This?
- Busy Restaurants: Perfect for roasting batches of vegetables or portions of meat consistently in high-capacity combi ovens.
- Commercial Bakeries: An essential for creating uniform traybakes, brownies, and sheet cakes with clean, sharp edges.
- Event Caterers: Its durable build makes it ideal for transporting, cooking, and serving at off-site functions without fear of damage.
- Hotel Kitchens: A reliable tool for preparing large quantities for breakfast buffets, from sausages to roasted tomatoes.
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