Stainless Steel Pans

Display and merchandising sit at the top, since these pans showcase meat, fish, and prepared foods behind the counter. They also transport and store product without warping. Deli-focused Stainless Steel Pans come in long, shallow display sizes.

Long, shallow pans like a 30-inch by 6-inch or 30-inch by 10-inch tray line up neatly in a deli case. A depth of two to two and a half inches keeps product visible. Choose Stainless Steel Pans by counter length and how much you merchandise at once.

Lower gauge means thicker steel, so 18-gauge 304 pans resist denting and last through daily handling. Thicker walls also hold shape when full. For heavy merchandising, sturdier Stainless Steel Pans are worth the small extra cost.

The 304 grade resists rust and corrosion, which matters for pans holding wet or fresh product all day. It also meets NSF standards for food contact. That is why the Omcan Stainless Steel Pans here use rust-proof 304 steel.

For commercial food display, yes, NSF certification signals the pan is safe for direct food contact and easy to sanitize. Health inspectors look for it. Stick with NSF-rated Stainless Steel Pans for any deli or market counter.

Yes. The same pans that display product also stack for storage and move between prep and counter without warping. Anti-jam designs keep them from sticking. One set of Stainless Steel Pans can serve display, prep, and buffetware duty.

They are. Display pans run long and shallow for merchandising, while steam table pans follow Gastronorm sizes to drop into hot wells. For hot-holding inserts, choose steam table pans over display Stainless Steel Pans.