The Bon Chef 5073HGLD Chafer Food Pan is a professional-grade food presentation and serving solution designed for commercial foodservice environments. This 8-quart, 15-inch round food pan features durable aluminum construction with a ceramic-look sandstone finish, combining high thermal conductivity with aesthetic appeal. As part of Bon Chef’s premium line of chafing dish components, it serves as an ideal insert for buffet stations, catering setups, and banquet operations, offering precise capacity control and efficient heat retention for maintaining food temperature and quality during service. The NSF-certified pan is engineered for durability and ease of cleaning, ensuring long-term use in demanding hospitality settings.
Top Bon Chef 5073HGLD Features
The Bon Chef 5073HGLD chafer food pan is engineered for high-volume foodservice applications, providing reliable heat retention and uniform temperature distribution for buffet lines and catering events. Its aluminum body with a durable ceramic-look coating ensures longevity and easy cleaning, while the round shape optimizes portioning and presentation. Compatible with standard chafer frames, it offers straightforward integration into existing mobile or countertop setups, supporting efficient workflow in busy kitchens and catering operations.
- Capacity: 8 quarts for portion control in commercial kitchens
- Material: Aluminum with ceramic-look sandstone coating for durability
- Ease of Maintenance: Non-stick ceramic-look surface simplifies cleaning
- Design: Round shape enhances food presentation and portioning
- Compatibility: Fits standard chafing dish frames for seamless use
Designed for buffet and catering applications, this pan supports optimal workflow and food safety during high-volume service.
Bon Chef 5073HGLD Technical Specs
The Bon Chef 5073HGLD food pan features a straightforward design suitable for professional kitchen environments, with dimensions of approximately 15 inches in diameter and a capacity of 8 quarts. Constructed from high-quality aluminum, it provides excellent heat conduction, supporting consistent food temperatures. Its ceramic-look sandstone coating enhances durability and aesthetic appeal, supporting routine cleaning and maintenance in foodservice settings. The pan’s weight of around 5 pounds ensures stability on chafing dishes while allowing for easy handling and repositioning. Operating within typical hot holding temperature ranges, it can withstand daily commercial usage without compromising integrity or safety standards. Notably, the pan’s NSF listing emphasizes compliance with sanitation and safety protocols for restaurant operations.
- Dimensions: 15 inches diameter, round shape
- Weight: 5 lbs empty weight
- Material: Aluminum with ceramic-look sandstone coating
- Capacity: 8 quarts
- Finish: Sandstone exterior for durability and visual appeal
- Food Safety: Compatible with routine cleaning, food contact-safe materials
- Operational Range: Suitable for hot holding at standard foodservice temperatures
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable for non-electric pans
- Compatibility: Fits standard chafing dish frames for easy setup
- Cleaning: Hand wash with mild detergent, non-abrasive scrub
- Durability: Coated aluminum resists scratching and staining
- Temperature Tolerance: Max safe operation at approximately 210°F
What is a commercial food pan ?
A commercial food pan is a durable, food-safe container designed for high-volume food presentation, serving, and holding in professional kitchens and catering environments. The Bon Chef 5073HGLD chafer food pan is a round stainless steel or aluminum insert that accommodates hot foods in buffet lines, designed for frequent handling, easy cleaning, and uniform heat retention. Its 8-quart capacity makes it suitable for moderate throughput operations such as banquet halls, catering services, and hotel breakfast stations, providing a reliable solution for maintaining food quality and presentation during service periods.
Top Food Pan for Buffet and Catering Facilities
Designed for moderate-volume buffet and catering settings, the Bon Chef 5073HGLD offers robust construction, consistent heat distribution, and a professional appearance, making it suitable for food presentation in restaurant, hotel, and banquet environments. Its high-quality materials and functional features support efficient workflow and sanitation in commercial kitchen operations, especially for foodservice providers requiring reliable and aesthetically pleasing hot food containers.
- Operation Type — Ideal for buffet lines and catering stations
- Kitchen Setting — Suitable for professional banquet and hotel kitchens
- Foodservice Category — Perfect for hot food presentation in hotels and cafeterias
- Workload Qualifier — Supports moderate throughput demands
- Use Case — Maintains food temperature during self-service or staff plating
Why Choose Bon Chef 5073HGLD ?
Bon Chef 5073HGLD stands out with its durable aluminum construction combined with an attractive ceramic-look sandstone coating, ensuring longevity and visual appeal. Its precisely engineered size and capacity maximize efficiency in buffet lines and mobile catering setups, providing consistent temperature maintenance and ease of cleaning, making it a dependable choice for high-demand foodservice environments.
- Compact 15-inch diameter design for flexible setup
- Durable coated aluminum resists scratches and staining
- High-capacity 8-quart volume supports moderate-service needs
- Designed for standard chafing dish frames for seamless integration
- Resistant to daily wear, supporting routine cleaning and sanitization
