The Bon Chef 5098CGRN Shallow Chafer Food Pan is a commercial-grade, full-size food serving container designed for professional catering, buffet, and banquet operations. Crafted from durable aluminum, this rectangular food pan measures 21" x 13" x 1-1/2", offering a 5-quart capacity suited for high-volume food presentation. Its sandstone Calypso green finish enhances visual appeal in upscale and casual settings, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic integration within foodservice environments. The pan's precise dimensions and sturdy construction facilitate seamless integration with compatible chafing dish frames, making it a reliable choice for maintaining optimal food temperatures and presentation standards in demanding hospitality applications.
Top Bon Chef 5098CGRN Features
The Bon Chef 5098CGRN shallow food pan offers precise performance for foodservice professionals, with an emphasis on durability and ease of handling. Its aluminum construction ensures excellent heat conduction and even heat distribution, critical for holding hot foods safely. Designed for fast cleaning and maintenance, the rectangular shape provides efficient storage and stacking options. Ideal for buffet lines, catered events, and self-serve stations, the pan's standardized dimensions enable quick replacement and workflow efficiency in high-use settings.
- Capacity: 5-quart volume supports moderate to large servings
- Material: Aluminum for high durability and corrosion resistance
- Ease of maintenance: Smooth finish simplifies cleaning and sanitizing
- Durability traits: Scratch-resistant surface withstands frequent use
- Design compatibility: Rectangular shape fits standard chafer frames and trays
Ideal for foodservice operators seeking reliable, high-capacity pans for buffet, catering, or banquet service
Bon Chef 5098CGRN Technical Specs
The Bon Chef 5098CGRN food pan features a 21" x 13" x 1-1/2" aluminum construction, offering a lightweight yet sturdy vessel for daily foodservice demands. It weighs approximately 3 lbs, ensuring easy handling during setup and cleaning. The product is designed with a rectangular shape to facilitate efficient stacking and storage, suitable for integration with standard chafing dish frames. The finish in sandstone Calypso green provides an attractive presentation and compatibility with various décor styles. The pan's operating range supports typical hot food holding conditions, and its material ensures safe cleaning with compatible sanitizing agents, aligning with industry standards for food contact surfaces.
- Material: Aluminum with a corrosion-resistant finish
- Dimensions: 21" x 13" x 1-1/2"
- Weight: 3 lbs for easy handling
- Finish: Sandstone Calypso Green for aesthetic consistency
- Operating temperature range: Suitable for hot food holding applications
What is a commercial food pan
A commercial food pan is a food preparation and presentation vessel used in professional kitchens, catering, and buffet settings. The Bon Chef 5098CGRN shallow chafer food pan is a full-size aluminum container with a capacity of 5 quarts, designed to be part of a chafing dish setup for hot food presentation. Installed in buffet lines, catering events, or self-serve stations, it provides uniform heat conduction, durability, and ease of cleaning. This model is particularly suited for moderate food throughput in hospitality operations, making it a versatile and reliable component of commercial kitchen equipment.
Top Full-Size Food Pans for Hospitality Operations
Designed for moderate-volume foodservice environments, the Bon Chef 5098CGRN full-size food pan delivers reliable performance and durable construction. Perfect for buffet stations and catering services, it supports efficient workflow and presentation in hospitality settings. Bon Chef’s build quality ensures longevity and consistent results in commercial kitchens handling standard workload levels.
- Operation Type — suited for buffet lines and catering services
- Kitchen Setting — optimized for commercial foodservice environments
- Foodservice Category — ideal for buffets and banquet operations
- Workload Qualifier — supports moderate throughput demands
- Use Case — effective for hot food display and organization
Why Choose Bon Chef 5098CGRN?
Because this model combines sturdy aluminum construction, precise dimensions, and a professional-looking finish, it stands out among standard food pans. Its compatibility with common chafing dish frames, ease of cleaning, and consistent heat conduction improve operational efficiency and food presentation. The Bon Chef 5098CGRN is designed for durability and reliability across busy foodservice environments, ensuring consistent performance compared to competitor products with less robust materials or limited capacity.
- Compact footprint enhances storage and workflow efficiency
- Aluminum construction for superior heat conduction and durability
- Rectangular shape optimized for standard chafer frames
- Long-lasting finish maintains appearance through frequent use
- Designed for seamless integration into professional catering setups
