The Bon Chef 5312 Food Pan 1/2 Size Long 4 Qt. (128 Oz.) Capacity is a commercial-grade stainless steel food container designed for professional foodservice environments. This high-performance steam table pan features a precise 4-quart capacity, measuring 20-31/32" x 6-1/2" x 4" deep, optimized for efficient hot-held food display and prep. Its Bolero design ensures durability and seamless integration into banquet and buffet setups, making it an essential component for maintaining food quality and operational efficiency in institutional kitchens, catering, and hotel outlets.
Top Bon Chef 5312 Features
The Bon Chef 5312 food pan is engineered for robust commercial usage, featuring corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction that ensures longevity even under frequent cleaning cycles. Its 1/2 size long format and 4-quart capacity support versatile portioning and bulk food storage. Designed for easy handling and cleaning, this pan fits standard steam table configurations, streamlining workflow in high-traffic foodservice settings. Its precise dimensions facilitate optimal stacking, storage, and temperature retention, making it ideal for restaurant and catering operations with moderate throughput.
- Capacity: 4-quart volume supports large portion servings in commercial kitchens
- Material: Made of durable stainless steel for corrosion resistance and sanitation
- Design & Maintenance: Bolero styling allows easy cleaning and stacking
- Use Case: Suitable for hot-holding, buffet lines, and prep stations in foodservice operations
- Workflow Fit: Compatible with standard steam table units for seamless integration
Perfect for institutional catering, buffet setups, or hotel breakfast stations looking for durable, easy-to-maintain food pans.
Bon Chef 5312 Technical Specs
The Bon Chef 5312 food pan is engineered to meet professional kitchen specifications, with a stainless steel construction that ensures longevity and ease of sanitation. It measures 20-31/32" in length, 6-1/2" in width, and 4" in depth, with a weight of 3.5 lbs. It is designed for use in foodservice environments that require consistent durability and performance, such as buffets and cafeteria lines. The pan's dimensions support stacking and compatibility with standard steam table inserts. It features UL certification and meets NSF guidelines for commercial food equipment, ensuring safe handling and cleaning. The material resists stains and corrosion, enabling easy maintenance in busy kitchen settings. Its optimal thermal resistance allows use at typical cooking and holding temperatures, making it a versatile, restaurant-ready component for medium-volume food operations, including catering and hospital foodservice. The pan's seamless design facilitates quick cleaning, while its ergonomic size allows efficient handling by staff during busy service periods.
- Capacity: 4-quart (128 oz.) food holding capacity for bulk preparation
- Material: High-quality stainless steel construction for durability
- Dimensions: 20-31/32" x 6-1/2" x 4" deep for standard steam table fit
- Certification & Safety: UL listed, NSF approved for commercial use
- Weight & Construction: 3.5 lbs., corrosion-resistant and easy-to-clean design
- Temperature Range: Designed for hot-holding applications within standard operating temps
- Electrical Compatibility: Not applicable, designed for food presentation
- Installation: Fits standard steam table units for efficient placement
- Maintenance: Seamless stainless steel surface allows quick cleaning and sanitizing
- Storage: Stacks securely with similar pans to optimize storage space
- Usage Environment: Suitable for high-traffic cafeteria, buffet, and catering lines
What is a commercial steam table pan?
A commercial steam table pan is a foodservice container designed for hot-food display and holding in professional kitchens and catering. Constructed primarily from durable stainless steel, it maintains food temperature and facilitates efficient service in buffet lines, banquet halls, and institutional settings. The Bon Chef 5312 food pan exemplifies this category, with a 1/2 size long footprint and a 4-quart capacity, optimized for moderate volume food operations such as hotels, cafeterias, and catering services. This pan is suitable for use in heated or ambient environments, supporting food safety and sanitation standards while enabling quick, hygienic handling. Its design ensures compatibility with standard steam table inserts, making it an integral part of versatile food presentation systems for medium-volume foodservice environments.
Top Commercial Food Storage and Serving Solutions for Medium-Volume Foodservice
The Bon Chef 5312 food pan offers a robust, stainless steel build ideal for medium-volume foodservice operations including institutional kitchens and buffet lines. Its precise dimensions and capacity support efficient food display and holding, while its durable construction ensures longevity and ease of maintenance, making it a dependable choice for institutional and catering applications.
- Operation Type — Designed for medium-volume buffet and catering use
- Kitchen Setting — Suitable for institutional, hotel, and cafeteria environments
- Foodservice Category — Optimal for hot-holding and presentation of prepared foods
- Workload Qualifier — Supports moderate throughput operations with reliable durability
- Use Case — Ideal for food display, portioning, and bulk holding in professional kitchens
Why Choose Bon Chef 5312
Bon Chef 5312 stands out with its high-quality stainless steel construction and precise dimensions optimized for standard steam table compatibility. Its Bolero design enhances durability and ease of cleaning, while UL and NSF approvals ensure safe, reliable performance in commercial food environments. Compared to similar pans, it offers a perfect balance of size, robustness, and ease of maintenance, supporting efficient food presentation and handling in busy operations without compromising sanitation or workflow flow.
- Compact footprint fits seamlessly into standard steam table setups
- Stainless steel material resists corrosion and simplifies cleaning
- Bolero design ensures long-lasting durability and stacking efficiency
- Precisely dimensioned for efficient space utilization and handling
- Suitable for moderate workload applications in hospitality and catering
