The Carlisle 4446202 Carlisle Palette Designer Displayware™ Food Pan 1/3 Size is a commercial-grade plastic food presentation solution, engineered from durable melamine material designed for professional foodservice environments. This 1/3 size pan, with a depth of 2-1/2 inches, is optimized for buffet lines, prep stations, and display setups, providing a resistant and dishwasher-safe container that withstands temperatures up to 212°F. Its superior resistance to stains, chips, and breaks ensures long-term performance in high-traffic kitchen and serving areas, making it suitable for hospitality, institutional, and catering applications requiring resilient and hygienic food pans. The versatile design supports standard configurations for precise food portioning and effective presentation, enhancing workflow efficiency with its reliable, commercial-grade construction.
Top Carlisle 4446202 Features
The Carlisle Palette Designer Food Pan offers a robust melamine construction with stain, break, and chip resistance, ideal for high-volume food service. Its dishwasher-safe design simplifies cleaning, and the 1/3 size capacity supports precise portioning in busy operations. The pan’s 2-1/2" depth accommodates a variety of ingredients, facilitating efficient kitchen workflows and display arrangements, especially in moderate throughput settings.
- Functionality: Resilient melamine construction resists stains and chips for long-term use
- Durability Traits: Made from commercial-grade plastic with high-impact resistance
- Ease-of-Use: Dishwasher safe for quick, hygienic cleaning after service
- Use Case: Suitable for buffet lines, prep stations, and display setups
- Workflow Benefit: Standard 1/3 size fits common gastronorm compatible equipment
Ideal for high-traffic foodservice environments requiring durable, hygienic, and easy-to-clean food pans.
Carlisle 4446202 Technical Specs
The Carlisle 4446202 food pan features a 1/3 size capacity with dimensions of 12.75" width by 6.87" depth, and a height of 2.5 inches, constructed from impact-resistant melamine. It is BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and designed to operate at temperatures up to 212°F, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Its lightweight design of 1.73 lbs facilitates versatile handling, while its NSF approval supports use in hygienic food display and prep areas. Compatible with standard foodservice configurations, this pan adheres to industry best practices for durability and sanitation, integrating seamlessly into diverse commercial kitchen workflows.
- Material: Melamine structure with impact and stain resistance
- Dimensions: 12.75" W x 6.87" D x 2.5" H for versatile application
- Temperature Range: Safe for temperatures up to 212°F
- Construction: BPA-free, NSF certified, dishwasher safe
- Weight: 1.73 lbs for easy handling and repositioning
- Usage Compatibility: Fits standard gastronorm and display units
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
- Installation & Maintenance: No special electrical or plumbing needs; dishwasher safe for quick cleaning
- Cleaning Routine: Compatible with commercial dishwashers for sanitation
- Storage Features: Compact footprint allows efficient stacking and storage
- Usage Environment: Suitable for buffet lines, prep stations, and display counters
What is a commercial food pan?
A commercial food pan is a durable, professionally designed container intended for storing, organizing, and presenting food in high-volume settings. Made from impact-resistant materials such as melamine, these pans typically support standard sizing formats like 1/3 or full size, which facilitate efficient workflow in foodservice establishments. The Carlisle 4446202 Carlisle Palette Designer Food Pan is employed in buffet setups, prep stations, and display counters, offering precise portion control while maximizing hygienic conditions. It is ideal for mid-volume restaurant service, catering, and institutional kitchens where resilience and ease of maintenance are essential.
Top plastic food pans for moderate-volume restaurant service
Designed for moderate throughput kitchen environments, these commercial plastic food pans from Carlisle 4446202 are built for durability and efficiency, making them suitable for busy foodservice operations involving prepping, displaying, or serving food. Supported by high-impact melamine construction and precise sizing, these pans ensure consistent performance in institutional or hospitality kitchens requiring reliable, dishwasher-safe containers that withstand daily use without compromise.
- Operation Type — suited for buffet lines and prep areas
- Kitchen Setting — optimal for institutional, catering, and restaurant kitchens
- Foodservice Category — ideal for display ware and food storage
- Workload Qualifier — supports moderate throughput operational demands
- Use Case — effective for maintaining hygiene and portion control
Why Choose Carlisle 4446202?
Compared to standard food pans, the Carlisle 4446202 Carlisle Palette Designer Food Pan utilizes resilient melamine material with high-impact resistance, offering superior long-term performance. Its stain, break, and chip-resistant qualities improve sanitation and reduce replacement costs. The balanced design supports seamless integration into standard kitchen workflows with its precise dimensions and dishwasher-safe features, elevating operational safety, cleanliness, and presentation consistency.
- Compact footprint for efficient storage and handling
- Built with impact-resistant, stain-resistant melamine for longevity
- Dishwasher safe to streamline cleaning processes
- Designed for precise 1/3 size standard fitment
- Supports high-volume display and prep applications in busy kitchens
