Steelite 5370S557 12.75 Inch Square Porcelain Insert 4 Qt Buffet Chafer - 1/Case

The Steelite 5370S557 Square Porcelain Insert is a commercial-grade food pan designed for professional foodservice environments. It features high-quality porcelain construction, measuring 12.75 inches in width, 13.875 inches in depth, and 2.5 inches in height, with a capacity of 4.0 quarts. Ideal for buffets and chafer setups, this insert offers durable, restaurant-ready performance for mid-volume catering, hotel, and banquet operations. Its precise dimensions ensure seamless integration with Steelite chafer frames, providing a reliable solution for food presentation and heat retention in busy commercial kitchens.

Top Steelite 5370S557 Features

Designed for commercial foodservice, the Steelite 5370S557 porcelain insert offers durable porcelain material with excellent heat resistance and ease of cleaning. Engineered for buffet and chafer applications, its rectangular shape facilitates efficient food portioning and presentation. The 4.0 qt capacity supports medium throughput operations, combining robustness with ease of maintenance. Its design ensures reliable fit within Steelite buffets, optimizing workflow and presentation in upscale catering or hotel settings.

• Precision fit: Seamlessly integrates with Steelite chafer frames for quick service.
• Durable porcelain: Resists chipping and ensures longevity in busy environments.
• Easy to clean: Smooth surface simplifies sanitation and maintenance routines.
• Optimal capacity: 4.0 qt size supports moderate portioning needs.
• Consistent food presentation: Shape and size promote uniformity in serving lines.

Best suited for buffet stations, hotel banquet halls, or catering service requiring reliable, food-safe inserts.

Steelite 5370S557 Technical Specs

The Steelite 5370S557 porcelain insert features a rectangular shape crafted from high-grade porcelain, offering excellent durability and resistance to thermal shocks typical in commercial kitchen operations. Weighing 8.45 lbs, it is compatible with standard Steelite buffets and chafer frames, ensuring secure placement and ease of handling. The 2.5-inch height and 4.0-quart capacity make it suitable for medium-volume applications, supporting consistent food portioning and presentation. The porcelain surface is designed for food safety compliance, with seamless cleaning capability to facilitate sanitation routines. Operating comfortably within temperature ranges suitable for hot hold environments, this food pan is ideal for buffet, catering, and hotel foodservice settings.

• Dimensions: 12.75" width x 13.87" depth x 2.5" height
• Material: Porcelain, high-grade and food-safe
• Weight: 8.45 lbs
• Capacity: 4.0 quarts for medium-volume service
• Design: Rectangular shape for efficient food presentation
• Color finish: Classic white, easy to clean and maintain
• Temperature tolerance: Compatible with hot holding, tile-like thermal shock resistance
• Certification: Proposition 65 compliant

Integration & requirements

• Capacity: 4.0 quarts supports moderate serving portions
• Material: Porcelain ideal for thermal stability and sanitation
• Dimensions: Fits standard Steelite cheffer frames in professional settings
• Weight: 8.45 lbs for stable handling
• Design: Rectangular shape suits buffet line configurations
• Cleaning: Smooth, non-porous surface simplifies sanitation routines

What is a commercial food pan

A commercial food pan is a durable, food-safe container designed for holding, serving, or transporting hot or cold food in professional foodservice operations. The Steelite 5370S557 Square Porcelain Insert serves as a versatile, high-capacity insert compatible with chafer frames, ideal for buffet lines, catering, and hotel banquet setups. Made from resilient porcelain, it withstands frequent cleaning and thermal cycling, making it suitable for mid-volume presentation and food portioning in upscale and institutional foodservice environments.

Top food presentation solutions for hospitality environments

Reliable and robust, the Steelite 5370S557 food pan is built for medium throughput operations, delivering consistent presentation and efficient workflow support in hotel buffets, catering, and banquet halls. Manufactured by Steelite, it ensures durability and sanitation compliance, making it an ideal component of professional serving setups for high-standard hospitality venues.

• Operation type — mid-volume buffet and catering applications
• Kitchen type — upscale hotels, banquet facilities, catering kitchens
• Foodservice category — buffet accessories, chafer inserts, food presentation
• Workload qualifier — moderate throughput and frequent handling
• Use case — medium-capacity servings in professional settings

Why Choose Steelite 5370S557?

Compared to competitor models, the Steelite 5370S557 offers superior porcelain durability, precise dimensions for seamless integration with Steelite chafer frames, and a design optimized for ease of cleaning and maintenance. Its classic white finish and thermal shock resistance enhance food presentation and sanitation efficiency, supporting operational workflow and product quality in demanding foodservice environments.

• Self-contained: Compatible with Steelite chafer units for streamlined setup
• Material superiority: High-quality porcelain resists chipping and thermal stress
• Compact footprint: Optimized size for efficient buffet line arrangements
• Restaurant-ready performance: Designed for durability and frequent handling
• Sanitation focus: Smooth surface facilitates quick, thorough cleaning