Full Deep Gastronorm Foil Container Base: The Industrial Catering Workhorse

Heavy-Duty Structural Integrity for High-Volume Kitchens

When you are transport-testing or oven-baking large-scale banquets, packaging failure is not an option. Our Full Deep Gastronorm Foil Container Bases are engineered to the universal 1/1 Gastronorm specification, making them an instant fit for all commercial ovens, chafing dishes, and hot-holding gantries. Crafted from high-gauge, premium aluminium foil, these pans feature deeply ribbed sidewalls and a reinforced rim. This structural blueprint prevents buckling, twisting, or sagging, even when the container is filled to maximum capacity with heavy, dense bakes like lasagna, roasted meats, or liquid-heavy curries.

At Fresh Pack Solutions, we supply these to dark kitchens, hotel caterers, and wholesale food producers who demand reliable structural strength during the high-heat cooking process and fast-paced delivery logistics.

Versatile Culinary Applications

The 1/1 Gastronorm footprint is the gold standard across the global hospitality sector:

• Mass Banquet Catering: The ultimate vessel for cooking, transporting, and serving bulk mains (such as cottage pies, roasted root vegetables, or hot pots) directly into chafing stands.

• Central Prep & Freeze: Excellent for commercial kitchens preparing bulk meals in advance, seamlessly moving from blast freezer to high-heat ovens.

• Meat Roasting & Jointing: Deep enough to act as a disposable roasting pan for large joints of beef, pork, or whole chickens, capturing all juices without spilling.

• Outdoor Events & Street Food: Provides a highly efficient, lightweight setup for festival vendors using bain-marie systems to keep bulk ingredients hot.

Technical Specifications

Thermal Performance & Delivery Logistics

• Extreme Thermal Tolerance: These bases can comfortably withstand intense oven environments up to 350°C and drop down to -40°C for long-term deep freezing, preventing metal brittleness or cracking.

• Rapid Heat Conductance: Aluminum foil ensures even heat distribution across the entire pan, eliminating cold spots and guaranteeing that bulk center-cooked food reaches safe core temperatures faster.

• Space-Saving Nesting: Delivered pre-formed and nested in compact, high-density stacks, allowing high-volume kitchens to store hundreds of pans while utilising minimal shelf footprint.

• Rigid Stacking for Transport: When paired with a rigid lid, the heavy-gauge rim construction allows you to safely stack multiple filled trays on top of one another inside thermal catering boxes.

Recommended Pairings for Your Service

• The Secure Seal: Protect your food during transit and lock in moisture by pairing these bases with our Full Gastronorm Foil-Lined Board Lids, which feature a crimp-down edge for a leak-resistant closure.

• Service & Portioning: Ensure your serving staff have the right tools by checking out our range of heavy-duty Disposable Utensils for easy table-side or buffet service.

• Safe Handling: Because aluminium conducts heat incredibly efficiently, always pair these with heavy-duty kitchen cloths or oven mitts during hot service cycles.

Please Note: Lids are sold separately. To secure, fold the container edges around the lid to prevent leaks. Once sealed, these containers are easily stackable for convenient storage and transport.

UK Mainland Deliveries
Delivery is free on orders over £100 (excluding VAT).
For orders below this amount, a standard non-refundable delivery fee of £7.99 applies within the UK mainland. Extra charges may apply for remote locations.

Delivery Times
Orders placed before 12:00 am (subject to stock availability) are usually delivered within 1–2 working days (Monday to Friday) via DPD.

Large or bulk orders that exceed standard courier limits will be delivered on a pallet within 2–3 working days, between 9:00 am and 5:00pm. Timed deliveries may be available for an additional charge, depending on availability.

Please note that delays outside our control may occasionally occur, which could extend delivery times by 1–2 working days. We are not liable for any loss of business due to delayed or failed deliveries and do not offer compensation in such cases. We recommend placing orders in advance, especially for events or special occasions.

European Deliveries
We offer low-cost shipping across Europe. Place your order online, and a member of our sales team will contact you to confirm delivery options and costs.

International Deliveries
Orders can be collected directly from our warehouse. Alternatively, we can provide FOB (Free On Board) rates for container shipments.

Returns
Returns are accepted for resaleable goods in their original condition, provided this is agreed in writing beforehand. A 20% handling and restocking fee will apply unless the items were faulty on delivery.

You must inform us within 14 working days of receiving your order if you wish to return any items. Collection charges will also apply.

For more details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions and Shipping fee information.

UK mainland orders:

All orders placed before 12:00 am on Monday-Friday will be collected by DPD on the same day and delivered to the customers within 1-2 working days.

All orders placed on the Weekend and Bank Holidays, the orders will be collected on the next working day by DPD, then delivered within 1-2 working days

Deliveries to the Highlands, Islands, and Northern Ireland may take 2–3 working days.

Delivery Charges

• UK Mainland (Orders over £100): Free
• UK Mainland (Orders under £100): £7.99
• UK Offshore Islands (Orders over £100): £18.99
• UK Offshore Islands (Orders under £100): £26.99
• Scottish Highlands (Orders over £100): £17.99
• Scottish Highlands (Orders under £100): £25.99
• Northern Ireland (Orders over £150): £17.99
• Northern Ireland (Orders under £150): £26.99

Contact UsIf you have any questions regarding shipping, feel free to contact our support team at:

📧 info@freshpacksolutions.co.uk

📞 020 3411 2378