This product page focuses on the Stainless steel gastronorm container GN 1/4 WAS DE1237014065, 65 mm depth. In this overview, it is compared against alternative options from the same brand: the black melamine container Food container WAS GN 1/4 DE1236514066 — 65 mm black melamine, the deep polypropylene container WAS GN 1/4 Container DE1238414200 PP 200 mm, the polypropylene container with a scale GN 1/4 Container WAS DE1238914065 — 65 mm polypropylene with measuring scale, the smaller stainless steel container Stainless steel container WAS GN 1/6 DE1237016065, depth 65 mm, and the larger GN 1/2 melamine container WAS foodservice GN 1/2 container DE1236512066 65 mm black melamine. All of these items are intended for professional kitchens, catering, and buffets, yet they differ in materials, depth, and gastronorm sizing, which defines their practical use.
⚙️ Below is a comparison of key product characteristics, including material type, GN standard size, depth, and structural features.
| Parameter | Stainless steel gastronorm container GN 1/4 WAS DE1237014065, 65 mm depth | Food container WAS GN 1/4 DE1236514066 — 65 mm black melamine | WAS GN 1/4 Container DE1238414200 PP 200 mm | GN 1/4 Container WAS DE1238914065 — 65 mm polypropylene with measuring scale | Stainless steel container WAS GN 1/6 DE1237016065, depth 65 mm | WAS foodservice GN 1/2 container DE1236512066 65 mm black melamine | Practical significance of differences |
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| Material | Stainless steel | Black melamine | Polypropylene (PP) | Polypropylene (PP) | Stainless steel | Black melamine | Stainless steel suits hot and cold foods, melamine serves buffet presentation, and polypropylene supports storage and tracking |
| GN Size | GN 1/4 | GN 1/4 | GN 1/4 | GN 1/4 | GN 1/6 | GN 1/2 | The GN format determines compatibility with standard equipment and cooling units |
| Depth | 65 mm | 65 mm | 200 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | A depth of 200 mm holds higher capacity, while 65 mm is convenient for ingredients and shallow portions |
| Features | Hygienic steel surface | Scratch-resistant melamine | High volume for storage | Integrated measuring scale | Compact size for small portions | Increased GN 1/2 width | Specialized features help choose the correct container for specific culinary tasks |
◎ The table below evaluates the suitability of each option for different usage scenarios and professional kitchen needs.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Handling hot and cold foods in standard gastronorm setups | Stainless steel gastronorm container GN 1/4 WAS DE1237014065, 65 mm depth | Stainless steel provides durability and universal application across professional workflows. |
| Presenting food in display cases and buffets | Food container WAS GN 1/4 DE1236514066 — 65 mm black melamine | Black melamine offers a professional presentation look and scratch resistance during guest service. |
| Storing and transporting larger batches of ingredients | WAS GN 1/4 Container DE1238414200 PP 200 mm | The 200 mm depth accommodates a substantial amount of food within a standard slot. |
| Precise portioning and inventory control | GN 1/4 Container WAS DE1238914065 — 65 mm polypropylene with measuring scale | The built-in scale helps measure ingredients directly during kitchen preparation. |
| Organizing small amounts of ingredients | Stainless steel container WAS GN 1/6 DE1237016065, depth 65 mm | The smaller GN 1/6 size is optimal for separating low-volume ingredients. |
| Serving larger portions of prepared food on service lines | WAS foodservice GN 1/2 container DE1236512066 65 mm black melamine | The wide GN 1/2 format is ideal for serving prepared dishes on a buffet line. |
The main product Stainless steel gastronorm container GN 1/4 WAS DE1237014065, 65 mm depth differs from alternatives through its classic steel construction in a GN 1/4 format with a moderate 65 mm depth, making it a versatile choice for daily hot and cold tasks in a professional kitchen. This option is most suitable for buyers requiring durable, hygienic, general-purpose steelware. If display aesthetics are prioritized, melamine alternatives are better; for inventory tracking, the scaled model fits best; and for larger capacity, the deep polypropylene variant should be chosen.
