Why Choose SOGA Gastronorm Solutions?

When outfitting a commercial kitchen, the right equipment matters. SOGA has built a reputation for delivering durable, high-performance stainless steel products suited for demanding environments. The SOGA Gastronorm series gives you a robust foundation for food prep, storage, serving, and transport.

• SOGA understands industry standards. Their Gastronorm pans, trays, and trolleys are designed to fit seamlessly into universal racks, ovens, coolers, and carriers.

• By choosing SOGA, you benefit from precision engineering, reliable materials, and consistent dimensioning — so different pieces work together without friction or gaps.

• Whether you need shallow trays for plating or deep pans for bulk prep, the SOGA Gastronorm line gives you flexibility while maintaining compatibility across your system.

Key Components of the SOGA Gastronorm Range

SOGA Gastronorm Trolleys

Trolleys carry or stage multiple trays or pans in a compact and mobile rack—ideal for bakeries, catering, and large kitchens.

• Example: a 7-tier stainless steel bakery trolley compatible with 60×40 cm trays offers tiered storage plus a working surface. 

• For larger scale operations, SOGA offers 15-tier cake or bakery trolleys built from heavy gauge stainless steel for strength and ease of cleaning. 

• These trolleys are crafted so that your SOGA Gastronorm tray or metal tray slides in and out smoothly — reducing handling strain and speeding up service.

SOGA Gastronorm & Stainless Steel Trays / Pans

The heart of the system is the tray or pan itself. SOGA provides a wide variety of depths, sizes, and materials.

Material & Construction

• These are stainless steel trays (often 18/10 grade) built for longevity, corrosion resistance, and food safety.

• The edges are typically reinforced for rigidity, so your tray won't warp under heat or load.

• The surfaces are smooth and easy to sanitize, critical in commercial settings.

Dimensions & Depths

• Standard full-size Gastronorm trays (1/1) come in depths like 2 cm, 4 cm, 6.5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm, and deeper.

• Half-size (1/2), one-third (1/3), or one-quarter (1/4) trays are also offered, giving flexibility in layout. 

• SOGA also offers aluminium oven baking pans / cooking trays in a standard Gastronorm footprint (e.g. 60×40×5 cm) when lower weight is needed. 

Use Cases & Compatibility

• A shallow SOGA Stainless Steel Tray (e.g. 2 cm depth) works well for plating, holding prepared food under heat lamps, or cold displays.

• Deeper Gastronorm trays (e.g. 10–15 cm) are great for bulk storage, stews, baked dishes, or food transport.

• These trays integrate easily with metal trays, trolley systems, cover lids, and insulated carriers — making the workflow uniform.

• Because every piece adheres to Gastronorm dimensions, you avoid gaps or misalignment when stacking or sliding them into racks.

Benefits & Advantages of Using the SOGA System

Consistent Fit & Interoperability

All SOGA Gastronorm trays and trolleys follow standard sizing rules—so your 1/1 tray fits into any SOGA or Gastronorm-compliant rack or trolley without friction.

Durability & Longevity

The stainless steel construction resists corrosion, bending, and staining. SOGA’s quality controls ensure each Soga Stainless Steel Tray can take repeated use and cleaning without losing shape.

Hygiene & Maintenance

Smooth surfaces with minimal crevices make cleaning faster and more effective. The trays resist pitting and bacterial traps. In high turnover kitchens, that means less downtime.

Versatility & Scalability

As your kitchen needs evolve, you can mix and match trays of different depths, trolleys of different tiers, and metal trays. You won’t have to overhaul the system—just add parts.
For example, you might use deeper pans during prep time, then switch to shallow trays for display or service.

Efficient Kitchen Workflow

• Trolleys loaded with trays can move between stations, ovens, and service counters.

• Trays slide in and out of ovens or equipment without needing extra handling.

• Standardization means staff familiarity and fewer mistakes or wasted time.

Best Practices When Choosing & Using SOGA Gastronorm Products

Match Tray Depth to Function

Don’t over-specify depth. Using a 15 cm tray just to hold sheet pans adds unnecessary weight and cooling time. Use shallower trays for service; deeper ones for storage or transport.

Preheat & Heat Management

When using trays in ovens or steamers, give the stainless steel tray a short preheat to avoid thermal shock. The good conductivity of stainless helps with even heating once warmed.

Avoid Warping

Avoid leaving trays empty under direct heat or flame. Always load with some content or cover them. Reinforced edges help, but abuse can still warp trays over time.

Safe Handling

Even though stainless steel is strong, avoid sudden bending or dropping heavy trays. Use proper gloves when trays are hot. Trolleys help reduce the need to carry trays manually.

Cleaning & Sanitizing

• Rinse or soak food residue before scrubbing.

• Use non-abrasive pads for general cleaning.

• For heavy stains, use food-safe stainless steel cleaners.

• Dry promptly to avoid water spotting or oxidation.

Summary

The SOGA Gastronorm range offers a full ecosystem built around reliable, efficient, and high-quality kitchen operations. Whether you need a SOGA Stainless Steel Tray for plating, a deeper Gastronorm Tray for storage, a metal tray variant for lighter duty, or trolleys to carry many trays at once — it all fits together.