Extra Deep 169oz/5000ml 11" Square Gold Foil Container for Full Hotel Pan Replacement & Bulk Chili

One hundred ten millimeters. That’s deeper than a standard 4-inch hotel pan. But a hotel pan costs $30 and needs washing. This gold tray costs a fraction of that and goes straight to recycling. So when a caterer needs to serve 40 people chili at a company picnic, they fill two of these instead of lugging around stainless steel. The 11 inch square footprint fits in a standard chafing dish frame. The gold color looks bold. After the event, toss the tray. No dishwasher. No storage space.

A competitive chili cook uses these for his “sampler” batches. He makes 5 liters of green chili, freezes it in the gold tray, then brings it to competitions. The 110mm depth allows for a full 4-inch block of frozen chili that thaws evenly. The gold exterior doesn’t crack like plastic. He told us that the tray also acts as a serving bowl – he just peels off the foil lid, sets the tray on a warmer, and lets judges scoop. The gold color makes the chili look more appetizing under event lights.

The 11 inch square is a standard size for oven racks. So a pizzeria uses these for their “sheet pan pizza” takeout. They stretch dough to fit the tray, add sauce and cheese, and bake. The 110mm depth is overkill for pizza – they only use 30mm of it – but the tall walls prevent toppings from sliding off during delivery. The gold color makes the melted cheese look extra indulgent. The owner said that customers post photos of the pizza in the gold tray, calling it “the golden slice.”

Lid options: foil or plastic. The foil lid is crimped by hand – takes some muscle at this size. The plastic lid snaps on for cold storage. For freezing, the foil lid works better because it doesn’t get brittle.

Packing is 200 per carton. The carton is 56.5 x 38.5 x 29.5cm – a flat box. The gold lacquer is baked on, so it won’t scratch when the trays nest.

One unusual use: a pottery studio uses these as “slab” trays for wet clay. They pour liquid clay into the gold tray, let it dry to a leather hard state, then peel it out. The 110mm depth allows thick slabs. The gold surface releases clay easily. The studio owner said the trays last for dozens of pours before recycling.

Recycling is straightforward. Rinse and toss. The gold coating burns off.

So if you need a tray that replaces a 4 inch hotel pan, freezes bulk chili, or even molds clay, this 5000ml gold square is your heavy lifter. It’s deep, it’s square, and it’s cheap enough to use once.