Food Storage Containers and GN Pans Supplier in the UAE
Food storage is where a kitchen either works or fights itself: pans that do not fit the oven, lids that do not match, containers that are too deep to stack, and stock that cannot be dated. Bait Al Diafa supplies food storage for UAE kitchens from our warehouse in Al Sharq, Sharjah — gastronorm (GN) pans and lids in stainless steel and polycarbonate, airtight containers, ingredient bins, shelving and dated labelling — delivered to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE.
Tell us the equipment you already have and the pans that came with it, and we will match lids and sizes to it. Send us your storage list or a photo of the labels on your current pans.
What we supply
- GN (gastronorm) containers and lids in stainless steel and clear polycarbonate, across the standard fractions and depths. See GN containers and lids and our GN pan sizes guide, which lists every size in millimetres and what each is used for.
- Drain and perforated shelf inserts for draining vegetables, pasta and seafood.
- Airtight food storage containers in sizes from roughly 2 litres up to 33 litres, for dry goods, ingredients and transport. See airtight containers.
- Food storage containers and boxes for prep and holding. See food storage containers.
- Ingredient bins with scoops and lids, for a dry store organised for service. See ingredient bins.
- Date labels and storage labelling, which is what makes first-in, first-out rotation actually work. See date labels.
- Shelving and dunnage racks so nothing is stored on the floor. See storage racks and shelving and dunnage racks.
- Pan racks, dish racks and glass racks for moving and storing. See pan racks and dish and glass racks.
- Service and transport: trolleys and hand trucks for moving full loads. See service trolleys and hand trucks.
Working out the storage a kitchen needs
The quickest way to get this wrong is to buy by pan size. Work from the food instead:
- List your menu lines and how each one is cooked. Anything baked or roasted in the oven needs shallow pans; anything braised or held hot needs deeper ones; anything prepped cold for a salad station needs clear pans you can see into.
- Match the standard to your equipment. If your combi oven, bain-marie and refrigerated prep table take GN, run the kitchen on GN throughout. If it is a round-pan kitchen, keep round pans. Mixing two standards in one kitchen is what creates lids that fit nothing.
- Count containers per station, not per dish. A prep station needs enough pans to cover the batch plus the pans sitting in the fridge, which is why the fridge number and the dry number are different numbers.
- Buy lids with the pans. A pan without a lid is a pan that goes into the fridge uncovered and dries out. Order the matching flat, notched, hinged or sealed lid with each size.
- Keep cold storage visible. Clear polycarbonate pans are the ones to use in a walk-in or on a prep table, because staff can see the product and the date without opening anything.
- Add the labelling, not just the containers. Date labels on every container that holds prepared food are what turn storage into a controlled system rather than a cupboard.
Replacing a mismatched set
Storage is often bought twice because the first set was not matched to anything. If you have pans from several sources, the simplest fix is usually to standardise on one standard and let the mismatched ones go. Send us a list of the sizes you have — the fractions and depths stamped on the rim are enough — and we will tell you what to keep, what completes the set, and which lines are not worth adding to.
Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
Our warehouse and showroom are at 23, 53 Street, Al Naba'a, Al Sharq, Sharjah, open Monday to Saturday, 8:00–13:00 and 15:00–20:00. Trade buyers can see the pans and lids in person before ordering, and we deliver into Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE from the same building. Browse food storage, or storage and transport equipment for shelving and trolleys.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy GN pans and food storage containers in the UAE?
Bait Al Diafa supplies GN pans and lids in stainless steel and polycarbonate, food storage containers, ingredient bins and date labels from its warehouse in Al Sharq, Sharjah, with delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and all seven emirates.
Do all food storage pans fit my combi oven?
GN pans fit any equipment built to the gastronorm standard, whatever the brand, but depth matters: a refrigerated prep table and some bain-maries only take shallower pans. Check the depth your equipment allows before ordering.
What is the difference between stainless steel and clear GN pans?
Stainless steel is for ovens, bain-maries, chafing dishes and hot food. Clear polycarbonate is for cold storage, prep and display: you can see what is inside, it is light, and it survives freezer-to-dishwasher use, but it must not go in an oven or near direct heat.
Which lids do I need for GN containers?
Flat lids for storage and stacking, notched lids that leave a gap for a serving spoon on a buffet, hinged lids for containers opened repeatedly, and sealed lids for transport and marinating. Order lids with the pans, matched to the rim.
Do you supply food storage for hotels and caterers?
Yes, including GN pans, airtight containers, ingredient bins, shelving and date labels, alongside the tabletop, disposables and janitorial lines those kitchens run out of. See our wholesale and trade supply service.
Do you deliver food storage outside Sharjah?
Yes, to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, as well as throughout Sharjah.
Send us your storage list
Send your list — sizes, depths, materials, or a photo of what you already have — through the enquiry window as a PDF, Excel file, Word document or photo, and our team will reply on WhatsApp with what we hold, what we need to source, and which lines need a decision from you because the closest match is not identical. You can also call +971 6 526 6504, email [email protected], or use the WhatsApp inquiry button on this site.