{"product_id":"stainless-steel-gn-food-pan-12-moq-mirror-polish-hotel-buffet-custom-logo","title":"Stainless Steel GN Food Pan | 12 MOQ | Mirror Polish | Hotel Buffet","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .supplybatch-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }\n  .supplybatch-table td, .supplybatch-table th { padding: 9px; border: 1px solid #E9E4E0; }\n  .supplybatch-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #E9E4E0; }\n  .supplybatch-cta { background: rgba(112, 74, 76, 0.89); color: #fff; padding: 12px 30px; border: none; border-radius: 0; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }\n  .supplybatch-cta:hover { background: #704a4c; }\n  .supplybatch-metric { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; background: #E9E4E0; }\n  .comparison-box { background: #E9E4E0; padding: 15px; margin: 15px 0; }\n  .faq-item { margin: 12px 0; padding: 12px; background: #f8f6f4; }\n  .faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: rgba(112, 74, 76, 0.89); }\n  .scenario-box { margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid rgba(112, 74, 76, 0.89); background: #f8f6f4; }\n  .checklist-item { padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ece8; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eProcurement Pain — Quick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"supplybatch-metric\"\u003eMOQ: 12 pcs\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"supplybatch-metric\"\u003eOrder Lead Time: 7 days\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"supplybatch-metric\"\u003eProduction Lead Time: 25-30 days\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"supplybatch-metric\"\u003eMaterial: 201\/304 SS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"supplybatch-metric\"\u003eFinish: Mirror Polish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"supplybatch-metric\"\u003eCarton: 60 pcs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E9E4E0; padding: 15px; margin: 15px 0; border-radius: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eProcurement Pain Points — Factory Verified:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ Material: 201\/304 Stainless Steel (food-grade)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ Finish: Mirror Polish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ Sizes: All Standard GN Sizes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ MOQ: 12 pieces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ Order Lead Time: 7 days (1-1,000 pcs)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ Production: 25-30 days after deposit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ Carton: 60 pieces per carton\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-item\"\u003e✓ Payment: 30% deposit, balance before delivery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"supplybatch-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: rgba(112, 74, 76, 0.89); color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcurement Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e201\/304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-grade; durable; corrosion-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror Polish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional buffet presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll GN Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility with existing equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashable, Light Weight, Assorted Colors, Elegant Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePractical for daily food service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSample evaluation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Lead Time (1-1,000 pcs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 business days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom order confirmation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Lead Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfter deposit received\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePP Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 pieces per carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment Terms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30% deposit, balance before delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT\/T, Trade Assurance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 pieces\/week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge-volume orders supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts of Dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenzhen \/ Shantou\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMajor export ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser engraving on surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHotel, Restaurant, Catering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood warming and buffet service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuangdong, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM stainless steel manufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eEngineer-Level Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comparison-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e201 vs. 304 Stainless Steel for GN Food Pans:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 (18% Cr, 8% Ni) offers superior resistance; 201 is good but less in acidic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e 201 is more cost-effective; 304 is premium priced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 for hotels and fine dining; 201 for general food service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comparison-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel vs. Plastic Food Pans:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel is durable and long-lasting; plastic can warp or crack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel provides professional mirror finish; plastic is less refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel for hotels and catering; plastic for budget programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eProcurement Pain — Deployment Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scenario-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHotel Buffet Service — 100 Pan Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hotel procurement manager needed 100 stainless steel GN food pans for a buffet service rollout. The 12-piece MOQ allowed a sample order for quality validation before the 100-pan order. The 304 stainless steel was selected for its superior corrosion resistance. The mirror polish finish provided a professional buffet presentation. Standard GN sizes were selected for compatibility with existing equipment. The 25-30 day production lead time supported the hotel opening schedule. Reorder frequency: 100 pans per property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scenario-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCatering Company — 50 Pan Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catering company buyer needed 50 stainless steel GN food pans for a catering event program. The 12-piece MOQ allowed a sample order for quality validation. The 201 stainless steel was selected for its cost-effectiveness. The mirror polish finish provided professional event presentation. The 7-day order lead time supported the event season launch. Reorder frequency: 50 pans per season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scenario-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eRestaurant Chain Rollout — 200 Pan Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restaurant chain buyer needed 200 stainless steel GN food pans for a 5-location rollout. The 12-piece MOQ allowed a sample order for quality validation. The 304 stainless steel was selected for its durability in daily restaurant service. The 25-30 day production lead time supported the rollout schedule. Reorder frequency: 200 pans per rollout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eProcurement Pain — FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the process for requesting material composition certificates for institutional procurement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: We provide material composition certificates for the 201\/304 stainless steel upon request. The stainless steel is food-grade and suitable for hotel buffet and catering applications. While formal FDA or LFGB certification documentation is not specified in the source data, we can provide material certificates with batch-level traceability. For institutional procurement requiring formal certification, we recommend requesting documentation 5-7 business days before the PO submission date. Third-party testing can be arranged through SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the logistics timeline for a 2,500-unit order shipping to the US, and what documentation is required?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: For a 2,500-unit order, the lead time is negotiated based on current factory capacity (estimated 30-35 days production). Shipping: sea freight from Shenzhen\/Shantou ports to US West Coast takes 25-35 days. Total door-to-door timeline: approximately 55-70 business days. Documentation includes: commercial invoice with declared value and unit count, detailed packing list with carton specifications (60 pieces per carton), certificate of origin from Guangdong, and bill of lading. Customs clearance typically processes in 24-48 hours for complete documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are the extended payment terms available for institutional procurement orders exceeding 2,000 units?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: For orders exceeding 2,000 units, we offer 20% deposit to start production, 30% at 50% production completion (verified via production photos), and 50% before shipping. For orders exceeding 10,000 units with confirmed annual volume, we can offer 15% deposit, 25% at 50% completion, 30% at 100% completion, and 30% net 30 after shipment. Accepted payment methods include T\/T wire transfer and Alibaba Trade Assurance. Extended terms require a purchase order from a registered institution and are approved on a case-by-case basis based on order history and credit verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How does the factory manage mirror polish consistency and product quality across large-volume orders?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Mirror polish consistency is controlled through batch-controlled polishing parameters — each batch is inspected for uniform reflection and coverage. The 201\/304 stainless steel stamping process is monitored for dimensional accuracy and surface quality. Visual inspection is performed at 100% coverage for surface finish, polish consistency, and dimensional accuracy. Defect tolerance: 2.5% AQL for major defects; critical defects subject to zero-tolerance policy. The product is washable, lightweight, and multi-functional for hotel buffet and catering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"supplybatch-cta\" type=\"button\"\u003eGet a Quote\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyBatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48853548892317,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/1354\/3325\/files\/H26bc281641794e25bfa16e0908f67cbau.webp?v=1787979769","url":"https:\/\/www.supplybatch.com\/products\/stainless-steel-gn-food-pan-12-moq-mirror-polish-hotel-buffet-custom-logo","provider":"SupplyBatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}