How Big Is a Catering Tray

Full size food pans are the standard in the foodservice industry, measuring approximately 20 3/4″ x 12 3/4″. All other sizes of food pans are simply a variation on those dimensions. For example, a 1/2 size pan measures 12 3/4″ x 10 3/8″ and a 2/3 size pan measures 13 3/4″ x 12 3/4″.

How many does a full tray serve?

Catering Trays Most half trays serve approximately 8-10 people. Most full trays serve approximately 15-20 people.

How much does a catering pan hold?

TypeSizeApprox. Capacity (in qts by depth in inches)Half Pan Long6″ x 20″2 ½” – 3.7qt 4″ – 6qt 6″ – 8.7qtThird Pan12″ x 6 ⅔”2 ½” – 2.25qt 4″ – 4.1qt 6″ – 6.1qt 8″ – 7.5qtQuarter Pan6″ x 10″2 ½” – 1.8qt 4″ – 3qt 6″ – 4.5qt 8″ – 5.1qtSixth Pan6″ x 6 ⅔”2 ½” – 1.2qt 4″ – 1.9qt 6″ – 2.7qt 8″ – 3.2qt