Steam Table Pan Covers

A steam table pan cover does one simple job, but it does it all service long: it keeps heat in, contaminants out, and your food at the temperature your guests expect. Whether you are running a buffet line, a hotel breakfast station, or a high-volume restaurant service, the right cover for every pan size on your line is a basic necessity that keeps your operation running cleanly and efficiently. At Nishi Enterprise, our Steam Table Pan Covers collection brings together 31 NSF-certified 18/8 stainless steel covers in both solid and slotted configurations across every standard pan size, from 1/9 size all the way up to full size, giving you a matching cover for every pan on your steam table or buffet setup.

Solid vs Slotted: Choosing the Right Cover for Your Application

Every size in this collection is available in both solid and slotted versions, and the choice between the two comes down to how you are using the pan during service. Solid covers provide a complete seal that retains heat and moisture fully, making them the right choice for storage, transport, and holding dishes that need to stay moist and warm without any evaporation. Slotted covers have a built-in opening that allows a serving utensil to rest in the pan without removing the cover entirely, which speeds up service at busy buffet lines and reduces the time the pan is left uncovered between servings. Both solid and slotted versions are available in every size across the collection.

Full Size and Two-Thirds Size Covers

For full-size steam table pans, the Winco SPSCF Full Size Solid Cover and Winco SPCF Full Size Slotted Cover are both priced at $16.49 and built from 18/8 stainless steel with a recessed handle for easy lifting and stacking. The Thunder Group equivalents, the STPA5000C Full Size Solid Cover at $15.63 and STPA5000CS Full Size Slotted Cover at $15.72, offer the same full-size coverage in true 24-gauge 18/8 stainless steel. For two-thirds size pans, the Winco SPSCTT 2/3 Solid Cover and Winco SPCTT 2/3 Slotted Cover are both $15.72, with Thunder Group options available as the STPA5230C Two-Thirds Solid at $15.02 and STPA5230CS Two-Thirds Slotted at $15.27.

Half Size Covers: Standard and Long

For half-size pans, both standard and long formats are covered. The Winco SPSCH Half Size Solid Cover and Winco SPCH Half Size Slotted Cover are both priced at $8.46. Thunder Group's half-size options include the STPA5120C Half Size Solid at $8.08 and STPA5120CS Half Size Slotted at $8.18. For half-size long pans, the Thunder Group STPA5120CL Half Size Long Solid at $12.74 and STPA5120CSL Half Size Long Slotted at $12.85 cover the extended half-size format used in certain steam table configurations.

Third, Quarter, Sixth, and Ninth Size Covers

For smaller pan divisions used in condiment stations, side dish setups, and compact buffet lines, the collection covers every fractional size. For third-size pans, the Winco SPSCT 1/3 Solid and Winco SPCT 1/3 Slotted are both $6.35, with the Thunder Group STPA5130C Solid at $6.10 and STPA5130CS Slotted at $6.17 as alternatives. For quarter-size pans, the Winco SPSCQ 1/4 Solid at $5.84 and Winco SPCQ 1/4 Slotted at $5.84 pair with the Thunder Group STPA5140C Solid at $5.46 and STPA5140CS Slotted at $5.56. For sixth-size pans, the Winco SPSCS 1/6 Solid and Winco SPCS 1/6 Slotted are both $4.01, alongside the Thunder Group STPA5160C Solid at $3.84 and STPA5160CS Slotted at $3.93. For the smallest ninth-size pans, the Winco SPSCN 1/9 Solid and Winco SPCN 1/9 Slotted are both $3.49, with the Thunder Group STPA5190C Solid at $3.30 and STPA5190CS Slotted at $3.39 rounding out the smallest size. For specialized applications, the Winco SPCN-GN Slotted Cover for SPJH-906GN at $3.49 fits the corresponding gastronorm pan format.

All covers in this collection are NSF certified, dishwasher safe, and oven safe, making them easy to clean and maintain through a full commercial kitchen day. Browse the complete Steam Table Pans collection to find the matching pans for every cover size, and pair with our chafers and catering equipment for a fully outfitted buffet and steam table setup.