The Winco SPF6 is a full-size hotel pan with a 6-inch depth, the deeper variant of the standard steam-table pan and the right format when you need to hold higher quantities of soup, chili, mashed potatoes, or any high-volume hot item on a steam table line. Standard 4-inch hotel pans run out fast during peak service; the SPF6 holds roughly 50% more product before refill.

When to Use the 6 Inch Depth

Pick the deeper SPF6 when you are running a long peak (banquet buffets, cafeterias, hospital food service) and want to minimize refills. Use the standard 4-inch SPF (or 2-1/2 inch shallow) for lighter items like vegetables, sauces, and shorter service windows. The 6-inch depth fits all standard steam-table wells without lid clearance issues.

25 Gauge Stainless

25 gauge is the foodservice industry standard for hotel pans: thick enough to hold up to commercial dishwashers, dent resistance, and direct flame on a chafing dish stand below, but thin enough to transfer heat quickly through the water bath above. Heavier 22-gauge pans hold up longer in heavy abuse environments but cost roughly 30% more.

Compatibility

Fits standard full-size steam table wells (GN 1/1, 20-7/8 inches actual). Stack-compatible with other Winco SPF series pans. Use with matching SPCF1 cover for hot/cold holding. Hand-wash or commercial dishwasher safe; long-term, stainless develops a slight patina that does not affect food contact.