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Hotelware & catering · Stainless steel sourcing in India

Stainless Steel Hotelware & Catering Supplies

Hotels, caterers and restaurant groups need steel products that survive commercial use, match across top-up orders and arrive on time for openings.

We source buffetware, service trays, jugs and bar tools in heavier gauges, plan repeatable patterns and spare parts, and inspect before export.

Stainless steel chafing dish on a hotel buffet

Hotelware we source

01

Chafing dishes

Roll-top, lift-top, round and rectangular.

02

Food pans

Gastronorm-style pans and lids in standard fractions.

03

Buffet display

Risers, stands, bowls and platters.

04

Service trays

Room-service and bar trays, with non-slip options.

05

Jugs & beverage

Water jugs, coffee pots, milk jugs and dispensers.

06

Bar tools

Shakers, jiggers, strainers and ice buckets.

Hotelware specification essentials

Gauge
Heavier sheet for commercial durability, specified in millimetres.
Dimensions
Standard fractions so pans fit existing equipment.
Hinges & parts
Hinges, lids and fuel holders, with spare parts available.
Finish
Mirror or satin, consistent across re-orders.
Cleaning
Designed for commercial dishwashing without traps.

Where they are made

MoradabadBuffetware, hotelware and bar tools, often mixed-metal.
Mumbai–Thane regionCatering pans, jugs and hotelware.
Delhi NCRHotelware and export consolidation.

What we inspect before shipment

Gauge and weightHinge and lid functionDimensional fitWeld qualityFinish consistencyPacking for transit

Inspection follows our five checkpoints — factory audit, pre-production, during production, pre-shipment and loading — against the sealed golden sample. See quality control in India.

Minimums, sampling & private label

Repeat patterns allow planned top-up orders. Custom designs and branded pieces need tooling and setup.

Every programme can be produced under your own brand, with your labels and packaging. Read about private label manufacturing in India.

Buying for the USA, UK and Europe

Market-specific sizing, labelling and testing notes for this category are covered in the stainless steel houseware buyer guide.

Buyer questions

Which grade should I specify?

SS 304 (18/8) suits most food-contact products. SS 430 (18/0) is cheaper and magnetic. SS 201/202 lowers cost but resists corrosion less well. We name the grade in the specification and check it on production.

Can you match items for top-up orders?

Yes. We keep the sealed golden sample and specification for each item, so later orders can be matched.

Do food pans fit standard equipment?

We specify gastronorm-style fractions and depths and check dimensions on samples so pans fit standard equipment.

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