AluChef Cookware & Buffetware

AluChef is a range of premium cookware and buffetware, made from lightweight cast aluminium, weighing a fraction of traditional cast iron cookware.

Designed for busy commercial kitchens and high-volume catering services. AluChef cookware features a ceramic interior coating that’s free from PFAS, PTFE, and other harmful chemicals, ensuring it’s safe for kitchens prioritising healthy cooking.

With its tough ceramic coating, AluChef cookware offers outstanding scratch and stain resistance, providing excellent non-stick performance. The AluShield Exterior Coating is crafted to withstand sustained temperatures of up to 320°C, for the most demanding cooking methods.

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Ultra-lightweight

Just a quarter of the weight of cast iron.

All hob compatible and oven safe

Perfect as induction buffet dishes, or hot plate display warmers.

Multiple options

Available in a large range of colours and sizes.

Easy to clean

PFAS-free, non-stick internal ceramic coating.

Perfect for buffet equipment or transport

With a GN1/1 sized dish available, featuring an innovative divider.

Stackable

Save storage space and make moving equipment effortless.

Commercial dishwasher safe

Featuring a durable, PFAS-free non-stick coating, making it both safe and easy to clean.

High-heat silicone enamel finish

Resistant to stains and perfect for all types of cooking.

The look of cast iron at a fraction of the weight.

Perfect for brilliant buffets. Or use as traditional cookware. Cook, transport, store and serve all in one dish. AluChef works in unison with the rest of the Catertherm range, offering seamless foodservice operations.

The cast aluminium design of the dishes offers superior heat transfer on our Hot and Cold Plates. The GN1/1 AluChef dish also fits perfectly into our Food Transport Trolleys.

Key features

Advanced Coatings

PFAS Free

High durability non-stick ceramic interior coating. Designed for health conscious customers in commercial environments.

AluShield

Advanced organic silicone enamel external coating. Hard wearing and extreme heat resistance up to 320c.

Ultra Lightweight

Never Struggle with Heavy Cookware Again

Designed for practicality and safety, AluChef cast aluminium cookware is ideal for preparing and transporting food in any kitchen or buffet setting. Its lightweight design makes it highly versatile and easy to handle.

A fraction of the weight of steel and cast iron alternatives, AluChef cookware provides exceptional functionality without sacrificing performance.

Dishes fit inside each other, allowing them to be stackable. This saves space in the kitchen and makes moving dishes easy.

Versatility

From Stove-top to Oven with Ease

AluChef cookware features a 6.8 mm thick aluminium body, ensuring quick, even cooking on all heat sources, including induction. It’s designed to handle everything from stovetop to oven with ease. The non-stick ceramic interior coating provides excellent performance, abrasion resistance, and long-lasting durability.

Electric compatible

Ceramic compatible

Halogen compatible

Induction compatible

Oven compatible

Gas compatible

Gastronorm GN1/1

Your Professional Buffet Made Easy

Compatible with induction and all other cooktop methods, the Gastronorm GN1/1 pan is also oven and dishwasher-safe. The AluChef Gastronorm range also includes the Gastronorm Glass Lid and the Pan Divider, offering nearly endless options for any catering setup. Also suitable for Catertherm’s Thermobox.

Pan Divider

For Multiple-choice Buffets

The AluChef Gastronorm GN1/1 Pan Divider is an innovative product to provide greater options for operators. This pan divider is a removable, watertight separator designed specifically for the Gastronorm GN1/1 pan, providing maximum flexibility.

It allows you to reduce buffet sizes or serve multiple items within the same AluChef GN1/1 pan. You can fit several pan dividers into the AluChef GN1/1 pan, making it perfect for corporate catering, canapés, and smaller buffets. Available in only one size, the AluChef combination offers excellent space efficiency in the back of house.

Made from food-grade coated steel and silicone, the AluChef GN1/1 Pan Divider can withstand temperatures up to 200°C and is dishwasher safe.

Water-tight sealing

Food-grade Coated Steel and Silicone

200°c heat resistant

Miniatures

AluChef Single-serve Casserole Pots

AluChef miniature casserole pots provide a stylish
way to serve a variety of dishes, from baked eggs
at breakfast to garlic prawns, soups, potato gratin,
or jus.

They are ideal for individual portions at buffets or
catered events.

Constructed from high-quality cast aluminium with
a durable non-stick surface and silicone enamel
coating, these mini pots are available in a range of
colours.

Note: AluChef miniature casserole pots are not suitable for induction cooktops.

Accessories

Accessories for Professional Cooking

AluChef cookware is backed by custom tools and gadgets made specifically for our cookware range, helping you create memorable meals easily and safely.

Our accessories range: