Cooling Racks, Trivets & Underliners

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Cooling racks, pan grates, trivets and underliners

This collection brings together two jobs: getting air under food, and getting hot cookware safely to the table. On the kitchen side there are footed bun pan grates, rib grates, donut screens and wire grates that sit in bun pans and food pans to cool baked goods, drain fried items and keep roasts out of their drippings. On the service side there are wood underliners and trivets made to carry cast iron skillets and serving griddles.

Brands include Browne, Vollrath, Lodge and Fat Daddio's. It sits in the Bun Pans / Baking Sheets group alongside the pans, liners and racks these grates are sized for.

What's in this collection

  • Footed bun pan grates: Browne rectangular grates (12" x 16.5", 16" x 24") that stand inside a sheet pan to cool cookies, glaze pastries or rest proteins.
  • Rib grates: Browne 15" x 25" and 17" x 25" rib-style grates for heavier product and roasting.
  • Donut screens and cooling racks: the Browne 16" x 24" donut screen and Fat Daddio's 12" x 17" stainless cooling rack for draining fried dough and cooling bakes.
  • Food pan grates: Vollrath Super Pan wire grates (full, half and 1/3 size) plus Browne footed grates (5" x 10", 8" x 10", 10" x 18") that keep food out of liquid in steam table pans.
  • Wood underliners and trivets: Lodge walnut underliners in round, square and rectangular shapes and a Browne oval serving trivet for sizzling skillet and cast iron presentation.

What to consider when choosing cooling racks and underliners

  • Pan fit: bun pan grates and food pan grates are sized to specific pans. Match the grate to your pan format (full, half, 1/3) so it sits flat and doesn't slide.
  • Footed vs flat: footed grates lift product for airflow and drainage inside a pan; flat wire grates suit pans where the grate rests on the bottom under food.
  • Grid style: tighter wire grids support small or delicate items like cookies and donuts; rib grates suit larger cuts and roasts.
  • Material: the stainless steel Vollrath and Fat Daddio's grates resist rust and stand up to frequent washing in high-use stations.
  • Underliner shape and size: match the underliner to the skillet or griddle it carries; the Browne oval trivet, for example, is made for an oval cast iron skillet.
  • Wood care: hand-wash and dry wood underliners and keep them out of the dish machine to avoid cracking.

FAQ

What's the difference between a bun pan grate and a food pan grate?

A bun pan grate is sized for sheet pans and is used for cooling, glazing and roasting. A food pan grate fits steam table pans and keeps food out of juices or water while it holds.

What is a donut screen used for?

It holds fried donuts and pastries so oil drains off and glaze or icing can drip through, usually set over a bun pan to catch the run-off.

Why use a wood underliner?

It lets you bring a hot cast iron skillet or griddle straight to the table while protecting the guest, the server and the tabletop from heat.

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