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Product Overview

  • Superior insulation maintains hot or cold temperatures for up to 4 hours
  • Expanded polypropylene exterior offers impact-, water-, and chemical-resistance
  • Door opens 270 degrees and is removable for easy loading, unloading, and cleaning
  • Fits up to 5 full size, 2 1/2" deep food pans (sold separately)
  • Handy grip edges on all 4 sides for easy transportation
UPC Code:4061632103503

Effortlessly transport hot or cold food to your next catered event with this CaterGator Dash black EPP full size 2 1/2" deep front loading insulated food pan carrier!

This CaterGator Dash pan carrier offers optimal versatility and features a professional grade construction made from expanded polypropylene (EPP). This closed-cell bead foam provides thermal insulation with a high level of durability to weight ratio, plus it's an excellent energy absorbing material that withstands multiple impacts without damage.

  • Dishwasher Safe

    Dishwasher Safe

    This item can safely be cleaned in a commercial dishwasher.

  • Recyclable

    Recyclable

    This item is able to be recycled under some recycling programs.

  • Stackable

    Stackable

    This item can safely be stacked with identical or indicated items to promote easy transportation and space-saving storage.

Convenient Design

This carrier has a clever front loading design equipped with a latched door that extends to a full 270 degrees for easy access to your food pans, and is completely removable for easy cleaning. It's also stackable, allowing for effortless transport in cars or vans. For added convenience, the handy grip edges on all 4 sides of the carrier provide an ergonomic solution for comfort while transferring.

Lightweight Material

This high-tech material is extremely lightweight - made of 96% air - while maintaining optimal impact, water, and chemical resistance. It is also 100% recyclable and eco-friendly. Light enough to hold above your head with one hand, you will only need one person to safely carry this around, even when filled with food!

Versatile Pan Sizes

This carrier holds up to (5) 2 1/2" deep food pans and can accommodate various combinations of full, 1/2, and 1/3 size pans that are 2 1/2", 4", and 6" deep.

Superior Heat or Cold Retention

Because the carrier is made with expanded polypropylene (EPP), it offers superior temperature retention and maintains hot or cold food temperatures for up to 4 hours.

CaterGator Brand

Delivering quality products at a fair price, CaterGator is the ideal serving solution for catering businesses, hotels, food trucks, and concession stands. Upgrade your catering services with this insulated food pan carrier!

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Overall Dimensions:
Width:
17 3/4 Inches
Depth:
26 Inches
Height:
19 5/16 Inches
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Customer Reviews

4.4

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

26 Customer Reviews

15 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

7 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

3 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this lightweight and easy-to-store insulated food pan carrier for its ability to maintain food temperature for hours. While praised for its compactness and utility in catering, some users express concerns about the durability of the latches and the material strength. Opinions on its construction quality vary.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ekarach S. from Djung On Wheels

Posted on 07/10/2022

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Style:
Front Loading

It works. I put veg and braised meat in for a buffet at about 300C and it stayed hot u til I served it 3 hours later. I’m talking didn’t lose a degree and kept hot.

4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Durren M. from Surf And Turf Fridays Catering Consultants

Posted on 08/15/2020

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

IT'S A GOOD PRODUCT CONCEPT HOWEVER THE STYROFOAM MATERIAL USED TO MAKE IT NEEDS TO STRONGER AND STURDIER. THEY WORK WELL IN INSULATING YOUR MEALS AT COLD OR WARM TEMPERATURES I'LL ADMIT THAT. BUT YOU CANT PLACE OR STACK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THERE THATS TOO HEAVY BECAUSE IF YOU DIDN'T SNAP THE SIDES AND THE TOPS INTO PLACE CORRECTLY, EVERYTHING IS GONNA FALL APART AND COME TUMBLING DOWN QUICKLY AS YOU TRY TO WALK AROUND WITH THEM.

4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Queen C. from Queen Creek Olive Mill

Posted on 06/07/2022

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Style:
Front Loading

Awesome, lightweight insulated food pan carrier. Stacks well and is surprisingly durable. Held food at temp well. Only ask is to add handles for easier movement once loaded.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Deryk S. from Biscuits And Berries Catering

Posted on 05/25/2022

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Style:
Front Loading

This product is awesome! Super lightweight and tough, a great addition to our delivery catering division! It has a great price point as well, highly recommend.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jamyce D. from 7574699952

Posted on 04/07/2021

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Style:
Front Loading

CaterGator Food Pan Carrier is a very nicely made food carrier. I love how compact and easy it is to store. It is also very light weight and easy to carry.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeffrey R.

Posted on 06/15/2024

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Style:
Front Loading

These are great to use. Lightweight and easy on back and shoulders. Only downside is weak latches, I have 6 of these and I’ve broken 3 latches. Can’t find replacement latches either.

Thank you for your review, Jeffrey! We would like to gather more information about your experience with this food pan carrier. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

John E.

Posted on 03/18/2024

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Style:
Front Loading

Keeps food hot for a good amount of time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Stephanie H.

Posted on 09/10/2023

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

Love these, keep food hot or cold for hours.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

David S.

Posted on 07/21/2023

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Style:
Front Loading

Product seems to work well for keeping food warm. The only issue I have with it is the latch. The door latch is extremely difficult/almost cheap feeling. Every time you go to open it you feel like you are going to hurt yourself somehow or break the latch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

James B. from Mr JB's Barbecue

Posted on 04/20/2023

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

These containers are good, but just not for heavy duty use. They eventually broke.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tiffany W. from Tippy's Top Notch Catering

Posted on 12/07/2022

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Style:
Front Loading

This product was amazing!!. I was able to fit five full size foil pans inside and it kept the food warm. I wish I purchased more than one. Definitely will recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jason D. from Global Spice Bistro

Posted on 12/02/2022

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

Wow! This CaterGator insulated food pan carrier is such a must to have in your catering or delivery business. I like the black color and it's ease of cleaning.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shanell W.

Posted on 09/17/2022

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Style:
Front Loading

Great product! Pros: keeps the food nice and warm, no spills in vehicle because food is secure in carrier & overall great for caterings! Cons: only 4 pans were able to fit and I wish there were handles to make it a little easier to carry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Christopher C.

Posted on 08/21/2022

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

First time buying this brand and it's pretty good. I can't give five stars as the handles are VERY shallow.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ralph F. from Naples Flatbread

Posted on 06/17/2022

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Style:
Front Loading

Holds full pans and half pans well! Can also hold aluminum full and half pans if put inside a metal one. Was worried that the height wouldn't work, but everything worked out perfect.

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Chris S. from The 301

Posted on 01/19/2022

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

Absolutely love these boxes. Perfect for catering from my food trailer. I have now bought six of these and will be buying more. Great for family use, as well as on the job. Easy fold up, for simple less space storage.,

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Alanna W.

Posted on 02/09/2021

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

The insulated food pan carrier is very useful and easy to store. We ordered them to transport product in catering pans and they fit perfectly. The one flaw this product has would be fragility. When our team wants to take the coolers apart we have found that they are easy to break especially in the "joint" areas. We have solved this problem by using superglue to reattach broken pieces. The handles are also shallow which can make it difficult to grip while holding heavier items. Overall, they are worth the price but could use some technical improvements.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

John V. from Vazzy's

Posted on 01/12/2021

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

These hot boxes are a game changer! They are light weight, store easily and keep food warm. My delivery drivers are happy to use versus our old ones that weigh a ton!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ben N. from Zelda's Catering

Posted on 12/30/2020

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

Love these boxes, we had been using our large bulky Cambro carriers for smaller hot deliveries. These are smaller, lightweight, have handles for easy carrying, and fold close flat for easy storage. Our drivers love that they can easily carry these instead of dealing with boxes and wheels for the larger boxes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Nelia J. from Carnella

Posted on 10/21/2020

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

I can say this is the best thing I ve ever purchased since I’m established my business , so light and strong I wish it would have come in a wider sizes too. Loving it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Annie M. from One Dish Wonders LLC

Posted on 02/11/2020

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

I have purchased countless items from Webstaurant for many years for my catering business and I'm usually pleased with my purchases. However, I purchased 3 Cater Gators because I wanted a lightweight food carrier. I'm not pleased with the design or workmanship of the product. I used two of them and parts broke with the first use. Secondly, the design is not very conducive for loading and unloading hot trays of food. Why do the side flaps fold inward rather than fold outward which would make it so much easier for loading and unloading food. It can be very difficult trying to remove stacked pans of food from the container. I love the option for compact storage. However, something as simple as reversing the way the sides fold would have made this the perfect product.

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Lisa H. from 1St Course Catering Co.

Posted on 12/03/2019

Verified Purchase

Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

The CaterGator Dash Flip-Down Top Loading Carrier is awesome! It's the only way to go! It makes transporting hot items a breeze. Once we heat the gel pack and place it in the box we're able to keep food warm enough that when we transport in the chafing pan it's already warm. They are well made and lightweight, the fold down and store great as well. Best purchase yet!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Trey L. from 

Posted on 07/12/2019

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

Cator Gator is a good brand. Comparable to other leading brands. We like the fact it folds down for storage. It keeps product cold which is how we use it. We will be adding more to our supply

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Loretta B.

Posted on 07/02/2019

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Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

Absolutely love these! Wish I would have purchased them sooner. They are much lighter and more durable than I imagined and couldn't be happier. So easy to store. Will definitely buy again!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Stephanie W. from The Childrens Workshop

Posted on 06/26/2019

Verified Purchase

Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

It's Styrofoam. I expected something along the lines of this, but expected more. The one I received was simply put, Styrofoam. If your working in a high intense facility, where things are dropped or can be easily damaged, this is not a good fit. This didn't last two used before it started to fall apart.

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Todd G. from Charles D. Hammond FOP Lodge

Posted on 05/07/2019

Verified Purchase

Style:
Flip Down Top Loader

I was hesitant with these carriers based on price and when they came in I was not expecting them to be so light weight. I am not sure how long they will last but so far they are useful.

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