The carriers feature a top loading design for ease of loading, allowing you to simply place pans directly down into the carrier and lift them out upon delivery. They hold up to (1) 8" deep full size food pan to accommodate any of your signature dishes. They will work with most types of pans as well, including foil, plastic, and even stainless steel. The versatile design of these pan carriers allows you to mix and match a number of pan combinations to best suit your needs, including (3) 2 1/2" deep, (2) 4" deep, and (1) 6" deep and (1) 2 1/2" deep pans, making this carrier a go-to choice for any application.