Cooling Racks and Oven Grids

Cooling Racks and Oven Grids are essential bakeware for cooling, roasting and baking in professional kitchens and bakeries. This range includes wire cooling trays, heavy duty stainless steel oven grids and non-stick baking trays in popular GN and bakery sizes. Ideal for restaurants, cafes, hotels and bakeries, they help baked goods cool evenly and support trays and pans securely in the oven. Robust construction and easy-clean finishes support hygiene, speed of service and consistent baking results in busy Irish kitchens.

• Wire cooling racks in multiple footprints for biscuits, breads, pastries and cakes.
• Heavy duty stainless steel oven grids in GN 1/1, GN 2/1 and 60 x 40cm bakery sizes for reliable oven use.
• Non-stick and ceramic coated cooling and baking racks for easy release and quick clean down.
• Reinforced grids designed to handle heavy trays and roasting pans without warping.
• Perforated and open wire designs that promote airflow for even cooling and baking.
• Trusted brands such as Genware, Vogue and Matfer Bourgeat for long-lasting performance.

How to choose the right Cooling Racks and Oven Grids

• Match the rack or grid size to your existing ovens, GN pans and baking trays to maximise capacity and avoid wasted space.
• Choose heavy duty stainless steel grids for intensive use in commercial ovens and lighter wire racks for general cooling tasks.
• Consider non-stick or ceramic coated options if you regularly cool delicate items like biscuits, meringues or sugar work.
• Check the wire spacing to ensure good airflow while still supporting smaller baked goods without sagging or falling through.
• For bakeries and high-volume sites, select reinforced and GN compatible grids that can safely carry heavy trays and roasting joints.
• Think about storage and handling, opting for stackable or folding racks where space is limited in your pastry section.

Care and maintenance

• Allow racks and grids to cool before cleaning, then wash in hot, soapy water or a commercial dishwasher where suitable.
• Avoid harsh abrasives on non-stick or ceramic coated racks to prevent scratching and loss of release performance.
• Regularly inspect welds and joints on heavy duty grids for signs of fatigue, bending or broken wires.
• Dry thoroughly after washing to prevent corrosion, especially on wire racks used in steamy bakery environments.
• Store racks vertically or stacked carefully to avoid warping and to keep surfaces free from dents and contamination.
• Follow manufacturer temperature and loading guidelines to extend the life of your cooling racks and oven grids.

Pair your racks and grids with our wider bakeware, baking sheets, cake tins and pastry tools to build a complete professional baking setup.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.