Baking Trays & Sheet Pans

Choosing the right baking tray or sheet pan

A good baking tray helps deliver even heat, reliable colour and easier handling. This range includes flat baking sheets, deeper trays, roasting pans and professional gastronorm-style trays for bread, pastry, biscuits, focaccia, rolls and general baking.

Flat trays and sheet pans

Flat baking trays and sheet pans are useful for cookies, pastries, freeform bread, rolls and other bakes that need good heat contact and easy loading. Heavier trays tend to resist warping better and can give more even results, especially with repeated use.

Deeper trays and roasting pans

Deeper trays are useful where you need more containment, whether for focaccia, roasting, traybakes or bakes with oil, butter or juices. They are also practical for general kitchen use, making them a versatile choice for both baking and cooking.

Materials and finishes

Aluminised steel, stainless steel, black iron and aluminium all behave slightly differently in the oven. Stainless steel is durable and easy to clean, aluminised steel gives good heat distribution, while black iron develops a seasoned surface over time and is well suited to high-heat baking.

Using mats, liners and release aids

Baking mats, parchment and release sprays can help protect trays, improve release and make cleaning easier. These are useful accessories, but the tray itself should still be chosen for the size, depth and material that best suits the baking you do most often.

Baking Trays & Sheet Pans - FAQs

What is the difference between a baking tray and a sheet pan?

The terms are often used loosely. A baking tray is a general term for an oven tray, while a sheet pan usually means a flat or shallow rectangular tray used for biscuits, pastries, rolls and freeform bakes.

What type of baking tray should I choose?

Choose a flat tray or sheet pan for cookies, pastries, rolls and freeform bread. Choose a deeper tray for focaccia, roasting, traybakes or anything that needs more containment.

Why choose a heavy-duty baking tray?

Heavy-duty trays are usually more stable in the oven and less prone to warping. They also tend to distribute heat more evenly, which can help with colour, crust and consistent baking.

Are stainless steel trays good for baking?

Stainless steel trays are durable, easy to clean and useful for many baking and kitchen tasks. They may not brown quite as aggressively as darker materials, but they are practical and long-lasting.

Can I use a baking tray for focaccia?

Yes. A deeper tray or roasting pan is usually best for focaccia because it contains the oil and gives the dough room to rise. Black iron, steel and heavy-duty trays can all work well depending on the style of focaccia you want.

Should I use a baking mat or parchment on a tray?

Baking mats and parchment can help with release, protect the tray and make cleaning easier. They are especially useful for sticky doughs, biscuits, pastries and repeated batch baking.