Pan adapter

An adapter system configured to be secured to an edge of a container, the adapter system comprising:

• a first adapter including (i) a first top portion configured to conform to a top surface of the edge of the container, and (ii) a first bottom portion coupled to the first top portion, wherein the first bottom portion includes a first raised portion configured to conform to a bottom surface of the edge of the container, and wherein a first bottom surface of the first bottom portion includes a first substantially planar slot;
• a second adapter including (i) a second top portion configured to conform to the top surface of the edge of the container, and (ii) a second bottom portion coupled to the second top portion, wherein the second bottom portion includes a second raised portion configured to conform to the bottom surface of the edge of the container, and wherein a second bottom surface of the second bottom portion includes a second substantially planar slot;
• a rigid member coupling the first adapter to the second adapter;
• a first mounting clip secured to the first adapter via the substantially planar slot of the first adapter;
• a second mounting clip secured to the second adapter via the substantially planar slot of the second adapter;
• and
• a food guard coupled to the first and second mounting clips such that when the food guard is in a closed position, the food guard covers an opening in the container.