Equipment & Manufacturer

dish warmer / dispenser

By September 11, 2015No Comments

In a fine dining service, being meticulous in every aspect is a defining element. And if tableware and cutlery must be sparkling and without any blemishes, why not add something extra by warming the plates? The temperature of food can easily get cold from the kitchen to the table due to the often air-conditioned environment. A warm plate will help in maintaining the temperature of food just a little longer and it goes without saying the temperature must be hot enough to keep food appetisingly warm yet not too hot for handling.

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These units are also commonly known as dish dispensers and are typically used at buffet settings providing guests the assurance that sanitation is a serious consideration of the restaurant, compared to stacking plates up in open shelves. It also makes sense in terms of reducing breakage when staff do not have to walk back and forth carrying heavy dishes to the buffet line as they can simply wheel it there and back. Commercial plate warming units are typically tall to save floor space and if small enough, able to fit on the counter top. The stainless steel hot plates within the unit is thermostatically controlled and is where the dishes are placed onto for warming. It works by a spring mechanism at the base that will push the plates up as the top ones are taken. Some grand restaurants might opt for plate warmers that are embellished and built with elegant stands that are placed in the dining hall. Note that not all dish dispensers keep warm. Instead of the drop-in dish warmer, some establishments may opt to use tabletop light fixtures to keep the dishes warm as it can be part of the ambience.