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Hot Food Tables

Hot Food Tables

Hot food tables, also known as steam tables, are used to ensure food is kept warm at a set serving temperature. They should not be used for the purpose of cooking or warming up foods from a cold/uncooked temperature. Hot food tables can be used in a variety of settings, but most often are found at either self-service or operator service buffets. However, they can also be used for warming purposes in the back of the house.

Basic Features to Consider

Electric or Gas Powered

  • Gas units come in LP or natural gas
  • Electric units come in various voltages/phases

Amount and types of food served

  • Available with 1 to 6 wells. Number of wells needed depends on the amount and variety of the food served on the table. Each well can hold a different food.
  • Choose from sealed or standard wells. Sealed wells eliminate the need for spillage pans.

Legs or casters

  • Choose the option based on if the unit will be stationary (legs) or mobile (casters).

Cleaning Dos and Don'ts

  • Don't use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners as they will erode and tarnish the metal
  • Do avoid using cold water over the hot surfaces
  • Do clean spills quickly because the heat will dry them up, making them harder to clean

Options and Accessories to Upgrade Hot Food Tables

Cutting Boards

Allows for a convenient built-in carving station or accommodates other preparation right at the buffet.

Storage Cabinets

Provides extra space under the table for convenient access to items commonly used with the hot food table.

Serving Shelf

Great for operator service buffets! Gives server the option of handing food to guests without reaching across wells and/or contaminating other foods.

Tray Rails

Makes it convenient for customers to push trays along and helps to avoid spills and other messes that may occur when balancing a tray and trying to serve food.

Sneeze Guard

Prevents germs and other contaminates from coming into contact with food products.

Steam Table Pans

Available in many different sizes, from full-size to ninth size. Smallpans can be used in one well to serve smaller quantities of food. Can be used in different configurations for a customized look.

Adapter Bars

Divides steam table wells to fit various types of pans. Also allows for easier cleaning by catching spills/drips before they fall into the well.

Model # Manufacturer Gas or Electric # of Wells Stationary or Mobile Type of Controls Base

AEROHOT

Special Features: Copper manifold and valve. Cutting board included.
700-036DukeGas2StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-037DukeGas3StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-038DukeGas4StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-039DukeGas5StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-040DukeElectric2StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-041DukeElectric3StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-042DukeElectric4StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-043DukeElectric5StationaryInfiniteOpen
700-045DukeElectric3MobileInfiniteOpen
700-046DukeElectric4MobileInfiniteOpen
700-047DukeElectric5MobileInfiniteOpen

THURMADUKE

Special features: Drains with copper tube manifolds and brass master valve.
700-305DukeElectric2StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-306DukeElectric3StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-307DukeElectric4StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-308DukeElectric5StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-309DukeElectric6StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-303DukeElectric2StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-187DukeElectric3StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-188DukeElectric4StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-189DukeElectric5StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-304DukeElectric6StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-299DukeElectric3MobileThermostaticEnclosed
700-300DukeElectric4MobileThermostaticEnclosed
700-301DukeElectric5MobileThermostaticEnclosed
700-302DukeElectric6MobileThermostaticEnclosed
700-313DukeGas2StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-314DukeGas3StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-315DukeGas4StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-316DukeGas5StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-317DukeGas6StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-310DukeGas2StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-311DukeGas3StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-032DukeGas4StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-033DukeGas5StationaryThermostaticEnclosed
700-312DukeGas6StationaryThermostaticEnclosed

SERVEWELL SL

Special features: Dome heating elements transfer energy directly into water bath for energy savings.
913-663VollrathElectric3StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-664VollrathElectric4StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-665VollrathElectric5StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-666VollrathElectric3StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-667VollrathElectric4StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-668VollrathElectric5StationaryThermostaticOpen

SERVEWELL

Special features: Each well equipped with a brass drain valve. Dome heating elements transfer energy directly into water bath for energy savings.
913-549VollrathElectric3StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-550VollrathElectric4StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-551VollrathElectric5StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-552VollrathElectric3StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-553VollrathElectric4StationaryThermostaticOpen
913-554VollrathElectric5StationaryThermostaticOpen

VALUE SERIES

Special features: Fiberglass insulation between each compartment. Cutting board included. Available in electric or gas. (Electric units have single phase wiring. Glass units feature pilot light indicator openings.)
435-031Value SeriesElectric2StationaryInfiniteOpen
435-032Value SeriesElectric3StationaryInfiniteOpen
435-033Value SeriesElectric4StationaryInfiniteOpen
435-034Value SeriesElectric5StationaryInfiniteOpen
435-035Value SeriesElectric2MobileInfiniteOpen
435-036Value SeriesElectric3MobileInfiniteOpen
435-037Value SeriesElectric4MobileInfiniteOpen
435-038Value SeriesElectric5MobileInfiniteOpen
435-039Value SeriesGas2StationaryInfiniteOpen
435-040Value SeriesGas3StationaryInfiniteOpen
435-041Value SeriesGas4StationaryInfiniteOpen
435-042Value SeriesGas5StationaryInfiniteOpen

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