It’s a bit of a strange question, as the name of these products are fairly self-explanatory, but the uses and convenience that these units provide can easily be overlooked, so why would you need a hot cupboard?

A hot cupboard is simply that. They provide a temporary solution to keeping food warm before it is served to waiting tables without losing the heat. They also don’t cause the food to lose its cooked texture, like some heat lamps (and dreaded microwaves do!). The temperature of the hot cupboards is also adjustable, allowing you to provide the right temperature for different foods.
But it’s not just food you can store. Many restaurants or carveries use these to warm plates so food doesn’t start cooling down instantly. Specifically for carvery and buffet houses, hot cupboards can be purchased with an additional Bain Marie option, so it becomes a food ‘station’ if placed in the vicinity of diners.

Most hot cupboards have sliding doors to save from causing delays in the kitchen when staff can’t get past an open door for example, and they give immediate access to the contents inside. Having a hot cupboard on wheels is essential when it comes to kitchen cleaning & maintenance. It also gives you the ability to serve next to tables, and the ability to easily adjust your kitchen layout for the most efficient service possible.

The Panther 670 Series is designed completely for pubs and smaller restaurants, where doorways may be narrower than a carvery for example. The hot cupboards in this range have fan assisted heating, so the food is heated up quickly, evenly and efficiently.

The Panther series by Lincat is extensive – click here to see the full range.