Hatco HDW-3B, Warming Drawer Unit

A food heater is one of the most important pieces of equipment that you can have in your restaurant. If you serve soups frequently or are known for your specialty soups, a soup warmer will allow you to keep your soups piping hot and serve customers faster. If soup is offered prior to a meal, your restaurant food warmer ensures that there’s little time between ordering a main entrée and the soup coming out while the person waits for their food to be cooked.

Keeping foods at the right temperatures is crucial not only for preserving flavor but also for safety. For restaurants and caterers, it’s crucial to keep food out of the danger zone, whether they’re serving hot or cold food.

But how do restaurants and caterers keep food cold or keep food warm? In 2023, food businesses have many options for keeping foods at desirable temperatures.