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Canteens
Canteen equipment is designed for high-volume, cost-conscious foodservice in schools, hospitals, workplaces and care facilities. Drop-in bain-maries, plate lifts and holding units keep food at safe temperatures while you serve large numbers efficiently.
Whether you're fitting out a new canteen line or replacing worn components, you'll find robust, easy-to-clean units that fit standard counter apertures and integrate with your existing pass.
Drop-in bain-marie units and plate lifts for institutional canteens and high-volume service lines. Bain-maries hold multiple 1/1 GN pans at serving temperature (1.2–1.8 kW electric); plate lifts warm and dispense stacked plates (50-plate capacity). Both integrate into existing counter lines for efficient bulk meal service.
When selecting canteen equipment, consider the size of your service line, number of covers per sitting, and the types of food you hold. Most drop-in units are designed to accommodate standard GN (Gastronorm) containers, allowing flexibility across different menu items.
Key factors to evaluate: power requirement and electrical capacity, depth and width to fit your counter layout, ease of cleaning and water drainage, and material durability under continuous use. Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in humid canteen environments.
- GN container compatibility (1/1, 1/2, 1/3 sizes)
- Wattage and electrical supply needs
- Capacity and number of bays or plate positions
- Drop-in depth for counter integration
- Warranty and local service support
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Common questions
What GN pan capacity do these bain-maries accept?▾
Models hold 2 to 5 full-size 1/1 GN pans. Some configurations include 2×17L capacity units. Check individual model specifications for your pan count and depth requirements.
Are these drop-in units, and will they fit a standard service counter?▾
Yes, all listed units are drop-in design for countertop integration. Confirm your counter opening dimensions against individual model specs before ordering to ensure proper fit.
What power rating do I need to supply?▾
Bain-maries range 1.2–1.8 kW electric; plate lifts are 0.75 kW. Verify your circuit capacity and confirm whether single or three-phase supply is required for your chosen model.
How many plates can the plate lifts hold?▾
Both warm-plate and standard plate lifts have 50-plate capacity. The warm-plate version includes 0.75 kW heating; the standard 450mm lift provides mechanical stacking without warming.
Which model suits a small canteen line?▾
The 2/1 GN bain-marie (€2,626.05) or 3×1/1 GN unit (€2,521.50) work for modest output. Larger operations favour 4 or 5 pan configurations. Match model to your daily service volume.
What's the typical price range for canteen service equipment?▾
Bain-maries range €2,521–€3,911 inc. VAT; plate lifts €744–€818. Prices vary by GN capacity, heating power, and pan count. Request a quote for bulk quantities.