Hot Dog Bun Boxes & Bun Warmers
Install bun warmers near hot dog cooking equipment to keep buns and hot dogs safely stored at concession stands and other foodservice operations.
Hot Dog Bun Warmer: What You Need to Know
Commercial hot dog bun warmers pair perfectly with roller grills in concession stands, convenience stores, snack bars, and other locations offering hot dogs. Whether you're offering grab-and-go snacks with basic ketchup and mustard or preparing craft options with specialty toppings, serving hot dogs in a heated or steamed bun is a great way to improve the presentation and taste of this classic food. A bun warmer or unheated box also ensures buns are accessible to employees while they're safely stored.
Common Questions About Bun Warmers
What is a bun warmer?
Bun warmers are rectangular drawers designed to store and often heat hot dog buns. These can be placed directly under a roller grill or installed independently in a hot dog operation.
Not every hot dog bun box is heated, but those that are offer dry or humidified heat.
- Unheated: These provide a convenient place to store large quantities of buns, but does not steam them or keep them heated.
- Humidified: Also called "moist heat" units, these commercial bun warmers have a water reservoir that provides moisture and makes it possible to steam the items held inside. Because they provide moist heat, these may also be called a hot dog bun steamer.
- Dry heat: A hot dog bun heater without humidity keeps buns warm without the hassle of maintaining a water reservoir.
How many buns can a box hold?
Hot dog bun warmers are available in a wide range of sizes, with capacities ranging from less than a dozen to nearly 100.
Can I keep hot dogs and buns in the same warmer?
Many units, especially hot dog bun steamers with humidity, can be used to keep hot dogs warmed alongside the buns, though they should not be stored for long periods of time. Other items that can be cooked on roller grills – such as egg rolls and taquitos – can also be held in a bun warmer.