Food Lockers & Takeout Shelves

Food Delivery Warmers: What You Need to Know

As delivery and pickup orders rise, operators need a way to ensure their food stays safe between the kitchen and dining table. Because pickup and delivery can take varying lengths of time, operators must have protocols in place to keep the food from becoming dangerous. Additionally, keeping hot food at appetizing temperatures will entice customers to return. Some of these food lockers offer security, as well, minimizing loss due to theft.

Common Questions About Food Lockers

What are food lockers?

Food lockers are foodservice equipment designed to hold food safely until a designated customer or delivery person can collect it. Depending on the style of locker you choose, it may have locking mechanisms, which prevent theft and reduce associated costs. These locking mechanisms typically utilize a digital code that customers can input via a keypad on the machine to unlock the door. All of our food delivery warmers have a way to keep the food at safe temperatures until your guests can enjoy it.

How do takeout shelves help?

Takeout shelves provide storage space, organization, and heating. Operators already catering to third-party delivery services, customer pick-up orders, or an in-house delivery service will have already encountered difficulties in storing food until it can be delivered. With these food pickup lockers or shelves, you won't need to occupy existing counter space with ready orders, and with the self-serve options, you can leave food for customers to pick up whenever they're ready rather than needing an employee to attend the food. Self-service units are significantly more complicated and thus more expensive, but they can save you money in the long run compared to paying for labor. Whichever style you choose, you'll need to ensure you have room and utilities available for it. Consult the product specifications page for each food delivery warmer to see its dimensions and what sort of power it will require.