Hatco Heat Lamps

Hatco Strip Warmers: What You Need to Know

Hatco heat lamps include a myriad of warming solutions for hot food displays, server windows, and back-of-house holding. Infrared warmers, such as the 60-inch Hatco GRAH-60 heat lamp, offer energy efficiency and a wide coverage area, while smaller units can be installed on a track for maximum adjustability. Hatco decorative heat lamps come in dozens of customizable colors, styles, and finishes, making them easy to incorporate into your dining room decor when you want to show off hot food to your guests. Other ways to incorporate a Hatco strip heater or heat lamp include carving stations, buffets, and special events. Countertop heat lamps are also available and can be set up on any stable, flat surface to create a food warming area.

Common Questions About Hatco Heat Lamps

What are heat lamps used for?

• Hatco heat lamps are used for holding hot, cooked food at a warm temperature. This can preserve the product's temperature and flavor, keeping it fresh until it's served. Heat lamps are not suitable for cooking, defrosting, or rethermalizing food.
• Hatco decorative heat lamps perform the same function as standard heat lamps and come in a nearly endless array of options. Color, shade style, adjustability, and mounting hardware can all be customized to enhance an eatery's decor.
• Hatco strip heaters are typically used at pickup shelves and staging areas to keep plated food warm until it's served.
• Hatco carving stations are often found on buffets and at catered events, where the lamp serves a dual purpose of keeping cooked meat warm and adding illumination to the area to display product and draw attention from guests.
• Hatco infrared lamps provide warmth without additional light. These models lose less heat to surrounding air, making them an efficient choice for applications where visibility isn't a concern.

Is it OK to leave a Hatco heat lamp on overnight?

Heat lamps aren't intended for long-term holding, and, because they generate heat, can be a fire hazard if they're left unattended. If something falls on the heat lamp or it gets knocked down, heat or sparks can be emitted onto surrounding surfaces at close range. Hatco strip warmers and heat lamps also must consume energy to produce warmth, so leaving them on all night can raise the power bill and cause their bulbs to burn out, requiring more frequent replacement. For these reasons, heat lamps should never be left on and unattended when a restaurant is empty.