Hatco Food Warmer

Hatco Food Warmers: What You Need to Know

Hatco makes an array of food warming equipment, including warming drawers, display cases, and the popular Hatco Glo Ray food warmer. Food warmers are vital for any foodservice establishment that can't take food to the customers immediately after it comes off the stove. Even if you only need to keep food warm while you wait for a server to come collect it, Hatco food warmers will ensure your food stays hot and tasty until it gets to the table. In buffet-style establishments, food warmers are even more important.

Common Questions About Hatco Food Warmers

Why do I need a Hatco food warmer?

deally, you could serve hot, fresh food to your customers direct from the oven, but the realities of commercial foodservice make that nearly impossible. Hatco food warming products bridge the gap between cooking equipment and customers by ensuring food stays hot and safe in the intervening time. Not only do customers expect their hot dishes to come out hot, but perishable foods also must be kept at safe temperatures – hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit on the high side, or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit on the other end. Between these temperatures, even safely cooked food can begin to grow bacteria and other contagions that present a health risk to your guests. If your food will be sitting out for extended periods of time, Hatco warming shelves can help you keep it safe without ruining texture or flavor.

What's the difference between a warming drawer and buffet warmer?

Hatco warming drawers keep food at a determined temperature, just like a buffet warmer, but warming drawers enclose the food and protect it from contaminants while keeping it out of the way until it's needed. Hatco buffet warmers, on the other hand, ensure guests have easy access to the food while still keeping it at a safe temperature. If you want the food to be readily available, choose a buffet warmer.