Culinaire Food Service Equipment | Hot Cupboards, Bain Maries & Plate Dispensers

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Culinaire by Stoddart delivers reliable hot‑holding and service‑line solutions for Australian hospitality, healthcare and education—under‑bench hot cupboards, bain maries, heated plate dispensers and chip dumps engineered for hygiene, durability and uptime.

Features include 304 stainless construction, double‑skinned insulation, fan‑forced heating and digital temperature control on key models. Prices from $2,436+GST. Call 1300 001 336 for fast expert advice.

Strengths

  • Australian‑made by Stoddart; built for local duty cycles.
  • Modular footprints (under‑bench & island) for easy line‑ups.
  • HACCP‑friendly: smooth liners, hygienic doors, easy clean.
  • National parts & service support network.

Considerations

  • Bain maries may require hot water and waste connections.
  • Confirm electrical load (single‑phase/plug rating) & clearance.
  • Premium build vs entry‑level imports.
  • Plan bench cut‑outs and service access.

Pro Advice

  • Hot cupboards: choose 3/4/5‑module width for peak covers.
  • Bain maries: size by GN 1/1 count; add gantry/overshelf if needed.
  • Chip dumps: IR heat + perforated tray keeps fries crisp.
  • Match CH.HC (hot cupboard) vs CH.BM (bain marie) vs CH.PD (plate dispenser).

Hot Cupboards & Plate Warmers

Fan‑forced heating, digital control

Chip Dumps

Infrared heat, crisp holding at the pass

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Buying Guide: Culinaire Food Service Equipment

CriteriaHot CupboardsBain MariesPlate / Chip Warmers
Best forHolding plated meals & serving dishesGN pan service lines (buffet/pass)Plates at pass; fries crisp & ready
Output3–5 module footprints (under‑bench or island)~3–8 × GN 1/1 wells (model‑dependent)270–305 mm plates / IR chip holding
Power/SetupSingle‑phase; confirm plug rating & clearance240 V + hot water in & waste out (wet wells)IR lamps or static heat; typically 10A plug
MaintenanceWipe liners; check door seals & fansDescale/clean wells; sanitize pans & gantriesBrush crumbs; sanitize trays/pans; replace lamps

Tip: Size by peak covers and GN capacity, then match module width to your pass. For fries, pair IR chip dumps with a clear scrape/season station to keep texture on point.

How to specify Culinaire

  1. Choose the application: hot cupboard, bain marie, plate dispenser or chip dump.
  2. Pick module width (3/4/5) and confirm bench integration (under‑bench vs island).
  3. For bain maries, decide wet vs dry operation and GN layout; add gantry/overshelf if needed.
  4. Confirm electrical load & plug type; plan water/waste (for bain maries) and service access.
  5. Add accessories (tray slides, dividers, lids) and set a cleaning SOP for daily/weekly tasks.

FAQ

Are Culinaire units Australian‑made by Stoddart?

Yes—Culinaire is Stoddart’s Australian‑made food service line for heavy‑duty hospitality and institutional use.

What’s the entry price for Culinaire?

Current live entry on our site is about $2,436+GST for the CH.CD.35AS chip dump; check individual product pages for the latest pricing.

Do drop‑in/under‑bench bain maries need plumbing?

Yes—models are supplied ready for connection to hot water and waste; always allow for bench cut‑outs and service access.

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