Food & Plate Warmers | Keep Dishes & Crockery Hot and Service-Ready
Commercial food and plate warmers are designed to keep meals, sauces, sides, and serving plates hot throughout service. From warming drawers and heated cupboards to banquet carts and hot cabinets, they maintain quality and efficiency across plating lines and catering setups.
Ideal for restaurants, buffets, banquet halls and catering operations, these units prevent cold plate shock, reduce heat loss, and keep food service consistent. Prices from $40+GST.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen Knock 620972 Triple Head Sauce Warmer – 3x Heating Zones | Ideal for Dessert Bars & Cafés
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Anvil HCA0002 Double Door Warming Cupboard – 120 Plate, 1.2kW
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Anvil SWA0002 Double Sauce Warmer – 2 x 1L Bottle Capacity, Temp Control
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Anvil HCA0001 Single Door Warming Cupboard – 60 Plate, 0.75kW
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen Knock 620984 Chocolate Sauce Warmer – Single Head | Ideal for Cafés & Dessert Bars
Catering Equipment
Caterlite CD562-A Electric Warming Tray | 550×350mm | 230W | GN Compatible
Catering Equipment
Kitchen Knock 621604 Sauce Warmer – 4-Head Electric with Bottles | Ideal for Chocolate & Cheese
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Culinaire CH.PD.HS.2 Dual Tube Heated Plate Dispenser | Static Heat
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Commercial Food Warmers
Catering Equipment
Culinaire Under Bench Hot Cupboard CH.HC.U.3 – Plate & Food Warmer
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Culinaire Island Hot Cupboard CH.HC.I.3 – Efficient Heating for Plates & Dishes
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Culinaire Island Hot Cupboard CH.HC.I.4 – Efficient Food Warming Solution
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Elementry PW-S Plate Warmer – Single Unit, 60 Plate Capacity
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Elementry DR-LID-SET Lowerator Lid – Plastic Cover for DR Plate Warmers
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Benchstar PW-DE Double Cabinet Plate Warmer – 120 Plate Capacity, 750W
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Elementry DR-2E Plate Lowerator – Double Mobile Plate Warmer, 160 Plates
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Elementry DR-1E Plate Lowerator – Single Mobile Plate Warmer, 80 Plates
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Elementry PW-SE Plate Warmer – Single Cabinet, 60 Plates, 750W
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Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Elementry HT-20S Food Warmer Cart – 20 Pan Capacity, 800W Convection Heating
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Catering Equipment
Elementry DR-3E Plate Lowerator – Bench-Mounted Warmer, 30cm Max
EXTRA11Buying Guide: Food & Plate Warmers
Why use a plate warmer?
Hot plates improve dining experience by keeping meals hotter for longer and avoiding cold plate shock.
Types of food warmers
Includes warming drawers, hot cupboards, banquet carts, and heated cabinets for sides, sauces or full meals.
Capacity & mobility
Choose fixed wall/undercounter units for kitchens or mobile carts for banquets and satellite serving stations.
Moisture & quality
Banquet carts and heated cabinets retain moisture to prevent food from drying out during service or transport.
Trusted brands
We stock Anvil, Culinaire, Elementry, Fagor, Kitchen Knock and more—durable, HACCP-compliant units for daily use.
FAQ
Do plate warmers cook food?
No—they only keep plates and food hot at serving temperature, not for cooking.
Are food warmers suitable for banquets?
Yes—banquet carts and hot cupboards are designed for large-volume plated service and transport.
Can I use plate warmers front-of-house?
Yes—sauce warmers and compact drawers are perfect for buffets, service counters or satellite setups.
What’s the starting price?
From $40+GST, depending on type, capacity and brand.
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