Bain Maries | Reliable Food Warming & Service for Commercial Kitchens
Commercial bain maries are food warming units that hold dishes at safe serving temperatures without overcooking or drying out. Perfect for soups, curries, stews, sauces, rice and more, they keep food hot, safe and ready for service.
We supply wet and dry heat bain maries, with or without sneeze guards, from compact benchtop models to freestanding units holding up to 6 GN pans. Prices from $160+GST.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Woodson W.BMA24 Large Bain Marie – 2×4 Wet Heat | Drop-In Model
Bain Maries
Bain Maries
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Cookrite Bain Marie with Mechanical Controller and Drain, SKU: 8710
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Cookrite Electric Controller Bain Marie – Compact & Efficient
Bain Maries
Bain Maries
Bain Maries
Buying Guide: Bain Maries
What is a bain marie?
A bain marie is a heated unit that keeps food at safe serving temperature for extended periods, widely used in buffets, cafés and catering lines.
Wet vs dry heat
Wet bain maries use water for gentle, even heat—best for delicate foods. Dry bain maries heat directly, faster to set up and easier to clean.
Capacity & configurations
Available from single-pan benchtop units to 6-pan freestanding models, with or without glass sneeze guards.
Workflow & placement
Use freestanding units for front-of-house displays, or compact benchtop models for back-of-house holding.
Trusted brands
Choose from Apuro, Benchstar, Cookrite, Fagor and Woodson—reliable equipment built to Australian standards.
FAQ
Do bain maries cook food?
No—they only hold pre-cooked food at serving temperature without overcooking.
Which is better, wet or dry heat?
Wet heat gives gentler, even holding. Dry heat is quicker to set up and often easier to maintain.
Do I need a glass canopy?
Yes if using for front-of-house display. Back-of-house setups usually work fine without it.
What’s the starting price?
From $160+GST, depending on size, heat type and brand.
Browse all Bain Maries for available models and specifications.