Kubus KHBM4 Drop-In Dry Heat Bain Marie 4 x 1/1 GN

The Kubus KHBM4 is a drop-in dry heat bain marie designed to sit within a pre-formed cutout in a servery or self-service counter. It holds four full 1/1 GN containers side by side across a 1525mm-wide footprint, keeping pre-cooked food at safe holding temperatures throughout a service period without the need for water. The unit is factory set to hold food at 85°C, with an adjustable temperature range available to the operator.

Heat is delivered from two sources: a heated base well that accepts GN containers up to 150mm deep, and infrared quartz heat lamps housed in an overhead elliptical gantry. This combination maintains even surface and core temperature across the display, which matters during extended holding periods when food quality and food safety margins both need to be maintained. Base heat and lamp intensity are controlled separately via a digital temperature display and dimmer switch, both positioned at eye level on the operator side of the gantry — a practical arrangement that allows quick adjustments during service without interrupting the customer-facing display.

From an operational standpoint, the KHBM4 offers several practical advantages for servery environments:

• Individual GN collar supports allow mixed container depths within the same display
• Modular, removable heater element covers in the base well simplify daily cleaning
• Toughened flat glass sneeze screen provides hygiene protection without obstructing customer view
• 24-hour operation capability suits venues running extended or all-day service
• Polished stainless steel and aluminium superstructure is durable and straightforward to wipe down

Installation requires a pre-formed cutout in a suitable countertop surface. The unit arrives with a lifting kit, a concealed control box, and a plug-top on a 2-metre lead — which means electrical connection is straightforward in most servery configurations, though you should confirm the countertop substrate and cutout dimensions are prepared in advance. At 60kg, it requires two people for installation. GN containers are not included and need to be sourced separately.

The KHBM4 is well suited to staff restaurants, school and hospital canteens, hotel buffet serveries, and any self-service operation where food is held and presented across a counter. It is best suited to established servery volumes — sites with lower throughput or limited counter space may find a smaller unit more appropriate, while high-volume operations running multiple food zones simultaneously may benefit from considering a larger or multi-section configuration.

If you are planning a servery counter build or refurbishment and want to discuss whether this unit suits your setup, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.