Prince Castle EHB22CE 2x2 Extended Holding Bin

The Prince Castle EHB22CE is a single-sided extended holding bin configured in a 2x2 drawer layout, giving four independent holding compartments. Its purpose is straightforward: to maintain the quality of cooked and fried foods during the gap between production and service, keeping fried items crisp and moisture-sensitive foods in condition without continuing to cook them.

In a busy service environment, holding equipment like this earns its keep during peak periods when kitchen output needs to stay ahead of demand. The EHB22CE uses dual-zone temperature control, meaning the top and bottom pairs of drawers can be set independently to suit different menu items. This matters in practice when you are holding chips alongside battered fish, or fried chicken alongside something that needs a gentler environment. Each drawer can carry a 1/3 GN configuration, making it straightforward to integrate with existing GN-based production workflows.

The unit also includes a Cook More alert — an automatic notification triggered when a drawer's holding time is nearing its end. In a fast-moving service, this kind of prompt takes the guesswork out of stock management and helps front-line staff keep popular lines available without constant supervision from the kitchen.

Operationally, the practical advantages include:

• Independent temperature control across two zones to suit mixed menus
• Automatic end-of-hold alerts to prompt timely restocking
• Four separate drawers for clear product separation and rotation
• Stainless steel construction suited to commercial cleaning regimes
• Compact footprint relative to its holding capacity

In terms of installation, the EHB22CE is a countertop unit, so it does not require any fixed plumbing or gas supply. It will need a suitable electrical connection — confirm the supply requirements with your installer before commissioning. The unit weighs 16kg, which means it can be repositioned on the pass or counter as service layout changes, though it benefits from a stable, level surface. For smaller operations with lower throughput, the capacity is well matched; sites running very high volumes may find a larger-format holding solution more appropriate.

This unit is well suited to quick-service restaurants, casual dining operations, takeaways, and food-to-go counters where fried and cooked items need to be held at quality across a sustained service period. It performs a focused role reliably, and is a practical choice where pass space is limited but menu variety means product separation is important.

If you are unsure whether the EHB22CE fits your service volume or pass configuration, our team is happy to talk through the options with you before you commit.