Lincat LRB2 Dry Heat Bain Marie with Round Pots

The Lincat LRB2 is an electric dry heat bain marie supplied with two stainless steel round pots. Rather than using a water bath, the dry well design transfers heat directly from below — functioning in a similar manner to a low oven — to hold pre-cooked foods at safe serving temperatures throughout service. It is a holding unit, not a cooking appliance, and food should always be brought up to temperature before being placed in the pots.

During service, this type of unit earns its place at the pass or on a servery counter, keeping sauces, gravies, soups, and similar dishes ready without constant attention. The adjustable heat control allows operators to dial in an appropriate holding temperature for different food types, which is useful when running more than one item at the same time.

The dry well format has a practical advantage over wet well units in day-to-day operation. There is no water to monitor, top up, or risk spilling when repositioning between services. Operational benefits include:

• No water management — removes spillage risk when moving the unit
• Adjustable heat control suits a range of food types and holding temperatures
• Two stainless steel round pots supplied as standard
• Compact footprint suits counter or pass use in tighter spaces
• Straightforward to clean down at the end of service

As an electric unit, installation is uncomplicated — there is no gas connection or specialist ventilation required. It is worth confirming available counter space before ordering, and considering whether round pots suit your portion sizes and serving style, or whether a different pot configuration would work better for your operation.

This unit is well suited to smaller establishments — cafés, pub kitchens, small restaurants, and event catering operations — where a practical, compact holding solution is needed for a handful of items during service. For kitchens holding a wider range of dishes simultaneously or serving higher volumes, a larger capacity or multi-pot unit would be worth considering.

If you are weighing up whether this configuration suits your service setup, we are happy to talk it through.