Lincat LRB2W Wet Heat Bain Marie with Round Pots

The Lincat LRB2W is a wet heat bain marie designed for holding prepared foods at consistent serving temperatures during service. It comes supplied with two stainless steel round pots and uses a wet well heating method, where moisture is introduced into the holding environment to keep food from drying out. This makes it particularly well suited to sauces, gravies, soups, and vegetables — foods that tend to deteriorate quickly under dry heat.

In a working kitchen, wet heat bain maries are commonly used where food quality during the hold period matters as much as the initial preparation. The moist environment is gentler on food texture and helps maintain a more consistent temperature across the pot contents, which is useful during a busy lunch or dinner service when dishes may sit for a period before plating. The adjustable heat control allows the operator to set and maintain the right temperature for different food types without constant supervision.

A few practical considerations are worth noting. Wet heat units tend to reach temperature slightly faster than dry well alternatives, though they typically draw more energy over a service period. They also require a small amount of water in the well, which means the unit needs to be topped up and the well kept clean to prevent limescale build-up — particularly in hard water areas. Regular descaling should be factored into the cleaning routine.

• Well suited to holding sauces, soups, gravies and soft vegetables
• Moist heat environment reduces drying and maintains food quality during service
• Adjustable temperature control for different food types
• Straightforward to clean and maintain as part of a daily kitchen routine

This unit is best suited to smaller operations — cafés, pub kitchens, hotel buffet stations, or catering establishments with moderate service volumes. For sites running higher throughput or needing to hold a broader range of food types simultaneously, a larger-capacity or multi-section unit would be worth considering.

If you're unsure whether wet heat is the right choice for your menu and service style, our team is happy to talk it through with you.