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Hatco DL-500-CL Decorative Hanging Heat Lamp

SKU: DL-500-CL

£294.00(£352.80 inc VAT)
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  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 2
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 2
  • Equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug but may be more suitably connected to a fused spur

The Hatco DL-500-CL is a decorative hanging heat lamp designed to maintain surface temperature at food service points during the handover period between kitchen and guest. It delivers gentle radiant heat downward over the service area, making it a practical choice for carving stations, carvery passes, waitress pickup counters, and customer-facing servery areas where food moves quickly and presentation matters.

Radiant heat lamps of this type are a well-established solution for short-term food holding — not a replacement for heated wells or holding cabinets where food sits for extended periods, but well suited to high-turnover stations where the priority is keeping carved meats, plated dishes, or served portions at a presentable temperature without drying them out. At a busy hotel carvery or pub servery, that distinction matters in practice.

What distinguishes the DL-500-CL from more utilitarian heat lamps is the attention to finish and form. Hatco offers this model across a wide range of powder-coated, gloss, and plated finishes, with a choice of shade styles and mounting configurations — making it a sensible fit for front-of-house environments where the lamp is visible to guests and needs to complement the room rather than intrude on it.

  • Radiant heat delivery suited to short-term holding at active service points
  • Decorative finish options for front-of-house and customer-facing installations
  • Choice of shade styles and mounting configurations to suit the installation
  • Standard black finish available from stock for shorter lead times
  • Suited to carving stations, servery counters, and restaurant pickup areas

The standard stock unit is finished in black. Alternative finishes, shade styles, and mounting arrangements are available to order but typically carry a lead time of around six weeks, so it is worth planning ahead if your installation calls for anything beyond the standard configuration. Before ordering, it is also sensible to confirm that the standard cord length suits your ceiling height — if not, an alternative can usually be arranged.

This lamp is commonly used in hotels, restaurants, pub carveries, and contract catering operations with customer-facing servery points. For wider service spans or higher-volume installations where a single lamp may not provide adequate coverage, a multi-lamp arrangement or a heavier-duty model may be worth considering.

If you are planning a servery installation and want to talk through finish options, cord length, or the right mounting arrangement before placing an order, we are happy to help you work through the details.

Frequently asked questions

Is a single DL-500-CL sufficient for a full carving station, or will I need multiple lamps?

That depends on the width of your service area and the volume of food being held. A single lamp works well over a focused carving point or a compact servery position, but wider counters or stations handling high throughput during peak service typically benefit from a multi-lamp arrangement. If you are unsure, it is worth discussing your specific setup before ordering.

What do I need to consider when specifying the cord length and finish?

The standard stock unit comes in black with a fixed cord length, which suits many installations. If your ceiling height differs from the standard or you need a different finish or shade style to match your front-of-house scheme, these can be ordered — but allow around six weeks lead time for non-stock configurations. It is worth confirming the ceiling-to-counter distance before ordering to avoid having to re-order.

Can a hanging heat lamp like this replace a holding cabinet for food that needs to be held for longer periods?

No — radiant heat lamps are designed for short-term holding at active service points where food turns over quickly, not for extended holding where consistent internal food temperatures are required. For longer holding periods, a heated cabinet or a bain-marie is the more appropriate solution. The DL-500-CL is best thought of as a finishing and handover tool, not a storage solution.
Hatco DL-500-CL Decorative Hanging Heat Lamp

£294.00(£352.80 inc VAT)

£294.00(£352.80 inc VAT)

The Hatco DL-500-CL is a decorative hanging heat lamp designed to maintain surface temperature at food service points during the handover period between kitchen and guest. It delivers gentle radiant heat downward over the service area, making it a practical choice for carving stations, carvery passes, waitress pickup counters, and customer-facing servery areas where food moves quickly and presentation matters.

Radiant heat lamps of this type are a well-established solution for short-term food holding — not a replacement for heated wells or holding cabinets where food sits for extended periods, but well suited to high-turnover stations where the priority is keeping carved meats, plated dishes, or served portions at a presentable temperature without drying them out. At a busy hotel carvery or pub servery, that distinction matters in practice.

What distinguishes the DL-500-CL from more utilitarian heat lamps is the attention to finish and form. Hatco offers this model across a wide range of powder-coated, gloss, and plated finishes, with a choice of shade styles and mounting configurations — making it a sensible fit for front-of-house environments where the lamp is visible to guests and needs to complement the room rather than intrude on it.

  • Radiant heat delivery suited to short-term holding at active service points
  • Decorative finish options for front-of-house and customer-facing installations
  • Choice of shade styles and mounting configurations to suit the installation
  • Standard black finish available from stock for shorter lead times
  • Suited to carving stations, servery counters, and restaurant pickup areas

The standard stock unit is finished in black. Alternative finishes, shade styles, and mounting arrangements are available to order but typically carry a lead time of around six weeks, so it is worth planning ahead if your installation calls for anything beyond the standard configuration. Before ordering, it is also sensible to confirm that the standard cord length suits your ceiling height — if not, an alternative can usually be arranged.

This lamp is commonly used in hotels, restaurants, pub carveries, and contract catering operations with customer-facing servery points. For wider service spans or higher-volume installations where a single lamp may not provide adequate coverage, a multi-lamp arrangement or a heavier-duty model may be worth considering.

If you are planning a servery installation and want to talk through finish options, cord length, or the right mounting arrangement before placing an order, we are happy to help you work through the details.