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Hatco DL-500-RL Decorative Radiant Heated Lamp

SKU: DL-500-RL

£464.00(£556.80 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-RL is a radiant heat lamp designed to keep plated or portioned food at serving temperature at kitchen pass-throughs, waitstaff collection points, and front-of-house servery counters. It is built with a considered finish that makes it a practical choice where the lamp will be visible to customers or dining room staff, rather than concealed within a back-of-house environment.

In a working service environment, a radiant lamp of this type bridges the gap between the kitchen and the point of collection — holding dishes warm without continuing to cook them. The DL-500-RL operates on a retractable coiled cord, which allows hanging height to be adjusted to suit different counter depths and dish heights as service demands change. The switch is mounted directly on the lamp body, keeping control straightforward and accessible for front-line staff without reaching for a separate panel during a busy service.

Practical advantages for servery operations include:

  • Adjustable hanging height to suit varying counter and plated-dish configurations
  • On-lamp switch for quick, accessible control during service
  • Decorative finish appropriate for customer-facing and dining-room-adjacent environments
  • Broad customisation options across colours, finishes, shade styles, and mounting arrangements

The standard listing is finished in glossy grey. Hatco offer the DL-500-RL across a wide range of powder-coated, gloss, and plated finishes with multiple shade styles available to order. Alternative finishes typically carry a lead time, so it is worth confirming finish and mounting requirements early if the lamp needs to match existing servery equipment or an interior scheme.

This lamp is well suited to restaurants, hotels, carvery counters, and staff or patient feeding operations where a single heat lamp position is needed. For wider servery runs or higher-volume holding applications, multiple units or a heavier-duty heated gantry arrangement are worth considering before committing to a configuration.

If you are working out the right hanging height, finish, or mounting arrangement for your servery, the team is happy to talk through what will work best for your setup.

Frequently asked questions

How do I work out the correct hanging height for my servery counter?

The appropriate hanging height depends on the depth of your counter, the height of the dishes or covers being held, and the heat intensity required to maintain serving temperature without drying out food. As a general principle, a lower position delivers more concentrated heat, while a higher position provides gentler, broader warmth. The retractable cord on the DL-500-RL gives you flexibility to adjust during service, but it is worth trialling the height before a busy period rather than during one.

Can I order the DL-500-RL in a finish that matches my existing servery equipment?

Hatco offer this lamp across a wide range of powder-coated, gloss, and plated finishes, along with different shade styles and mounting configurations. The standard listed finish is glossy grey, but alternative options are available to order. Bear in mind that non-standard finishes typically carry a longer lead time, so it is advisable to confirm your requirements early, particularly if the installation has a firm commissioning date.

Is a single DL-500-RL sufficient for a carvery or buffet servery counter?

A single unit is well suited to a compact pass-through position or a single-station carvery point. For longer servery runs or counters holding multiple dish types simultaneously, additional lamps positioned at appropriate intervals will provide more even heat coverage. If you are planning a wider installation, it is worth discussing the layout before ordering to ensure the number and spacing of lamps suits the volume and counter configuration you are working with.
Hatco DL-500-RL Decorative Radiant Heated Lamp

£464.00(£556.80 inc VAT)

£464.00(£556.80 inc VAT)

The Hatco DL-500-RL is a radiant heat lamp designed to keep plated or portioned food at serving temperature at kitchen pass-throughs, waitstaff collection points, and front-of-house servery counters. It is built with a considered finish that makes it a practical choice where the lamp will be visible to customers or dining room staff, rather than concealed within a back-of-house environment.

In a working service environment, a radiant lamp of this type bridges the gap between the kitchen and the point of collection — holding dishes warm without continuing to cook them. The DL-500-RL operates on a retractable coiled cord, which allows hanging height to be adjusted to suit different counter depths and dish heights as service demands change. The switch is mounted directly on the lamp body, keeping control straightforward and accessible for front-line staff without reaching for a separate panel during a busy service.

Practical advantages for servery operations include:

  • Adjustable hanging height to suit varying counter and plated-dish configurations
  • On-lamp switch for quick, accessible control during service
  • Decorative finish appropriate for customer-facing and dining-room-adjacent environments
  • Broad customisation options across colours, finishes, shade styles, and mounting arrangements

The standard listing is finished in glossy grey. Hatco offer the DL-500-RL across a wide range of powder-coated, gloss, and plated finishes with multiple shade styles available to order. Alternative finishes typically carry a lead time, so it is worth confirming finish and mounting requirements early if the lamp needs to match existing servery equipment or an interior scheme.

This lamp is well suited to restaurants, hotels, carvery counters, and staff or patient feeding operations where a single heat lamp position is needed. For wider servery runs or higher-volume holding applications, multiple units or a heavier-duty heated gantry arrangement are worth considering before committing to a configuration.

If you are working out the right hanging height, finish, or mounting arrangement for your servery, the team is happy to talk through what will work best for your setup.