Kubus KHBM5 Drop-In Dry Heat Bain Marie 5 x 1/1 GN

The Kubus KHBM5 is a drop-in dry heat bain marie designed to hold and display pre-cooked food at serving temperature within a built-in countertop. It accommodates five full 1/1 GN containers, supported by individual collar frames that accept containers up to 150mm deep. Infrared quartz heat lamps mounted in the elliptical overhead gantry provide both surface radiant heat and illumination, while a heated base well maintains temperature from below. The result is a dual-source heating arrangement that keeps food at a consistent core temperature throughout a service period.

In a busy service environment — carveries, school catering, staff restaurants, and self-service hospitality operations — consistent holding temperature is critical. The KHBM5 is factory set to hold food core at 85°C and can be adjusted up to 110°C. Both the base heat and the lamp intensity can be independently set and locked by the operator via a digital control panel and dimmer switch positioned at eye level on the operator side of the gantry. That level of control reduces the risk of temperature drift during extended service and allows staff to dial in settings without reaching across the display. The unit is rated for 24-hour operation, which suits venues running extended or continuous service.

From a practical standpoint, the key operational advantages include:

• Independent base and lamp heat controls, each lockable to prevent accidental adjustment
• Removable modular heater element covers in the heated well for straightforward daily cleaning
• Toughened flat glass sneeze screen on the customer-facing side for hygiene compliance
• Illuminated display presentation suited to self-service and assisted-service counters
• Individual GN collar supports allow flexible container configurations within the five-position layout

Installation requires a pre-formed cut-out in an existing or purpose-built countertop. The unit is supplied with a lifting kit, a concealed control box, and a 2-metre flexible electrical conduit for hard-wiring to a 20-amp, 230V supply. At 71kg, two-person installation is advisable. No gas or water connections are required, but the counter structure must be capable of bearing the unit's weight with full GN containers loaded. GN containers are sold separately.

The KHBM5 is well suited to self-service restaurants, carvery operations, staff canteens, and hospitality venues where food needs to be held attractively and at a safe temperature across a service period of several hours. It is a five-position unit; operators running larger or higher-throughput counters may find a wider configuration better suited to their layout, while smaller operations with limited counter space may be better served by a three-position alternative.

If you're unsure whether this unit fits your counter dimensions or service model, our team is happy to talk through the options before you commit to anything.