Lincat PLH36 Panther Static Hot Cupboard & Plate Warmer
Product Description
The Lincat PLH36 Panther is a floor-standing, static hot cupboard designed to warm crockery and hold plated meals at service temperature. It is a plain-top unit — no heated gantry,...
Specifications
- Capacity (shelves)
- 3
- External depth (mm)
- 600
- External height (mm)
- 900
- External width (mm)
- 360
Product Description
The Lincat PLH36 Panther is a floor-standing, static hot cupboard designed to warm crockery and hold plated meals at service temperature. It is a plain-top unit — no heated gantry, no pass-through configuration — built for straightforward holding duty at the pass or in a back-of-house service area. Lincat is a long-established UK manufacturer with a solid reputation in the sector, and the Panther range is among their most commonly specified hot cupboard lines.
In a working kitchen, the Panther performs consistently through a full service. The fully insulated cabinet construction helps maintain an even internal temperature without excessive heat loss, which matters when you are pulling plates at pace over a long lunch or dinner service. The adjustable thermostat gives the kitchen team practical control over temperature without unnecessary complexity — useful when the unit is being used for plate warming at one point in the day and light meal holding at another. The three-shelf internal configuration offers a sensible amount of usable capacity for most mid-volume operations, and the side-hinged door allows access without obstructing the pass area.
From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:
- Consistent plate temperatures maintained from the first cover to the last
- Insulated cabinet construction helps keep running costs in check
- Adjustable feet allow the unit to be levelled on uneven kitchen floors
- Plain top surface provides a useful staging area at the pass
- Thermostat adjustable to suit both plate warming and food holding duties
Installation is uncomplicated. This is a static electric unit — no gas supply, no water connection, and no significant ventilation requirement. It does need a suitable electrical supply, and it is worth confirming the footprint against your available pass or service area space before ordering, particularly in tighter kitchen layouts.
The PLH36 is well suited to restaurants, pub kitchens, hotel dining operations, and function catering venues running regular daily service at moderate cover volumes. For higher-volume sites running extended services or large covers, a heavier-duty or larger-capacity model may be worth considering. Equally, smaller operations may find a more compact unit meets their needs without committing unnecessary floor space.
If you are weighing this unit against others in the range or want to talk through whether it fits your service pattern, we are glad to help you work it out.
Key Features
- Fully insulated cabinet maintains even internal holding temperature throughout service
- Adjustable thermostat controls temperature for both plate warming and food holding
- Three-shelf internal configuration suits stacking of plates or plated meals
- Side-hinged door allows pass access without obstructing kitchen workflow
- Adjustable feet allow the unit to be levelled on uneven floor surfaces
Operational Benefits
- Plates arrive at the table consistently hot from first cover to last
- Insulated construction reduces heat loss and helps keep energy costs down
- Reliable temperature holding reduces risk during back-to-back busy services
- Plain top surface doubles as a practical staging area at the kitchen pass
- Simple thermostat control keeps operation straightforward for kitchen staff
Specifications
- Capacity (shelves)
- 3
- External depth (mm)
- 600
- External height (mm)
- 900
- External width (mm)
- 360
- Internal depth (mm)
- 540
- Internal height (mm)
- 600
- Internal width (mm)
- 300
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.75
- Power type
- Electric 1 Phase
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 30 - 90
- Weight (kg)
- 28
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the adjustable thermostat allows the unit to be set appropriately for both duties. Plate warming typically requires a lower temperature than holding plated food, so the ability to adjust the thermostat to suit your service requirements is a practical advantage. That said, for extended food holding above standard plate warming temperatures, it is worth confirming the target holding temperature against the unit's operating range before committing.
- The PLH36 is a static, floor-standing electric unit and does not require a gas or water supply. You will need a suitable electrical connection in the location where the unit is to be positioned. Ventilation requirements are modest, and the unit can be levelled on site using the adjustable feet. We would recommend confirming the footprint against your available space before ordering, particularly if your pass area is compact.
- The PLH36 is a practical choice for restaurants, pub kitchens, and function catering operations running moderate cover volumes across standard service periods. If you are running high covers over extended services — or need to hold a significant volume of plates simultaneously — it is worth speaking to us about whether a larger-capacity model in the range would serve you better. Equally, smaller operations may not need this much capacity, and a more compact unit could be a better fit.