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Prince Castle
Prince Castle EHB34ACE 3x4 Double-Sided Extended Holding Bin
£7,661.00(£9,193.20 inc VAT)
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The Prince Castle EHB34ACE is a double-sided extended holding bin designed to maintain the temperature, texture and quality of held food across a high volume of individual portions. It accommodates twelve 1/3 GN food drawers arranged in a 3x4 configuration, with access from both sides — making it practical for pass-through service counters where kitchen staff load from one side and front-of-house retrieve from the other.
In a busy service environment, consistent hold quality is often the difference between a smooth pass and a complaint. The EHB34ACE uses dual-zone temperature controls, allowing operators to manage different menu items at appropriate holding conditions within the same unit. This matters in operations running varied menus — proteins, sides and sauces can each be held correctly without compromise. The Cook More alert function monitors drawer holding times and notifies staff when a product is approaching the end of its hold window, helping to prevent popular items running short during peak periods.
From an operational standpoint, the unit offers several practical advantages:
- Dual-zone control reduces quality loss and food waste during extended service
- Cook More alert supports proactive kitchen management, not reactive firefighting
- Double-sided access suits pass-through counter configurations
- Stainless steel construction is straightforward to clean and built for daily commercial use
- Twelve-drawer capacity gives flexibility across multiple menu categories simultaneously
At 43kg, this is a counter-mounted unit rather than a freestanding floor model. It will need a stable, level surface capable of bearing the load when fully loaded with food drawers. The unit draws between 2.6 and 3.9kW depending on operating conditions, so confirm your counter power supply is adequately rated before installation. Given the width and weight, access routes to the installation point are worth checking in advance.
The EHB34ACE is well suited to quick-service restaurants, high-throughput food operations and any kitchen running a structured pass where hold quality and timing directly affect service consistency. For smaller operations with lower drawer volume requirements, a more compact holding bin may be a better fit, whilst sites running very high simultaneous SKU counts may benefit from a larger-capacity configuration.
If you're weighing up whether this unit matches your service volume and counter layout, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the EHB34ACE suitable for a busy quick-service restaurant running multiple menu items simultaneously?
Yes — the twelve-drawer capacity and dual-zone temperature controls make it well suited to operations holding a range of menu items at different temperatures at the same time. The Cook More alert also helps kitchen staff stay ahead of hold times during high-volume service rather than reacting when a drawer runs empty.
What power supply does the EHB34ACE require, and are there any installation considerations?
The unit draws between 2.6 and 3.9kW depending on operating load, so your counter power supply needs to be rated accordingly — this is worth confirming with your electrician or facilities team before ordering. At 43kg, it also needs a stable, load-bearing counter surface, and you should check that access routes within your kitchen can accommodate the unit's width during installation.
How does double-sided access work in practice, and which kitchen layouts benefit most?
With drawer access from both sides of the unit, kitchen staff can load freshly cooked product from the kitchen side while front-of-house or counter staff retrieve portions from the service side — without either team getting in the other's way. This makes it particularly effective in pass-through counter setups where throughput and speed of service are priorities.
Size and weight
- Weight
- 43kg
- Dimensions
- 460(H) x 843(W)mm
Capacity and performance
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 1 Year Parts & Labour
£7,661.00(£9,193.20 inc VAT)
£7,661.00(£9,193.20 inc VAT)
The Prince Castle EHB34ACE is a double-sided extended holding bin designed to maintain the temperature, texture and quality of held food across a high volume of individual portions. It accommodates twelve 1/3 GN food drawers arranged in a 3x4 configuration, with access from both sides — making it practical for pass-through service counters where kitchen staff load from one side and front-of-house retrieve from the other.
In a busy service environment, consistent hold quality is often the difference between a smooth pass and a complaint. The EHB34ACE uses dual-zone temperature controls, allowing operators to manage different menu items at appropriate holding conditions within the same unit. This matters in operations running varied menus — proteins, sides and sauces can each be held correctly without compromise. The Cook More alert function monitors drawer holding times and notifies staff when a product is approaching the end of its hold window, helping to prevent popular items running short during peak periods.
From an operational standpoint, the unit offers several practical advantages:
- Dual-zone control reduces quality loss and food waste during extended service
- Cook More alert supports proactive kitchen management, not reactive firefighting
- Double-sided access suits pass-through counter configurations
- Stainless steel construction is straightforward to clean and built for daily commercial use
- Twelve-drawer capacity gives flexibility across multiple menu categories simultaneously
At 43kg, this is a counter-mounted unit rather than a freestanding floor model. It will need a stable, level surface capable of bearing the load when fully loaded with food drawers. The unit draws between 2.6 and 3.9kW depending on operating conditions, so confirm your counter power supply is adequately rated before installation. Given the width and weight, access routes to the installation point are worth checking in advance.
The EHB34ACE is well suited to quick-service restaurants, high-throughput food operations and any kitchen running a structured pass where hold quality and timing directly affect service consistency. For smaller operations with lower drawer volume requirements, a more compact holding bin may be a better fit, whilst sites running very high simultaneous SKU counts may benefit from a larger-capacity configuration.
If you're weighing up whether this unit matches your service volume and counter layout, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
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