Tournus 808 177UK Twin Stack Heated Plate Dispenser

The Tournus 808 177UK is a mobile, twin-stack heated plate dispenser designed to keep large-format plates at the correct service temperature throughout a meal period. It accepts plates across a broad diameter range, making it a practical choice for operations that use more than one plate size, and the transparent polycarbonate lids help retain heat while keeping the stack visible to service staff.

In a busy cafeteria or banqueting operation, plate temperature has a direct impact on food quality at the point of service. This unit holds plates warm throughout the service period rather than relying on staff to pre-heat batches manually, which reduces inconsistency and frees up oven capacity for food production. The side-mounted heating elements and adjustable mechanical thermostat allow the temperature to be set and left, which suits environments where the dispenser is loaded early and held until service begins.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:

• Twin-stack capacity supports continuous service without frequent reloading
• Adjustable plate diameter range accommodates different plate sizes from the same unit
• Mobile base with braked castors allows repositioning for buffet or servery layouts
• Illuminated on/off switch gives staff a clear indication of operational status
• Insulated body helps maintain temperature while keeping exterior surfaces safer to handle

The unit is mains-powered via a plug-top connection with a spiral cable and parking socket, so no hardwired installation is required. It is mobile rather than counter-mounted, which gives flexibility in servery layout but also means it requires floor space and clear access around the dispenser during service. Each plate pile carries a maximum load, so it is worth considering your plate weight when calculating how many can be loaded per stack.

This dispenser is well suited to hotel restaurants, contract catering operations, staff canteens, and event venues where buffet or self-service plate presentation is part of the daily workflow. For very high-volume sites where faster throughput or greater stack capacity is needed, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would be more appropriate for your service volumes.

If you are unsure whether this unit suits your servery layout or plate specification, our team are happy to talk it through with you before you commit to a purchase.