Buffalo Bain Marie Countertop Wet Heat 1/1 GN
Product Description
This Buffalo countertop bain marie is a wet heat unit designed to hold pre-cooked foods at safe serving temperatures throughout a service period. It accommodates a full 1/1 GN pan,...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 21Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 327(H) x 645(W) x 432(D)mm
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
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Product Description
This Buffalo countertop bain marie is a wet heat unit designed to hold pre-cooked foods at safe serving temperatures throughout a service period. It accommodates a full 1/1 GN pan, making it a practical choice for hot-holding items such as gravies, sauces, soups, and portioned dishes. The water bath method distributes heat evenly around the pan, which helps prevent scorching and maintains a consistent temperature across the contents without constant attention from kitchen staff.
In a busy kitchen or self-service environment, the unit earns its place through straightforward reliability. The adjustable thermostat gives operators control over holding temperature within a useful range, and the 1.2kW element maintains that temperature steadily once the unit has reached operating level. It is not designed for high-volume batch cooking or rapid heating of cold product — its role is holding, and it performs that role consistently.
The practical advantages in day-to-day use include:
- Simple temperature control with no unnecessary complexity
- Stainless steel construction that cleans down quickly after service
- Compact countertop footprint suited to buffet counters and servery lines
- Wet heat method that reduces surface drying and maintains food quality
- Lightweight build that allows repositioning between services
Installation is straightforward. The unit runs from a standard 13A socket and requires no specialist fitting. It is a countertop appliance, so ventilation and drainage requirements are minimal — though operators should ensure the water level is maintained during extended service periods to protect the element. It is worth noting that pans and divider bars are not supplied with the unit and will need to be sourced separately.
This bain marie is well suited to smaller operations — café kitchens, hotel buffet counters, staff canteens, or carvery-style serveries — where a single full-size GN pan meets the throughput requirement. For sites running multiple lines or higher volumes, a larger multi-pan unit would be a more appropriate choice.
If you are unsure whether this unit is the right fit for your service setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Wet heat bain marie accommodating a full 1/1 GN pan
- Adjustable thermostat with a 30°C to 90°C temperature range
- 1.2kW heating element maintains stable holding temperatures
- 201 stainless steel construction throughout for durability and hygiene
- Compact countertop design with standard 13A plug connection
Operational Benefits
- Keeps pre-cooked foods at safe serving temperatures throughout service
- Even water bath heat prevents scorching and maintains food quality
- Simple controls reduce training time and operator error on the pass
- Stainless steel surfaces clean down quickly between and after service
- Lightweight and compact enough to reposition between services as needed
Specifications
- Capacity
- 21Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 327(H) x 645(W) x 432(D)mm
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
- Heat type
- Wet Heat
- Material
- 201 Stainless Steel
- Power
- Electric
- Temperature range
- 30°C to 90°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Weight
- 8kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It is well suited to smaller buffet and carvery operations where a single full 1/1 GN pan covers the holding requirement. For high-volume sites running multiple dishes simultaneously, a multi-pan unit would provide more capacity and better suit the throughput demands.
- The bain marie runs from a standard 13A socket, so no specialist electrical installation is required. It is a countertop unit with no fixed water feed — you simply fill the water bath manually before service and top it up during extended periods to keep the element protected.
- This unit is designed for hot-holding rather than cooking or reheating from cold. Food should be brought up to the correct serving temperature before being placed in the bain marie; the unit then maintains that temperature safely throughout service.