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Parry
Parry 1887 Mobile Servery with Bain Marie Top
£1,097.00(£1,316.40 inc VAT)
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The Parry 1887 is a mobile hot servery combining a thermostatically controlled heated base cupboard with an independently controlled bain marie top. It is designed to hold plated meals and wet dishes at service-ready temperatures when the point of service is away from the main kitchen — a routine requirement in care homes, hotel banqueting, staff restaurants and institutional catering environments.
The independent temperature controls for the two sections are the most operationally significant aspect of this unit. The heated cabinet and bain marie can each be set to suit the food held within them, which matters when you are running plated meals alongside sauces, soups or accompaniments with different holding requirements. A single fixed temperature across both sections would either overcook wet dishes or under-hold plated food; separate controls remove that compromise and reduce the risk of food quality deterioration during extended service periods.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:
- Independent temperature control across cabinet and bain marie for mixed food holding
- Castor-mounted base with two locking wheels for stable positioning at the service point
- Push bar for straightforward manoeuvring through corridors and dining areas
- Two removable chrome wire shelves inside the cabinet for flexible meal arrangement
- Integrated plug park keeps the cable clear of the floor during transit
The unit runs from a standard 240V single-phase supply with no fixed electrical connection, water, or gas required, which makes it genuinely portable between service locations. The main practical consideration is ensuring a clear, level route between the kitchen and the service point — this is a substantial piece of equipment and is not suited to uneven surfaces or outdoor use.
This servery is well suited to operations holding up to around 30 plated meals per service. Care home dining rooms, smaller banqueting functions and compact staff restaurants are all typical applications. For sites with higher throughput, back-to-back multi-session holding, or larger bain marie capacity requirements, a heavier-duty model would be worth considering.
If you are working out whether this unit fits your service volumes or the layout between your kitchen and dining area, we are happy to talk it through before you place an order.
Frequently asked questions
How many covers is this servery realistically suited to holding?
The 1887 is well matched to services holding up to around 30 plated meals at a time, making it a practical choice for care home dining, smaller banqueting functions and compact staff restaurants. If you are regularly holding larger numbers, or running back-to-back sessions without a full reload opportunity, it would be worth considering a higher-capacity unit.
Does the bain marie require a separate water connection or fill point?
The bain marie section requires manual filling rather than a plumbed water connection, which is consistent with its mobile, plug-in design. This keeps the unit straightforward to position and relocate, though it does mean the water level needs to be managed as part of your service preparation routine.
Is this unit suitable for use in a care home environment where routes between kitchen and dining room can be narrow?
The 1887 is commonly used in care home settings and is designed to be manoeuvred through standard internal corridors using the integrated push bar. The main practical consideration is ensuring the route is level and obstruction-free — the unit is substantial when loaded and is not intended for use on ramps, thresholds with significant height differences, or outdoor surfaces.
£1,097.00(£1,316.40 inc VAT)
£1,097.00(£1,316.40 inc VAT)
The Parry 1887 is a mobile hot servery combining a thermostatically controlled heated base cupboard with an independently controlled bain marie top. It is designed to hold plated meals and wet dishes at service-ready temperatures when the point of service is away from the main kitchen — a routine requirement in care homes, hotel banqueting, staff restaurants and institutional catering environments.
The independent temperature controls for the two sections are the most operationally significant aspect of this unit. The heated cabinet and bain marie can each be set to suit the food held within them, which matters when you are running plated meals alongside sauces, soups or accompaniments with different holding requirements. A single fixed temperature across both sections would either overcook wet dishes or under-hold plated food; separate controls remove that compromise and reduce the risk of food quality deterioration during extended service periods.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:
- Independent temperature control across cabinet and bain marie for mixed food holding
- Castor-mounted base with two locking wheels for stable positioning at the service point
- Push bar for straightforward manoeuvring through corridors and dining areas
- Two removable chrome wire shelves inside the cabinet for flexible meal arrangement
- Integrated plug park keeps the cable clear of the floor during transit
The unit runs from a standard 240V single-phase supply with no fixed electrical connection, water, or gas required, which makes it genuinely portable between service locations. The main practical consideration is ensuring a clear, level route between the kitchen and the service point — this is a substantial piece of equipment and is not suited to uneven surfaces or outdoor use.
This servery is well suited to operations holding up to around 30 plated meals per service. Care home dining rooms, smaller banqueting functions and compact staff restaurants are all typical applications. For sites with higher throughput, back-to-back multi-session holding, or larger bain marie capacity requirements, a heavier-duty model would be worth considering.
If you are working out whether this unit fits your service volumes or the layout between your kitchen and dining area, we are happy to talk it through before you place an order.
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