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7 Solutions for Serving Hot Food Hot

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Even as the weather warms, the path from kitchen to table can have a cooling effect on hot food. Distance, drafts, outdoor and off-premise dining all pose threats to food temperature and quality. Thankfully, with so many ways to boost and protect food temperature, there’s no need to fear or hear complaints about cold food. Sometimes, one simple operational change is all it takes to make a big difference. Here are 7 equipment MVP’s that all play important roles in protecting hot food so it can be enjoyed hot and delicious. 1. Plate Warmers A heated plate can boost serving temperatures and help keep food warm throughout the meal by preventing heat loss.  The Hatco PW Plate Warmer holds up to 25 pre-heated serving plates at an adjustable range of 104° to 122° F to help extend the hot holding times of most foods. Its doorless, open design makes it easy for staff to load and retrieve plates and clean the warmer. 2. Strip Heaters Hatco Glo-Ray Strip Heaters keep hot food hot ...