Commercial Charged Plate Storage units and Heated Plate Dispensers are absolute game-changers for busy UK restaurants, hotels, and catering operations. These clever heated units keep your plates at the perfect serving temperature—typically between 30-85°C—ensuring food stays hotter longer when plated. With self-leveling mechanisms that adjust as plates are removed, they streamline service during those manic dinner rushes. After 50 years supplying kitchens, we've seen how these units pair brilliantly with hot cupboards and serving trolleys for a complete service setup. They're essential for any operation serious about maintaining food temperature from kitchen to customer!
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700H x 240W mm
Jackstack
12 plates.
Welded steel with black electrostatic powder coating finish
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1790H x 600W x 600D mm
Jackstack
2" (5cm) spacing between plate supports
Steel
These brilliant units operate on a surprisingly simple principle. Inside the heated cabinet, a series of springs or self-adjusting platforms support stacks of plates. As you power up the unit—typically drawing 0.2-2kW—heating elements warm the interior to your chosen temperature, keeping plates perfectly heated for service. The clever bit? As staff remove plates from the top, the spring mechanism automatically rises, keeping the next plate at the perfect height for quick grabbing. Many models feature adjustable thermostats for precise temperature control, and mobile units come with sturdy castors for easy movement between kitchen and service areas—truly engineering brilliance for busy kitchens!
Trusted Insights from Oliver Bennett
Commercial Catering Equipment Specialist
12+ years experience
To maximise your plate storage investment, always power up units 30-45 minutes before service begins to ensure even warming throughout the stack. Arrange plates with rims facing upward for easier grabbing during busy service. For energy efficiency, adjust temperature settings based on service style—lower for casual dining, higher for fine dining where plate temperature is crucial. Clean units regularly with a damp cloth (never submerge electrical components) and check spring mechanisms monthly to ensure smooth operation.
After fitting thousands of kitchens over five decades, we've seen how crucial proper plate storage is. 'A quality heated dispenser transforms service speed,' notes Chris, our equipment specialist. 'It's one of those bits of kit chefs often overlook until they experience the difference it makes to food presentation and temperature.'
A bustling gastropub in Bristol recently upgraded their kitchen with a mobile charged plate storage system, paired with serving trolleys for their busy weekend service. Before, their plates were lukewarm at best, and food would cool rapidly during the journey from kitchen to dining area. 'The difference has been remarkable,' their head chef tells us. 'Our customer satisfaction scores for food temperature have jumped 40%, and we're turning tables faster because the service flow is smoother. It's transformed how we handle busy periods!'
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'These plate warmers have completely transformed our service speed!'
'Food stays hot all the way to the table—brilliant bit of kit!'
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