Counter Top Warmers vs Steam Table

papabuck · Posted: May 26 2009 Post subject: Counter Top Warmers vs Steam Table

Can't decide whether to buy 3 counter top warmers or 1 three hole steam table. The counter top warmers are cheaper! I have a small BBQ joint that I open on Friday & Saturday. Any insight would be appreciated

hedgehog · Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 16

We initially bought a 3 bin steam table and as we expanded added 4 table top units. If you have the power available I would use the table top models. They get up to temperature quicker and hold better once there. With the steam table you have approx 1500 watts total for all 3 wells (~500w per well element). With the individual ones you will have between 1100w to 1500w per well. So you have more heat available. The down side is you will be pulling more wattage and amps with the singles. So what you are plugging into needs to be considered.

Pit Boss · Posted: May 26 2009 Post subject:

If you're in the game for the long term, go with a steam table.
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browe · Posted: May 28 2009 Post subject:

You should look at the Alto Shaam hot wells that do not use steam. That is what I am going to use in my restaurant.