Professional Soup Kettles and Bain-Marie Warmers – Practical Heat Holding for Food Service
Soup kettles and classic bain-marie warmers are reliable and energy-efficient solutions for keeping food warm during service. These devices are ideal for cafés, buffets, banquets, conferences, and catering where hot food must be served without a full kitchen setup.
BHS offers various models of electric soup kettles and bain-marie warmers heated by candles or electric elements, depending on your needs.
Electric Soup Kettles
Electric soup kettles are designed for heating and maintaining the temperature of liquid dishes:
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Capacity: 5 to 12 liters
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Body: stainless steel with enamelled or steel exterior
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Inner container: removable GN container for easy cleaning and refilling
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Heating: indirect via water bath with thermostat control
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Safety: overheat protection, stable lid mechanism
Perfect for soups, broths, mulled wine, sauces, and creamy dishes that require steady heat without scorching.
Bain-Marie Warmers with Candles
Traditional bain-marie warmers with tea lights are elegant and mobile solutions for hot food service during buffets, breakfast service, and events.
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Capacity: varies depending on GN container size (e.g., GN1/1 or GN2x1/2)
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Material: stainless steel or decorative wooden frames
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Heating: via 1–2 tea light candles or electric element
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Use: for eggs, sausages, rice, stews, pancakes
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Covers: optional transparent or stainless steel lid
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Portability: ideal for locations without electricity
Common in banquet settings, guesthouses, hotels, and outdoor catering events.
Customer Feedback:
"We use both the electric soup kettles and the candle-heated bain-marie. They make food service easy at events. The food stays warm without burning, and everything looks professional. Guests always get hot soup and hot meals with no stress."
