A chip warmer holds freshly fried chips hot and crisp between the fryer and the customer, so a fish and chip shop, takeaway or pub can fry in batches and still serve fast. This collection covers benchtop chip warmers, freestanding fries stations and a chip dump from Benchstar, FryMax and Anvil. For the fryers themselves, see our commercial deep fryers.
Types of chip warmer
Benchtop chip warmers
The Benchstar DH-310E heats from above with two 450 W elements and a quartz light, over a 1/1 GN base with a perforated insert that lets oil drain away from the chips, on 1,000 W from a 10 A outlet. The Anvil CDA1003 heats from above and below, holds 15 kg of chips for 15 minutes according to the manufacturer, and comes with a perforated spiked tray that also lets it work as a carving station.
Fries stations
FryMax electric fries stations are freestanding units with ceramic top heaters and a heated pan, running on 1.45 kW from a 10 A outlet. The EFS-8 is 800 mm wide with a storage cabinet underneath, and the 1010 mm EFS-10 comes with three GN pans.
Chip dump
The FryMax VX15E chip dump has a sloped stainless drain top with a removable grease collector, an infrared heating element and runners for three 1/1 GN pans (pans not included).
Holding chips well
Chips lose quality quickly, so a warmer works best when fry batches are matched to how fast you sell. The Anvil CDA1003's manufacturer states a 15-minute holding window, which is a useful guide for planning batches. Drained chips stay crisper, which is why perforated inserts and drain tops matter.
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Capacity. Size the warmer to your busiest batch.
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Space. Benchtop warmers sit beside the fryer; fries stations and chip dumps stand on the floor.
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Power. The DH-310E and FryMax fries stations run from a 10 A outlet; check other models on each listing.
See also our benchtop deep fryers. Popular models include the Benchstar DH-310E chip warmer and the FryMax EFS-8 fries station.
Frequently asked questions
How long can chips be held in a chip warmer?
Not long. The Anvil CDA1003's manufacturer states 15 kg of chips can be held for 15 minutes, so plan fry batches around your service rate.
What is the difference between a chip warmer and a fries station?
A chip warmer is a compact benchtop unit beside the fryer. A fries station, such as the FryMax EFS-8, is a freestanding unit with a larger holding area and often storage underneath.
Why do chip warmers have perforated trays?
A perforated tray or drain top lets oil drain away from the chips, which keeps them crisper for longer.
Do chip warmers need a special power outlet?
The Benchstar DH-310E and FryMax fries stations run from a standard 10 A outlet. Check the supply on each listing for other models.
Can a chip warmer be used for other food?
Some can. The Anvil CDA1003 comes with a perforated spiked tray, so it can also hold a roast under heat as a carving station.
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