Hot Bain Marie

Commercial bain marie food warmers for restaurants, cafés, pubs, buffets and catering — keep cooked food at safe service temperature without drying it out. Our range covers wet bain marie, dry bain marie and combination wet-and-dry units in countertop, bench and floor formats from Thermaster, Bonvue, FED and other commercial brands. Browse all commercial cooking equipment or jump straight to chip warmers for fried-food holding.

Wet bain marie or dry bain marie? Wet units (water-bath) hold delicate items like sauces, pasta, vegetables and soups without drying — best for items already in their own moisture. Dry units use direct heat for items that hold heat naturally (rice, fried items, baked dishes). Most operators end up with a wet-and-dry combination unit so the same setup covers both. For a deeper comparison, read our wet vs dry bain maries guide.

Popular picks in this range include the Thermaster Wet & Dry Bain Marie Display – 5×1/1 GN Pans (PG180FEXG) for buffet and cafeteria service, and the Bonvue Square Countertop Wet & Dry Bain Marie (BM17SC) when bench space is tight.

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