Food Warmers Education and Training

Learn how to use restaurant warmers for commercial restaurant application

Commercial food warmers are the backbone of restaurants and caterers alike. Even fast food places need food warmers. They allow the food to be prepared ahead of time and keep it at a constant temperature without over-cooking it until it is served.

But before you dive right in and place your order, it's a good idea to brush up on your commercial warmers. From banquet food warmers, to stainless steel food warmers, to portable food warmers, there are many products to understand. Here are some tips on how you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about food warmers.

1. Determine which types of electric food warmers or commercial warmers you'll need for your business.

2. Read the manuals associated with your commercial food warmer.

3. Check out a trade show where commercial warmers are being exhibited.

 

Determine which food warmers to utilize

When it comes to running and operating a restaurant, you must determine which food warmers will be most helpful to your operation. For instance, if you specialize in soups, you'll have way more countertop quart-size warmers than meat restaurants, who must keep beef warm on a hot plate or under a lamp. Educate yourself on what makes sense for your establishment.
Try: Check out the Eagle Group website as they are one of the largest commercial food warmer suppliers in the business. Browse through their various types of warmers to determine which you'll need for your business. Nemco Food Equipment also offers a variety of food warming products from countertop to cabinet. Simply click on the right to educate yourself about each product and which is right for your business.

Familiarize yourself with the instruction manuals for all restaurant food warmers in the kitchen

It's imperative that each food warmer is operated properly. Not only will incorrect operation run the risk of ruining the food, but improper use can also be a safety hazard. Read the manual, paying particular attention to each unit's required safety precautions. Also take the time to learn the spectrum of which foods should be heated on that unit.
Try: Check out the website for companies like APW Wyott which is a subsidiary of the Standex company. They are a common commercial kitchen supplier of warmers and have manuals listed on their website. Simply select the correct model. Server Products, another popular commercial warmer provider, offers the same service on their website.

Go to a trade show and attend a seminar as part of your food warmers education and training

Another great way to educate yourself on restaurant food warmers is to actually attend a trade show. You'll find countless suppliers exhibiting their food warmers as well as holding seminars on training and education on their commercial warmers.
Try: Check out the North American Food Equipment Manufacturers trade show which is held annually. Companies such as Thermadyne, which produces a bevy of food warmers for the industry, exhibit their products and offer seminars each year. Simply input the name of the manufacturer or type of food warmer you're looking for and the appropriate vendor list will appear. Another popular trade show is held each year by the National Restaurant Association each May. Again simply search the name of the manufacturer or product category, in this case food warmers, and a list of attending manufacturers appears. For both of these shows, there are quite a few.

 

• When obtaining restaurant food warmers, make sure that you get a warranty along with the product. If possible, purchase a service plan with the distributor or manufacturer. It may cost you a little more money up front, however you'll have piece of mind should your commercial food warmers break down.

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