Hot Cupboard and Heated Gantry Combos

A hot cupboard and heated gantry combination is used for holding prepared food and plates close to the point of service. The cupboard provides heated storage below the worktop, while the gantry provides overhead heat above. This type of arrangement is commonly used as a chef's pass or hot pass between kitchen preparation and service areas.

A pass-through hot cupboard has sliding doors on both sides, allowing the contents to be accessed from either side of the unit. This can be useful when the cupboard forms part of a service pass between different working areas. A standard hot cupboard is accessed from one side and is better suited to layouts where two-sided access is not required. Nordstar offers both configurations within this range.

Yes. Nordstar hot cupboards can be used for holding suitable plates warm before service as well as for hot food holding. The cupboard provides heated storage below the worktop, keeping plates close to the plating and serving area.

The choice depends on the amount of heated overhead space required and the available height. A single tier provides the most compact arrangement, while double and triple tier models add further heated levels above the hot cupboard. Overall unit height increases with the number of tiers, so the dimensions of the individual model should be checked against the intended installation space.

Nordstar hot cupboard and gantry combinations are available in different widths, including 1200mm, 1500mm and 1800mm models. The appropriate size will depend on the required holding capacity, available floor space and the amount of worktop or service area needed. Check the full dimensions and specification of the individual model before ordering.

No. A hot cupboard is primarily designed for holding food that has already been properly cooked or reheated, rather than bringing cold food up to cooking temperature. Food should be transferred to the cupboard at the appropriate temperature and held in accordance with applicable food safety requirements.

Electrical requirements vary according to the size and gantry configuration. For example, Nordstar's 1500mm single-tier pass-through combination is listed with two 13 amp plugs, while the 1500mm triple-tier version is listed with three 13 amp plugs. The electrical specification for the exact model should therefore be checked before installation.