Strip Warmers

Home > Equipment > Warming & Holding > Strip Warmers

Strip warmers are used to keep prepared food warm until served. They are commonly found in a special area between the kitchen and front of house, where plated food can sit and stay warm for a few minutes until it is loaded up on the tray. You will want to consider the element type when selecting a model.


Dual Heating Elements Two heat rods/strips used to maintain serving temperature for large portions of prepared food. 32 Models	Single Heating Element Single heat rod/strip used to maintain serving temperature for smaller portions of prepared food. 53 Models

The heating elements on strip warmers are either calrod, ceramic or black panel. Calrod elements are a metal sheathed heating element that runs the length of the warmer. The heat is directed down to the food by reflector panels. Ceramic heating elements tend to generate more heat than simple metal calrods. They also have a larger heating surface and are shaped to direct heat down to the food. This produces a higher, more intense heat than other elements. For this reason, ceramic warmers will need to be hung a little higher, else they may dry out or burn the food.

Black panel strip warmers are meant to be placed close to the food. They utilize a small heating rod and black heat reflectors. The result is a radiant heat energy that is “gentler” on plated foods.