Holding My Meats - Warming Cabinet Suggestions

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Holding My Meats - Warming Cabinet Suggestions

Postby SmokeBerkeley » Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:04 pm

Hello to all my fellow Texas BBQ Lovers, Producers and yeah EVEN the Haters!

My Mama and I currently own and operate a successful BBQ restaurant in Berkeley California. We have been in business for about 9 years and recently had to move to a new location. Everything is going great in the new place, but the temperature in the new kitchen is dramatically cooler than our last restaurant and I am finding it almost impossible to keep my meats warm. Being in CALIFORNIA WHERE THE REAL ESTATE IS HIGH, I DON'T HAVE ALOT OF SPACE.

Can I get any advice from anyone on what types of food warmers you use? I am looking for something like a table top warmer. But, like with everything...I just cant afford a real expensive proofer/warmer right now given the timing of our move.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Holding My Meats - Warming Cabinet Suggestions

Postby Boots » Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:39 am

A Cambro might work for temporary keeps. Small, light, effective and restaurant supply should carry them. Good for a few hours but would check vs code. If you have to continuously maintain 140 degrees fer code, see link at bottom, not too hard on the wallet:

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Re: Holding My Meats - Warming Cabinet Suggestions

Postby OldUsedParts » Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:56 am

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Re: Holding My Meats - Warming Cabinet Suggestions

Postby woodenvisions » Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:26 am

If it were me, I would look for a plug in table top plate warmer, preferably a 3 burner.
Then, get yourself some Chafing pans and water and go that route.
You can get a nice 3 burner or even 2 burner electric for under a 100$.
Imho, you cant beat water and steam under your filled aluminum pans to continuously keep your food warm. Not just economical, but it provides even constant heat.
I myself had designed my own out of Stainless Steel years ago when I needed to find a way to keep my Hot Dogs and all of the Condiments at Health Dept Regulation Temps for 8 hrs a day.
Worked perfectly over Sternos and I still lay it on the Center Island Counter and cook with it every now and again for Reminiscing.


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