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The HYH18HD is an 1800mm mobile hot cupboard with a two-tier heated gantry. It maintains food at service temperature while providing overhead heat lamp coverage across multiple holding trays. Suited to hotels, canteens, buffet operations, and large-scale catering where batch-cooked food must be held at safe serving temperature.
Commercial Application
Hot cupboards with gantries solve the problem of temperature drop during service. Cooked food is transferred from production to this unit. Base cupboard stores bulk pans. Overhead gantry keeps plated portions or smaller service trays under controlled heat until collection or plating.
During breakfast service or buffet periods, operators load the cupboard with batch-prepared items. The gantry holds plates or gastronorm trays under heat lamps. Mobile castors allow the unit to be positioned near service counters, then returned to prep areas for reloading.
Key Operational Advantages
- 1800mm width accommodates multiple gastronorm pans or full-size hotel trays
- Two-tier heated gantry with 10 x 300W heat lamps provides overhead radiant heat
- Base cupboard holds 89 kg of prepared food at dial-controlled temperature up to 110°C
- Four castors enable repositioning between kitchen prep zones and front-of-house service areas
- Stainless steel construction withstands commercial kitchen cleaning protocols
- Operates on single-phase 220-240V supply with UK standard plug
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | HYH18HD |
| Power Output | 300W |
| Voltage | 220-240V |
| Phase | 1 phase |
| Dough Capacity | 89 kg (196.2 lbs) |
| Certification | Meets commercial kitchen hygiene and safety standards applicable to CE (UK & EU), NSF (USA) and CSA (Canada) requirements. |
| Weight | 89.0 kg (196.2 lbs) |
Construction & Build Quality
Cabinet and gantry frame built from commercial-grade stainless steel. Heat lamp housings are powder-coated steel with ceramic lamp sockets. Dial thermostats control base cupboard heating elements. Castors are swivel-mount with front brake locks.
- Stainless steel cabinet and gantry structure
- Ceramic lamp sockets rated for continuous 300W bulb operation
- Dial thermostat controls for independent temperature zones
- Swivel castors with front locking mechanism
Suitable Operations
- Burger restaurants
- Breakfast cafés
- Hotel kitchens
- School canteens
- Catering operations
- Food trucks
Procurement & Support
TurcoBazaar supplies this Zodex hot cupboard from UK stock to commercial buyers worldwide. Standard delivery covers UK addresses. Export shipments arranged to Europe, North America, Middle East, and African markets. Freight quotations provided for international orders based on destination port or commercial address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the flat top surface cook food directly?
A: No. This unit holds and displays pre-cooked food. The term 'flat top' in the model name refers to the gantry design, not a cooking surface. All food must be cooked separately before loading into the cupboard or under the gantry.
Q: Are the heat lamps gas or electric?
A: Electric. Ten 300W incandescent heat lamps provide overhead radiant heat. Lamps plug into ceramic sockets within the two-tier gantry frame. Total gantry power draw is 3000W on 220-240V single-phase supply.
Q: How is grease or spill cleaned from the base cupboard?
A: Stainless steel interior wipes down with standard commercial kitchen degreaser. No fixed grease channel is fitted; operators place drip trays or absorbent liners under food pans during service. Base cupboard floor is smooth-welded stainless steel.
Q: Can this unit be installed in a food truck?
A: Possible but requires secure floor anchoring and adequate generator capacity. Total power draw is 4550W. Castors must be locked or removed and unit bolted to truck floor to meet road safety requirements. Verify local mobile catering electrical codes before installation.
Q: Are cupboard and gantry temperatures controlled separately?
A: Yes. Base cupboard has dial thermostat controlling internal heating elements up to 110°C. Gantry heat lamps are switched on or off independently; no variable control. Operators adjust lamp height by repositioning trays on the two-tier shelves.