Prepared food needs to be specially stored in order to keep it within safe temperature guidelines before serving. Using a food pan carrier is the perfect solution to this problem! Whether you run a catering business, provide take-out orders, or just need a way to keep food ready to eat, there is a food pan carrier perfect for your needs.
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A food pan carrier is an insulated container that is designed to hold hot or cold food within safe serving temperatures for extended periods of time, most often while being transported to off-site locations. Below are some of the main benefits of using a food pan carrier:
There are two main types of insulated food pan carriers: non-electric (passive) food carriers and electric food carriers. Both of these carriers are available in a range of materials and designs. Keep reading to learn about the benefits and features of food pan carriers.
Passive insulated food pan carriers keep the heat inside the carrier to keep hot foods hot. For chilled foods, they keep the heat out so the interior stays cool. These non-electric carriers rely only on insulation to maintain temperature, so you don't need to worry about an electric hookup.
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Electric food pan carriers extend holding time and have a quicker recovery time than passive carriers when they are opened, making them ideal for operators who need to frequently access the contents inside the carrier. If the appropriate receptacle is not available to you at your event, most are designed to maintain temperature of your food for a certain amount of time unplugged.
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In addition to the type of carrier you need, it is important to consider other features of the carrier, such as the size, weight, and loading style, that will best suit your needs.
Here are the most common and popular lines of food pan carriers and their most important features so you can see the options that are available to you.
CaterGator offers a sturdy, passive option for any catering need that requires travel. With both top-loading and front-loading models, CaterGator creates a variety of safe transporting options that will keep food warm for every catering and restaurant event. Storage is also easy with a stackable design to save space in transportation and storage.
This line of EPP food pan carriers offers single compartment units, and all compartments are passive. Whether you choose a top-loading design, front-loading design, or foldable design, each type of carrier can hold a different configuration of full-sized food pans. This economical option is ideal for new businesses just getting into delivery or catering.
With a variety of configurations, Mightylite offers passive single compartment units that are ideal for caterers or any restaurant looking to transport their food hours away. Each carrier includes a wire caddy to hold any food conatiners, other than full sized pans which fit on the pan rails already. You can choose an end load or top loading unit for extra flexibility.
Cateraide is a great solution for any business that needs to take their carriers on-the-go since they have a strong, sturdy construction. The end loading design allows for easy access to the full sized food pans in the passive compartments. Available in both single and double compartment units.
The ProServe line combines the lightweight design of a delivery bag with the rigid construction of a plastic food pan carrier. The passive single compartment carriers come in both top loading and end loading designs.
This versatile line of carriers from Cambro offers both electric and passive units. All Ultra Camcarts are end loading and designed to hold several full sized food pans, perfect for commercial, high-volume settings. Designed to be exceptionally user-friendly.
Ideal for low-volume or new companies, Cambro GoBoxes offer both top loading and end loading units for extra versatility. These passive units each have 1 compartment made to transport food for an event or delivery without breaking your back.
For commercial kitchens looking to store or transport large quantities of food, the Pro Cart Ultra line from Cambro is an excellent option. You can choose between passive and electric options to best suit your business, and you also have both single and double compartment options. The electric units have an added bonus of being extremely energy efficent.
The Camtherm line offers heavy-duty front loading carriers that can hold food for extended periods of time thanks to its electric design. You can even find units with a cold and hot section in the same unit for increased versatility for your catering company or restaurant!
Coming in a variety of colors, the Camcarrier line is great for creating a color-coded system in your catering or delivery business. The top loading carriers all have a passive compartment that can hold one full sized food pan, or you can mix and match smaller containers inside for extra versatility!