Steamtable Racks

Steamtable Pan Racks from Channel Manufacturing

Looking to increase your back-of-house efficiency?

Steamtable pan racks are designed as mobile or built-in shelving systems that organize, hold and transport steamtable pans.

Steamtable pans, also known as hotel pans or food pans in the foodservice industry, are standard-sized containers that are used to store and serve hot food for a variety of foodservice purposes, including:

• Buffets
• Cafeterias
• Restaurants
• Other High-Demand Foodservice Settings

Steamtable racks are usually built to hold full-size, half-size, and third-size pans, which help back-of-house operations in the process of prepping, staging, storing and delivering prepared food items in busy kitchens.

Common Features & Functions of Steamtable Pan Racks

There’s a reason why steamtable pan racks are one of the most valuable types of foodservice equipment for foodservice operators.

These versatile tools help make meal prep and storage simple for busy commercial kitchens.

Some of the common features of steamtable pan racks include:

• Durable Construction – Steamtable pan racks are usually manufactured from durable aluminum or stainless steel for lifetime durability in high-demand environments.
• Pan Supports – Steamtable pan racks are designed with rails that securely hold and support pans of varying depths.
• Open or Enclosed Frames – Steamtable pan racks come in a variety of sizes and configurations, including open or enclosed frame types that allow foodservice teams to manage meal preparation effectively.
• Mobile or Stationary – Steamtable pan racks are available with both mobile and stationary setups, with mobile versions featuring heavy-duty casters for easy movement around back-of-house operations.
• Full and Half Size Configurations – Available in different sizes for industry professionals, depending on the unique needs and demands of the restaurant.
• Angled or Flat slides – Different options to help accommodate lids or covered pans.
• NSF Certification – Many steamtable pan racks are designed and manufactured to meet NSF certifications for NSF use in commercial foodservice applications.

The Primary Benefits of Steamtable Pan Racks

Steamtable Pan racks provide foodservice operators with a number of benefits that help increase the efficiency of a commercial kitchen operation.

Some of the primary benefits of these racks include:

1. Improved Organization & Efficiency
   1. Keeping steamtable pans organized and easy to use
   2. Prevents clutter and disorganization in food prep and service areas
   3. Helps to speed up workflows during peak demand
2. Maximizes Use of Space
   1. Racks help to maximize valuable vertical storage spaces in crowded spaces or kitchens with limited capacity
   2. A perfect solution for walk-in coolers, storage spaces and food prep lines where space is limited and efficient organization is paramount
3. Versatility
   1. Racks accommodate a wide variety of pan sizes and depths
   2. Provides solutions for both cold and hot food storage and holding operations
   3. Can be used in a variety of disciplines within your foodservice business, from hot food prep to blast chilling and cold storage
4. Mobility & Flexibility
   1. Mobile steamtable pan racks allow for quick and easy transport solutions between back-of-house stations
   2. Ideal equipment for catering, banquet and off-site events
5. Sanitation & Safety Considerations
   1. Racks created from aluminum and stainless steel are easy to clean and keep sanitized, leading to better food hygiene.
   2. Helps to keep pans with food and ingredients off of floors and countertops, helping to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.
   3. Enclosed steamtable pan racks help to reduce exposure to any airborne contaminants by protecting food within the steamtable pans.
6. Durability
   1. Designed and manufactured to withstand the high-volume demands of commercial kitchens
   2. Aluminum and Stainless Steel construction provide long-term protection against the constant loading and unloading of steamtable pans

Steamtable Pan Rack Use Cases in the Foodservice Industry

Steamtable pan racks are used by a wide variety of foodservice businesses. Some of the leading use cases for steamtable pan racks include:

• Restaurants & Cafeterias – Perfect for staging and holding hot food in prep lines or kitchens.
• Hotels & Banquet Halls – Helps foodservice operators and team members organize multiple trays of food for events.
• Catering Companies – Provides an efficient solution for transporting prepared food in pans to and from event sites.
• Hospitals & Schools – Provide safe storage options for storing and portioning food in bulk.
• Ghost Kitchens & Commissaries – Help to maximize storage capacities and efficiencies while increasing the effectiveness of workflows.

Channel Manufacturing’s Steamtable Pan Racks

Here at Channel Manufacturing, we design and manufacture a wide range of steamtable pan racks that are known throughout the foodservice industry for their versatility and durability.

Our racks are available in standard-size or customized options that allow foodservice operators to custom-tailor dimensions and specifications to meet unique project requirements.

Some of the key features of our racks include:

• Durable Material Construction – Made from high-quality aluminum or stainless steel, our racks ensure strength and resistance to corrosion.
• Customization – Allow our team to help you customize your rack dimensions and specifications to meet the specific needs and demands of your establishments.
• Made in the USA – Manufactured domestically, our foodservice equipment supports American industry and ensures the highest quality standards.
• Custom Service – Our team is dedicated to helping foodservice professionals with top-of-the-line solutions for customized equipment.

Have questions about our Steamtable Pan racks?

Contact a Channel Manufacturing representative today to find out how our equipment can best serve your foodservice goals.