A Bains Marie is a food warming appliance that is often used in commercial catering settings to keep food warm for extended periods of time without overcooking it, thus preserving the food’s flavour and texture.

Bains Marie come in a variety of sizes and styles, can be electric or gas-powered, and with round pots or square gastros, depending on your specific needs and preferences.

There are two main types of Bains Maries: Wet Heat and Dry Heat. Wet heat Bains Maries are the most common type, they use a water bath to heat the food. This type of Bains Marie is best for foods that are delicate and can be easily overcooked. Dry heat Bains Maries use hot air to heat the food, best for foods that are more robust and can withstand higher temperatures.

There are many benefits to using a Bains Marie. They provide a gentle and consistent heat that keeps a variety of foods such as soups, stews, sauces & desserts warm without overcooking them. Also useful for melting chocolate & other ingredients. A Bains Marie is ideal for use in a variety of settings, including buffets, restaurants, and hospitals.

If you are considering purchasing a Bains Marie, perhaps factor in the option of a unit with a hot cupboard under. This provides extra storage space to store plates, utensils & other catering supplies, and to keep plates warm before serving. Serve food quickly and efficiently without having to worry about it getting cold.

We offer a dizzying array of Bains Maries : Wet Heat models, Dry Heat Models, Units with Hot Cupboards under, Mobile Servery with Bains Marie top, Counter top models with/without sneeze guards & heated lamps and Bains Marie adaptors for Gantries.

Whatever you are looking for we have a model to suit your menu and budget, and as always Free Standard Delivery to the UK Mainland.

(Main image shows VICTORIAN BAKING OVENS 4 Pot Windsor Quatro Bain Marie)