If you have been out to eat recently you have certainly noticed an increase in orders waiting for pickup. The growth of food delivery services has exploded in popularity. Not only that, but for years the popularity of grab and go for hot food has steadily been on the rise. Unfortunately, there is no real standard for keeping food hot while waiting for a delivery driver or customer. Out of this demand heated shelving has rapidly grown to one of the hottest categories in food service equipment.
For some foodservice operators you may need just a way to stage hot food. A simple free standing heated shelf could do the trick. You can easily use multiple at once as well. A Vollrath Cayenne Heated Shelf is a great option for these types of applications. If you are needing something more permanent and even good for serving, you can look at Hatco built-in shelving which features a ceramic surface and clean look.
For more complex needs, Metro has the Super Erecta heated shelving line that allows you to setup your heated shelving display along with even creating a prep station. This could be especially advantageous in a college dining hall where pizza and sandwich stations are always a popular and in-demand. Applications like this really show that heated shelving has a wide range of applications and offer a great opportunity to optimize your delivery service.
