Holding cabinets, also known as heated holding cabinets, are an essential part of many small to large foodservice operations. If your restaurant or business needs to keep foods at serving temperature for extended periods of time you need a heated holding cabinet. An important difference to know is that heated proofing cabinets are not the same.
If you are a bakery or prepare anything baked in large amounts, a proofing cabinet is the ideal piece of equipment for you. Proofing cabinets control temperature and humidity so dough can optimally rise. There are pieces of equipment that are both a heated cabinet and a proofer so if you need to do both, you can check out something like this FWE Heated Cabinet/Proofer.
These pieces of equipment are most often insulated and constructed of similar materials. If you need it to perform in more intense environments the Metro Heated Holding Proofing Cabinets are a great choice. Not only are the equipped with highly durable casters for more versatility but they have been tested in some of the most intense kitchen environments you can imagine.
In the search for a proofing cabinet you may want to consider a non-insulated heated cabinet proofer option if your need for holding isn't for long periods of time. If you are looking to spend considerably less then this too is a good option. Again, it really comes down to what your needs are and if you can get away with less holding capability in your setting.
