Bain Marie Pots & Food Warmers for Professional Kitchens
If you operate a catering company, restaurant, or other business kitchen, you understand how critical it is to maintain food at the proper temperature without drying it out or cooking it too much. That's where bain marie is useful.
A bain marie food warmer ensures you maintain cooked dishes at a safe, even temperature. Whether it's a buffet, preparing sauces, or warming soups for service, a bain marie ensures your food remains fresh and in presentation for hours. No reheating at the last minute. No scorching edges. Just even, consistent heat.
At Catering Base, we supply an extensive selection of bain marie pots, electric bain maries, and accessories to fit any kitchen environment. If you're looking for a small bain marie for a small area or a commercial bain marie with tap, we have just the thing.
Let's get down to it.
What is a Bain Marie?
You may have heard the term, but let's sort out what exactly it is.
A bain marie (say ban mah-ree) is a kitchen gadget that cooks food ever so gently with hot water. It's also known as a water bath. The concept is straightforward. There is a container of hot water, and your food rests in another container sitting above or inside it. The hot water warms everything, but never too much. That way, your sauces don't split, your custards remain silky, and your soups remain ready to eat.
So what is bain marie?
A gentle heat device that employs water to warm food evenly or keep food warm. It's ideal for foods requiring consistent temperatures.
In short, a bain marie is your kitchen's unsung workhorse. It's not glamorous, but it gets the job done beautifully.
Where is a Bain Marie Used?
Bain maries are employed in all types of professional kitchens:
- Buffets to keep various dishes warm for self-service
- Restaurants to maintain curries, sauces, or sides
- Cafes to have soups or hot beverages such as mulled wine on hand
- Catering vans and outdoor events to provide warm food to take away
Due to their flexibility in use, bain maries are a staple in the majority of food service companies.
Browse Our Bain Marie Range
At the Catering Base, we carry a large selection of bain marie pots and accessories. From small sizes to full commercial-sized bain maries, all that we offer is chosen for quality and longevity.
Some of the most popular ones you may like to consider are listed below:
Ideal for small operations. Suitable for sauces, butter, or dips.
An excellent mid-size choice for cafes and small kitchens.
A best seller for warming soups or mashed potatoes.
In need of larger capacity? This busy kitchen giant is the solution.
Every bain marie pot is constructed out of long-lasting stainless steel, which is simple to clean and safe to use with food. They're also the perfect fit for ordinary warmers and configurations, and they're built to last.
Need an Electric Bain Marie?
Looking for a more hands-free solution? Check out our electric bain marie units.
Buffalo FT694 Bain Marie with Tap (no pans)
This Buffalo bain marie unit is perfect for high-usage service. It has an easy-draining tap and functions well with changeable pans. Simply plug it in and you're good to go.
Buffalo CD544 Bain Marie Round Pot
Space-saving, effective, and professional in appearance. Excellent for front-of-house service or self-service configurations.
These electric alternatives are a good investment if you're operating a full-time food operation and want your equipment to work as hard as you do.
Customise with Bain Marie Accessories
We also stock accessories to enable you to get the best out of your setup.
Chefset 5763 Half-Size Spacer Bar 318mm
Want to keep smaller GN pans in position? This spacer bar makes your bain marie more versatile.
Vogue K092 Bain Marie Gastronorm Adaptor Bar 530mm
For longer gastronorm trays or mixed-size pan arrangements, this adaptor bar ensures everything fits snug and safe.
Why Are Our Bain Maries a Clever Decision?
✅ Consistent temperature control: no burnt sauces or chilled sides
✅ Durable stainless steel: engineered to withstand heavy kitchen use
✅ Versatile sizes and configurations: from tiny pots to complete electric bain maries
✅ Reliable catering brands: such as Buffalo, Vogue, Zodiac, and Chefset
✅ UK fast delivery: so you receive what you require, when you require it
We handpick products that provide value and consistency. Whether purchasing one pot or equipping a new restaurant, we're happy to assist you in making the right decision.
What Is the Difference Between a Bain Marie Pot and Pan?
Good one. They tend to be used interchangeably, but here's the distinction:
- A bain marie pot is usually deeper and designed for liquids such as soups, sauces, or custard.
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A bain marie pan is shallower and more suited to carrying solid dishes or food trays.
It all depends on your style of service whether you will need one, both, or neither.
Why Catering Base?
We've assisted hundreds of chefs, caterers, and food companies throughout the UK to acquire dependable, simple-to-use kitchen equipment. Shopping with us provides you with more than products. You receive:
- Honest advice
- Quality gear
- Fair prices
- Fast delivery
- Ongoing support
Whether you're purchasing your first bain marie or replacing your existing one, we're on hand to assist you every step of the way.
Ready to Find the Right Bain Marie?
Explore our complete range of bain marie food warmers, pots, and accessories today. Whether you need a buffalo bain marie, a commercial bain marie installation, or a compact bain marie pot for your prep station, we have you covered.
If you're not sure which product is perfect for your installation, just contact us. We'd be happy to assist you in selecting the right fit for your area and service style.
