Food Holding and Proofing Cabinets

Maintain and organize finished foods with insulated commercial food holding and proofing cabinets.

Food holding and proofing cabinets keep prepared foods and ingredients organized and out of the way. You can slide sheet trays and hotel pans in and out of heated holding cabinets with ease. Whether you need a heated holding cabinet to keep hot pans hot and organized until service, or a holding and proofing cabinet to create delicious fluffy breads, at Burkett we have you covered.

Maintain the proper temperature for your prepared meals, finished dinners, breads, pizzas, and other food items using these heated holding and proofing cabinets. Insulated cabinets guarantee that internal heat, moisture, and temperatures are all kept constant. These cabinets' durable design allows them to withstand a busy catering operation or kitchen.

Proofing Cabinets

For optimal dough rising, proofing cabinets let you control the temperature and humidity. A proofing cabinet provides a safe, temperature and moisture-controlled environment for large batches of dough. To enhance bread production, proof multiple loaves and rows of rolls on different bread pans. Dough can rise in proofing cabinets under the right circumstances and with enough room.

Proofing cabinets are perfect for bakeries, delis, and pizzerias. The majority of proofing cabinets have glass doors so you can keep an eye on the progress of your dough. Additionally you may want to look at commercial oven proofer combos, as they combine the efforts of an oven and proofing cabinet.

Food Holding & Proofing Cabinets

There are separate food holding and food proofing cabinets, however, for those looking to add both to their kitchen, we offer combination holding and proofing cabinets. With these combination units, you can quickly and easily go from proofing some fresh bread to holding it at ideal temperatures for hot grilled sandwiches.

The temperature and humidity conditions needed for dough to rise correctly before being baked are provided and maintained by these cabinets. Additionally, our holding proofing cabinets have the ability to maintain a single temperature for extended periods of time. Prepare your hot pans in a commercial oven or commercial range and then move it to a holding cabinet to keep foods hot until the time for service.

We offer holding and proofing cabinets that have wide selections of sizes, types, finishes, controls, and doors. With so many options, you can easily customize your holding and proofing equipment to maximize your commercial kitchens output and success.

Frequently Asked Questions about Food Holding and Proofing Cabinets

What is a food holding cabinet?

A holding cabinet in food service keeps food hot, fresh, and safe until people are ready to eat. The heaters and control systems that provide reliable, repeatable and safe outcomes are at the center of food-holding. Better control means better, safer food that is kept longer.

What is a food proofing cabinet?

A proofing cabinet is often referred to as a bread proofing cabinet, is used by commercial bakeries and other food-service establishments that use dough to bake loaves of bread. A proofer cabinet works by helping achieve the perfect rise in the dough and bread products.

Can I cook inside a food holding cabinet?

No. Holding cabinets can only maintain the proper serving temperature. They are not meant to cook foods, but they can be used as a proofer. If you need the unit to cook, we suggest looking at Cook and Hold Cabinets.

What is the safe temperature to hold foods at?

• Hot foods should be held no lower than 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cold foods should be held no higher than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Do holding and proofing cabinets need water inside?

No. These cabinets can be used wet or dry, but water is not required. Since these units are meant to hold your food at the appropriate safety temperatures, they don’t require the added aid of a humidity pan.

Additional Burkett Resources

The Burkett Blog has some great articles to help you make the right decisions when purchasing a heated holding and proofing cabinet.

• Buyers Guide: Your Equipment Checklist for Opening a Bakery
• Supplies You Need to Cater a Buffet

Also, check out these great business pages to find all the equipment you need in one location.

• Bakery Equipment & Supplies
• Deli Equipment & Supplies
• School Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies
• Catering Equipment & Supplies