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Thermal Pellet System for Food Service
Ensure your hot meals remain at safe and appetizing temperatures for extended periods with this high-performance thermal pellet system. Designed specifically for healthcare tray service and professional food delivery, this solution is perfect for boosting patient and customer satisfaction by maintaining meal quality for 60 minutes or more.
Key Features & Benefits
- Exceptional Heat Retention: Keeps food hot for over an hour, reducing the risk of unsafe temperatures.
- Safe Handling: High-density material remains cooler at the edges than traditional metal pellets, minimizing burn risk for staff and recipients.
- Optimal Plate Support: Designed to support 228mm plates, ensuring stability and consistent heat distribution.
- Compatible with Insulated Domes: Achieve maximum temperature retention when used with insulated food domes.
- Durable Construction: Built for repeated use in demanding healthcare, institutional, or food service environments.
How It Works
This thermal pellet system stores heat at its core, releasing warmth to the plate and meal while staying comfortable to touch on the edges. Simply heat the pellet, place it beneath a compatible 228mm plate, and cover with an insulated dome for best results. The system is designed to streamline food service operations and enhance meal quality.
Dimensions & Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 240mm |
| Recommended Plate Size | 228mm |
| Material | High Density Thermal Composite |
| Heat Retention | 60 minutes or more |
| Edge Temperature | Cooler than metal |
Applications
- Healthcare tray and patient meal service
- Institutional and commercial food delivery
- Hotels, catering, and banquet meal holding
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How long does the thermal pellet keep food hot?
A: The pellet retains heat for up to 60 minutes or more, depending on initial temperature and environment. -
Q: What size plates are compatible?
A: It is designed for use with 228mm plates, ensuring a secure fit and optimal heat transfer. -
Q: Is the edge safe to touch after heating?
A: Yes, the high-density material keeps the edge cooler than metal, reducing burn risks for safe handling.
UK Mainland Delivery
- Standard delivery: 2-5 working days
- Express delivery available on selected items
- Large/heavy items may require longer
Delivery Charges
Delivery charges are calculated at checkout based on order weight and destination.
Business Hours
Orders placed before 2pm on business days are dispatched same or next working day (subject to stock availability).
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.
- Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery
- Items must be unused and in original packaging
- Contact our team to arrange a return
- Refund processed within 5-7 working days of receiving the return
For faulty items, please contact us immediately at 0203 151 0153 or sales@expresscateringuk.co.uk.
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