Using heated holding cabinets at pizzerias is a great way to prep for your busy time or hold a whole pie if you sell it by the slice. Whatever the reason is make sure that you are purchasing the right heated cabinet for your business. There are several different things you should consider before purchasing a heated cabinet for your business.

First you will want to select the right size cabinet for your needs. Wasted space is wasted energy that can sky rocket your electric bill; no one wants added bills during these hard times. Also, you will want to be environmentally friendly and not waste resources. You will also want to figure out if you want a glass doored display case to show off your lovely product to customers or a solid door cabinet. There are also cabinets that have attached wheels so they can be moved about as needed. Pass- thru cabinets are used when access is needed on two sides. If pizzas are cooked in the kitchen then sold at the front counter a pass-thru cabinet is great storage to have between the front and back of the house. Picking out if you want Dutch, solid, or clear and reach-in or pass-thru can surprisingly have a large impact on your business...choose wisely.

The temperature will need to maintain between 80ºF and about 180ºF, as this range of temperature will not cook, only maintain, the pizza's temperature. Forced-air heating using a low velocity fan system will allow the cabinets to keep a uniform temperature, keeping each pie at the correct temperature. Another key feature is moisture control. Cold and soggy pizza can cost you time, money and your reputation so having a good cabinet will keep customers and you happy.