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Carlisle FoodService Products Insulated Food Pan Carrier and Warmer, Front-Loading with Handles, Holds 5 Full or 10 Half 2.5" Pans (Sold Separately) with Rugged PE Shell and PU Insulation, Black

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Color: Black


Size: 5 Pan Capacity


Features

  • RELIABLE TEMPERATURE RETENTION: This insulated food carrier is engineered to maintain safe hot or cold food temperatures for up to 6 hours. The thick, sealed polyurethane insulation makes it ideal as a food warmer box for catering, buffets, and mobile food delivery operations.
  • VERSATILE INTERIOR FOR FOOD WARMING AND TRANSPORT: Holding up to (5) 2.5" full-size or (10) half-size food pans (sold separately), this front loading hot box is perfect for warming trays, steam pans, or sheet pans. Its a must-have catering food warmer box for banquets, food trucks, and events that demand reliable temperature control.
  • DURABLE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION: Crafted from rugged polyethylene, this commercial food warmer resists warping, denting, and cracking even under heat up to 200F. Built to last in high-volume environments like restaurants, food trailers, and catering operations.
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLES FOR SECURE TRANSPORT: Molded front and rear handles offer a secure grip for balanced, two-person carry. Whether used in delivery vans, kitchens, or at outdoor events, it supports smooth, strain-free transport for hot food carriers and catering boxes.
  • SNAP-LOCK CLOSURE FOR HEAT RETENTION: Two side snap-lock clasps seal the front-loading door tight, keeping heat in and food pans in place during transit. Ideal for use as an insulated hot food container or portable food warmer where mobility and reliability are essential.

Description

Built with American craftsmanship, this insulated warmer or cooler brings dependable performance to every kitchen, banquet, or food service setup. The Carlisle Cateraide Front Loading Insulated Food Pan Carrier is a professional- grade hot or cold food transport container designed for strength, stability, and thermal retention across all types of service environments. NSF Listed for Commercial Use: Meets strict food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring it's safe for restaurant kitchens, food service equipment, and commercial catering operations. Purpose-Built for Food Warming: Helps keep food warm or cold for hours, acting as a passive food warmer during active transport or long service windows. Flexible Capacity: Holds (5) 2.5" full-size pans or (10) 2.5" half-size pans (sold separately). Compatible with standard GN pans, making it a flexible catering warmer box for full meal setups or bulk service. Heavy-Duty Design: Exterior made from crack-resistant polyethylene; interior lined with thermal insulation to minimize heat loss. Efficient Handling: Ergonomic molded handles make loading, unloading, and repositioning easy — ideal for busy kitchens or catering crews. Transport-Ready Closure: Two robust snap-lock clasps keep the door tightly shut, minimizing temperature loss and ensuring food stays secure during transit. Whether you’re catering weddings, delivering bulk meals, or running a food truck, this commercial insulated food carrier delivers reliable performance every time.

Brand: Carlisle FoodService Products


Color: Black


Material: Plastic


Material Feature: Polyurethane


Capacity: 2.5 Inches


Product Dimensions: ‎24"L x 16.75"W x 25"H


Special Feature: ‎Portable, Insulated


Closure Type: ‎Snap


Is Dishwasher Safe: ‎No


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Item Weight: ‎30.5 Pounds


Product Care Instructions: ‎Hand Wash Only


Item Volume: ‎1000 Milliliters


Unit Count: ‎1.0 Count


Is Microwaveable: ‎No


Manufacturer: ‎Carlisle FoodService Products


Number of Items: ‎1


Specific Uses For Product: ‎Keep food hot, temperature retention, food pan carrier


Size: ‎5 Pan Capacity


UPC: ‎077838121931


Is Transparent: ‎No


Part Number: ‎PC300N03


Item Weight: ‎30.5 pounds


Country of Origin: ‎USA


Item model number: ‎PC300N03


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Style: ‎Food Pan Carrier


Pattern: ‎Food Pan


Shape: ‎Rectangular


Number Of Pieces: ‎1


Special Features: ‎Portable, Insulated


Included Components: ‎Two snap clasps, Molded with handles


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Carlisle warrants to the original buyer that if this product proves defective (manufacturer's defect) within one year from the date of purchase, Carlisle will replace the product free of charge. This warranty only covers manufacturer's defects and does not cover abuse, misuse, normal wear and tear or modifications to the product not made by Carlisle.


Number of Sets: ‎5


Date First Available: July 17, 2007


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Hot food box
Color: Black Size: 5 Pan Capacity
This definitely worked out better than the foam ones and was a bit cheaper.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • Food, hot or cold, reliable
Color: Black Size: 5 Pan Capacity
it is very durable easy to keep clean and keeps the food, hot and cold. If preferred I will recommend this five star rating.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025 by Carmel Delight

  • An 'aide' I can rely on!
Color: Brown Size: 5 Pan Capacity
Excited to use this Cateraide to keep food on camping day trips. It seems super solid and heavy-duty. The interior looks like it will hold more than enough pans. Should be easy to spray down after use. The metal hinges and secure latches appear durable, and the handles will be great for carrying to poolside gatherings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024 by SparklingNow SparklingNow

  • Life saver
Color: Black Size: 5 Pan Capacity
I bought this for my mother because she takes large amounts of food to dinners. Absolutely wonder. I have seen caterers use it and thought it would be perfect for her. She loves it. The food stays nice and hot and clean up is a breeze. It's large enough to hold several pans of food.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024 by Shasta Parker

  • Great value for insulated hot/cold transport
Color: Brown Size: 5 Pan Capacity
I ordered one of these to handle catering jobs and it works as it should. Solid pans certainly work best and does fit up to 5 shallow long pans. Disposable aluminum pans are a little more sensitive just because of the pans are weaker and can potentially fall inside... but that's just a pan issue, not this product issue. I did buy a second one of these so I can stack 2 together... only issue was that the molding may be slightly different... one will fit on top of the other, but not vice versa. Not really a big deal, but just have to remember which one has to be on the bottom. There was some shipping damage on the second one, but Amazon helped handle that (if didn't change functionality, so worked through a discount). They are working great already. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024 by John

  • works very nicely
Color: Black Size: 5 Pan Capacity
I initially tried this product when cooking on a small scale...(one pork butt -or- one brisket). When there isn't a lot of food at service temperature to fill it, it is difficult to maintain 140F+. When used to park about eight pork butts at 140F...it worked gloriously. Verified with a digital thermometer I was able to hot hold pork butts and transfer to a serving line with no problems. When used with hot food in all pans it is terrific. The door comes off easily for cleaning. the handles are nice for two-person lifts into a truck or onto a wagon. There are slots on the sides to park a various number of service trays. Very nice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021 by Kindle Customer Kindle Customer

  • Do not BUY. Will warp and not keep food warm.
Color: Black Size: 5 Pan Capacity
Very frustrated with this purchase. I own 2 of these. Both bought from Amazon. One I purchased in 2015 and used on Competition BBQ circuit approximately 10 times in '15 and 13 times in ' 16. Beginning in 2017 we knew we needed a 2nd unit to provide more space and ease of use. Not sure what happened but nearing the end of 2016 we noticed that our food was not holding temp. In fact steam was visibly escaping from the door on top. Steam turning into water was leaking on the floor of our trailer. There was nothing wrong with the seal or the unit that we could tell. After having bought a 2nd one and the first one getting much, much worse in holding temp our investigation found the door had warped or bowed in the middle leaving big gaps and definitely not allowing the door to seal. Now unfortunately our 2nd one, the brand new one from February has been doing the exact same thing. We have done 11 comps to date and it has been an issue for no less than the last 5. Problem is the door is not as visibly bowed as our first ultimately became but it is definitely leaking temp. It is unfortunate. I thought this was a quality product and that we had inadvertently done something to our first one or had bad luck now i definitely think it must just be a cheap product. There is nothing as BBQ cooks we could possibly do to destroy the seal on these warming boxes or cause the doors to warp. They hold briskets and pork butts. Based on my experience do not waste your money. Now I will be buying a 3rd and 4th unit and they will be CAMBRO brand. While more expensive Hopefully we have much better luck. As of right now I have thrown at least $560 bucks down the tube. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017 by Greg Hastie

  • Every food business should have one
Color: Black Size: 5 Pan Capacity
We bought this temperature maintainer for my brother, he has a catering business. It is his ally, he always uses it to transport already prepared dishes, they do not spill and they maintain the temperature very well. Every catering business should have one. My brother already bought 3 more.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023 by MICHELLE RUIZ

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