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product_id: 15570985
title: "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"
brand: "carlisle foodservice products"
price: "€ 821.09"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Carlisle Food Service Products"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/15570985-insulated-food-pan-carrier-and-warmer-front-loading-with-handles
store_origin: DE
region: Germany
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# 6-hour temperature retention ergonomic dual handles rugged polyethylene shell 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

**Brand:** carlisle foodservice products
**Price:** € 821.09
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate Your Catering Game with Confidence and Style

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by carlisle foodservice products
- **How much does it cost?** € 821.09 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/15570985-insulated-food-pan-carrier-and-warmer-front-loading-with-handles)

## Best For

- carlisle foodservice products enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted carlisle foodservice products brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Brave the Heat:** Durable polyethylene shell resists warping and cracking even at 200°F.
- • **Keep It Hot or Cold, No Sweat:** Up to 6 hours of reliable temperature retention for flawless catering flow.
- • **Effortless Transport, Zero Strain:** Molded front and rear handles ensure balanced, secure two-person carrying.
- • **Capacity That Works as Hard as You Do:** Holds 5 full or 10 half 2.5" pans—flexible for any event size.
- • **Seal the Deal with Snap-Lock Security:** Dual snap-lock clasps lock in freshness and heat during transit.

## Overview

The Carlisle FoodService Insulated Food Pan Carrier is a professional-grade, front-loading warmer designed for commercial catering and food delivery. Featuring a rugged polyethylene exterior and thick polyurethane insulation, it maintains safe hot or cold temperatures for up to 6 hours. It accommodates 5 full or 10 half 2.5" pans, with ergonomic handles and snap-lock closures for secure, strain-free transport. NSF listed and built to withstand high-volume use, it’s the reliable choice for chefs and caterers who demand durability and performance.

## 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.

Review: Great, awesome budget carrier!! Keeps food hot!! - fantastic carrier!! I have a small catering business on the side, and needed a way to transport my hot dishes. I had been looking at Cambro, but my budget didn't allow such an expense. While looking for a budget friendly option, I came across this carrier. I was very happy to see the quality of this carrier when it arrived. It's not overly heavy, but good quality. Plenty of space to hold my hot foods (so far it's held 150 servings each of pork, chicken, potatoes with room to spare!) I was even more impressed when we had a big job (over 2 hours away) and my food stayed hot! Some liquid even leaked in the carrier, but didn't seap out! I have stored 1/2 size aluminum trays and full size aluminum trays with no issue. And it holds quite a lot! Overall, very impressed, and looking forward to purchasing another one later for my cold dishes.
Review: inexpensive and works well - Couldn't find a company close by that rented insulated food containers, so checked on desertcart to see how much they cost. Came across this known brand and it seemed quite reasonable. Purchased a couple of these for our group as there are many activities throughout the year where food spoilage/safety can be an issue. These kept food nice and warm at our recent event, 3-4 hours between food delivery and serving time. one small issue that's not a huge deal is that the rubber gasket that makes the seal between the door and body of the unit seemed generic and custom made for the seal. There weren't even any instructions with the unit, but it didn't matter, it still worked.

## 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 standard GN food pans (sold separately), this front loading hot box is perfect for warming trays, steam pans, or sheet pans. It’s 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 200°F. 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 & EASY SETUP: Two side snap-lock clasps seal the door tight for reliable heat retention. For best results, unbox with care and avoid lifting by the door, hinges can be easily adjusted with a screwdriver for proper alignment.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Carlisle FoodService Products |
| Capacity | 2.5 Inches |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Feature | Insulated, Polyurethane, Rugged |
| Product Dimensions | 24"L x 16.75"W x 25"H |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Carlisle FoodService Products
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Material Feature:** Insulated, Polyurethane, Rugged
- **Capacity:** 2.5 Inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would it need to be prewarmed prior to adding food pans?  Maybe put hot pab of water in it to get it started?**
A: Simple physics. Yes, adding a pan of hot water in there will do the trick. Not sure why others don't understand that concept. If you're only putting a single pan, or half pan in there, yes, adding a pan of hot water will help keep the food warmer longer.

**Q: How many Standard Full sized disposable aluminum deep trays (12 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 3 3/8) does it hold?**
A: individual track for each food pan; holds 8 combinations of 6'', 4'', and 2.5'' deep food pans. Each compartment holds one of the following combinations: five 2.5'' deep pans, three 4'' deep pans and one 2.5'' deep pan, two 6'' deep pans and one 2.5'' deep pan;

**Q: i noticed that my door wasnt sealing properly the other day is there any fix or suggestion to making this work right again?**
A: Our folks often use the Door to lift the unit, thus bending and/or loosening the hinges.  They just seem unable to stop themselves from doing it.  The bottom of the Door is apparently just too nice of a handle for them not to use!
You can buy replacement white door gasket and replacement hinges.  Easier fixes than getting folks to pay attention to how they are lifting these.
Last 2 I purchased here during manufacturing they really screwed up the heads of the stainless screws in the hinges so we have been unable to tighten those hinges.  We will replace those screws when we have time to use EZ outs to remove the screws.  So a simple job of tightening the hinges is now more complicated due to a manufacturing issue.  The first 2 I purchased here were fine.

**Q: Hw much does the box itself weigh**
A: 30.5 pounds

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, awesome budget carrier!! Keeps food hot!!
*by K***. on October 25, 2016*

fantastic carrier!! I have a small catering business on the side, and needed a way to transport my hot dishes. I had been looking at Cambro, but my budget didn't allow such an expense. While looking for a budget friendly option, I came across this carrier. I was very happy to see the quality of this carrier when it arrived. It's not overly heavy, but good quality. Plenty of space to hold my hot foods (so far it's held 150 servings each of pork, chicken, potatoes with room to spare!) I was even more impressed when we had a big job (over 2 hours away) and my food stayed hot! Some liquid even leaked in the carrier, but didn't seap out! I have stored 1/2 size aluminum trays and full size aluminum trays with no issue. And it holds quite a lot! Overall, very impressed, and looking forward to purchasing another one later for my cold dishes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ inexpensive and works well
*by D***8 on May 10, 2019*

Couldn't find a company close by that rented insulated food containers, so checked on Amazon to see how much they cost. Came across this known brand and it seemed quite reasonable. Purchased a couple of these for our group as there are many activities throughout the year where food spoilage/safety can be an issue. These kept food nice and warm at our recent event, 3-4 hours between food delivery and serving time. one small issue that's not a huge deal is that the rubber gasket that makes the seal between the door and body of the unit seemed generic and custom made for the seal. There weren't even any instructions with the unit, but it didn't matter, it still worked.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best way to transport hot food for catering
*by C***R on September 1, 2017*

I thought twice before buying this because it was a warehouse deal, but I am glad I did. It had slightly bent hinges, but I fixed that with a wrench in a few seconds. Saved me several dollars vs. a new one. Better than new. I cater BBQ and do competitions, these carriers are the best at holding hot pans and transporting. I also use them to hold meat to temperature until my turn it times. Easy to clean, just remove the door by sliding it off the hinges, and wash with mild soap and water. I have used a standard cooler in the past to hold hot food, they work, but they also warp from the heat and ruin a good cooler which you should use for cold purposes. These things take the heat and hold shape. It is built to hold hot trays hot, and make catering jobs a breeze.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*