Pie Warmers

Choose the Right Commercial Pie Warmer

A commercial pie warmer keeps pies, sausage rolls and pastries hot, visible and ready to serve. These units are commonly used in bakeries, cafés, takeaway shops, school canteens, service stations, sporting clubs and convenience stores.

The right model depends on how many products you need to hold, how much counter space is available and whether customers need to view the food from one or both sides.

What Size Pie Warmer Do You Need?

Pie warmer capacity is generally shown as an approximate number of standard pies. The actual capacity may vary depending on the size of your pies, sausage rolls or pastries and how the shelves are arranged.

• Small pie warmers are suitable for cafés, kiosks and canteens with limited counter space.
• Medium-capacity pie warmers are a practical choice for busy takeaway shops, bakeries and convenience stores.
• Large commercial pie warmers suit high-volume venues that need to keep a wider selection ready during peak periods.

Before ordering, check the external width, depth and height, as well as the internal shelf dimensions. Make sure there is enough room for ventilation and for the doors to open or slide freely.

Glass Door or Solid Door Pie Warmer?

A glass-front pie warmer displays pies, sausage rolls and pastries where customers can easily see them. This makes it especially useful for front counters and self-service areas, where an attractive hot food display can encourage extra purchases.

Models with front and rear glass doors can also make restocking easier during busy service. Solid-door models may be better suited to back-counter holding where product visibility is less important.

For venues that need to showcase a broader range of ready-to-serve meals and snacks, explore our hot food display cabinets.

Features Worth Comparing

When comparing commercial pie warmers, consider:

• Approximate pie capacity
• Adjustable thermostat
• Internal lighting
• Number and position of shelves
• Glass or solid sliding doors
• Front-only or front-and-rear access
• Water tray or humidity feature
• Stainless steel construction
• Power connection and wattage
• External dimensions and bench space required

An illuminated cabinet can improve product visibility, while adjustable shelves make it easier to hold different combinations of pies, pastries and sausage rolls.

What Can You Keep in a Pie Warmer?

Despite the name, a pie warmer can hold more than meat pies. Depending on the manufacturer’s instructions and the food being served, it may be suitable for:

• Sausage rolls
• Pasties
• Savoury pastries
• Quiches
• Pizza slices
• Hot snacks
• Pre-cooked takeaway foods

A pie warmer is designed to hold cooked food at serving temperature rather than cook chilled or frozen products from raw. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and your food-safety procedures.

For serving curries, sauces, vegetables and other moist dishes, a commercial bain marie may be a better option.

Complete Your Commercial Kitchen Setup

Pie warmers are often used alongside other cooking and food-holding equipment. Bakeries, cafés and takeaway shops can explore our range of commercial ovens for baking pies, pastries and other menu items before transferring them into the warmer for service.

We also supply a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigeration, cooking equipment, food preparation machines, dishwashers and stainless steel benches, making it easier to source everything needed for a new venue or kitchen upgrade.

Pie Warmers for Australian Food Businesses

At Bens Hospitality Equipment, we supply commercial pie warmers for businesses throughout Australia. Whether you need a compact countertop model or a larger free-standing hot food display cabinet, our team can help you compare capacity, dimensions and features.

Need help choosing? Call 1300 434 125 or send us your available bench space, preferred capacity and the types of food you plan to display.