Insulated Holding and Proofing Cabinets
Holding and proofing are both key terms in the food service industry, especially for bakeries, catering businesses, and quick service retail chains. With an insulated holding and proofing cabinet, restaurants and businesses can more easily reduce food loss, increase profits, and better manage food storage.
We’ve created this guide to serve as a resource for those looking to purchase an insulated holding and proofing cabinet for their business to better understand why these unique pieces are such an important part of the food service industry.
What is a Metro Holding Cabinet?
Similar to our Metro food warmers and heated shelving units, a Metro holding cabinet is designed to keep food fresh for as long as possible. Holding cabinets or heated shelving units are non-negotiables for businesses that make large quantities of food at once, as the temperature can rapidly decrease when sitting in open air.
Metro holding cabinets use analog thermometers for consistent and accurate readings – even when they’re not plugged in. Their hands-free kick latch and stainless-steel interior provides easy to open and easy to clean convenience.
They differ from a proofing cabinet in that they are set at a consistent temperature and do not provide the delicate humidity that is required for finnicky food items like bread or pastry.
What is a Metro Proofing Cabinet?
Just like every piece of equipment at Singer, the Metro proofing cabinets are designed for the rigors of commercial foodservice and are perfect for any high-volume establishment. A proofing cabinet differs from a holding cabinet in that the user can control the levels of humidity, which are necessary to get a proper rise on items like bread dough and pastry goods.
At Singer, we have an extensive selection of high-quality, durable proofing cabinets that come in a variety of sizes depending on your kitchen and each respective culinary application.
Can you Proof and Hold Food in the Same Cabinet?
So, can you proof and hold food in the same cabinet? Yes and no. Not all holding cabinets work as proofing cabinets and vise-versa. For larger, more industrial kitchens, it’s beneficial to purchase both a holding and proofing cabinet so that you can prepare large quantities of food at the same time.
However, at Singer, we also accommodate smaller kitchens and offer cabinets that can both proof and hold food. If a restaurant primarily offers baked goods in limited capacity, a combination unit that both proofs and holds will suffice.
Contact Singer Equipment Today
At Singer, our passion is providing our customers with high-quality kitchen equipment that will last. For over 100+ years, we have supplied a variety of markets all over the globe, delivering expertly crafted products and unparalleled customer service, every time.
For more information on our holding and proofing cabinets or to speak to one of our knowledgeable representatives, please contact us today!
High-Performance.
Superior energy efficiency.
High performance airflow design delivers uniform temperature and humidity throughout the cabinet by channeling hot air to the bottom of the cabinet and over the water reservoir, allowing it to rise naturally without blowing air directly over the food.
