Transporting food to events can be a logistical nightmare without the right equipment. You may even have to pass on certain events because they are too far or the holding time won’t pan out. Cambro insulated transporters allow you to say “yes” to every catering opportunity that comes your way. Whether an event is a short local trip or a longer drive, Cambro offers a variety of insulated transport solutions that help keep food at safe serving temperatures until it’s time to serve.
Level 1: Getting Around Town
Every catering professional needs a Cambro Hot Box. It’s not an opinion, it’s a fact. Now, your toughest decision is choosing which type is best for your operation.
Made from lightweight expanded polypropylene, Cam GoBoxes maintain safe food temperatures for at least 4 hours. Ideal for transporting half-size and full-size food pans, Cam GoBoxes are lightweight and durable. Whether you’re new to catering or simply looking for a lightweight option everyone on your staff can handle, we suggest using a Top Loading GoBox or Front Loading GoBox to drop off food rather than continuous service.
“I just get so giddy and elbow my dad every time I open the Cambro and there’s been something hot in there for a while. Even if it’s been two to three hours, you still get blasted with a face full of steam because Cambro’s technology is that good,” said Adam Roberts, founder of nonprofit organization Hope BBQ.
Ultra Pan Carriers
Our UPC300 and UPC400 are what most caterers are referring to when they use the term “hot box.” Where the nickname comes from is fairly obvious; Cambro insulated transport units keep food HOT. Ideal for cars and vans, Ultra Pan Carriers keep contents at safe temperatures for at least four hours. High-volume catering businesses depend on Ultra Pan Carriers because they are built to withstand the rigors of pulling units in and out of vehicles on a daily basis.
“One time while we were driving to the farmers market, we had a UPC400 fall out of the back of our pickup truck and onto the highway. Needless to say, we backed up on the highway to retrieve our precious pan carrier. We still have it to this day,” said Steve Chu, owner of Ekiben in Baltimore.
Level 2: Broaden Your Horizons
When you need extended hot holding for a limited amount of food, the UPCH400 is your ultimate companion. The electric UPCH400 is designed with energy-efficient heaters on the door to allow food to stay hot and safe for as long as needed. Ideal for when you need to frequently access your carrier to replenish dishes, the UPCH400 resets to safe temperatures within three minutes after the door is opened. If that wasn’t enough, the UPCH400 is ENERGY STAR® certified, which helps keep energy consumption and operating costs down over years of use.
“We have a bunch of UPCH400 units, those are great to travel with, especially if we don’t have power on board. Let’s say I need to hold extra stuff on the food truck warm. I can put it in there, plug it in the food truck and then take it out of the food truck and it just sits outside in the back of the truck. It gives me another cabinet to hold things in,” said Greg Gaardbo, Owner of Chicago Culinary Kitchen.
Level 3: Go the Distance
Electric Pro Cart Ultra® Pan Carriers are designed for bigger event productions that require chefs to stage, hold and serve. With the ability to hold both hot and cold food in the same cart, the electric Pro Cart Ultra Pan Carriers offer fewer compromises for longer service windows and more frequent access. The Pro Cart Ultra Pan Carrier is the ultimate workhorse for multi-station service at large weddings, banquets, stadiums, universities and corporate events.
The first Cambro product with an option for a cold module, the Pro Cart Ultra Pan Carriers are able to cool down to 32.5˚F (0.28˚C) without a compressor thanks to thermoelectric cooling technology.
For The Neighborhood House Association, the ability to automatically pre-chill their units without the extra labor of adding Camchillers is extremely beneficial, especially considering they produce and deliver more than 6,000 meals a day.
“My favorite feature of [the Pro Cart Ultra Pan Carrier] is the chilled bottom section because with other carts that we have, they don’t have the ability to be controlled with temperature, like the way this one does,” said Christine Smith, Senior Director of Nutrition Services for NHA. “It’s going to stay chilled for the whole time that we need it to be until we unplug it.”
Cambro insulated transport solutions help caterers take on more jobs with confidence by keeping food at safe temperatures from short local drop-offs to larger events that require longer holding and active service. From lightweight Cam GoBoxes and Ultra Pan Carriers to the electric UPCH400 and Pro Cart Ultra, the right equipment can expand your catering radius instead of limiting it.
Find the transporter right for your catering operation at www.cambro.com/catering-guide.
