Soup Kettles

Soup Kettles keep soups, stews and sauces hot and ready to serve in busy commercial kitchens and front of house counters. This range includes compact models for smaller sites and larger capacity kettles for high-volume canteens, hotels and event caterers. Choose from classic black, coloured and stainless steel finishes to match your service area. Robust construction, precise temperature control and compatible lids and inserts help you maintain food quality, hygiene and speed of service throughout the day.

• Electric soup kettles in a choice of capacities, ideal for cafes, delis, hotels and mobile catering.
• Stainless steel and coloured finishes, including black, red, graphite grey, copper and full stainless designs for professional presentation.
• Replacement lids and stainless steel wells/inserts to extend the life of your existing kettles and keep service running smoothly.
• Wet well style kettles designed to hold safe serving temperatures for soups, curries, sauces and mulled drinks.
• Models from leading brands such as Buffalo, Bartscher, Banks, Burcon, CombiSteel and Dualit for proven reliability.
• Simple controls and removable inner pots to support fast cleaning and efficient back of house routines.

How to choose the right Soup Kettles

• Match the kettle capacity to your service volume, from compact 5.4L units for cafes to 9L and 10L models for hotels, canteens and buffets.
• Consider finish and style: classic black for back of house, or stainless steel, copper and coloured kettles for front of house display.
• Check power and temperature control options so you can hold soups, stews and sauces safely during long service periods.
• Look for removable stainless steel inserts and compatible lids to simplify refilling, cleaning and portion control.
• Assess counter space and layout, ensuring the kettle footprint suits your servery, buffet or mobile catering setup.
• Choose reputable brands with readily available spares so you can replace lids and wells instead of full units.

Care and maintenance

• Allow soup kettles to cool before removing the inner pot, then wash inserts and lids in hot, soapy water or a commercial dishwasher if suitable.
• Never immerse the electrical base in water; wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and mild detergent, avoiding abrasive pads.
• Regularly descale the wet well area in hard water regions to maintain efficient heat transfer and consistent temperatures.
• Inspect power leads, plugs and thermostatic controls for wear, and remove damaged units from service until repaired.
• Store kettles dry with lids off or ajar to prevent odours and moisture build-up between services.
• Follow the manufacturer instructions for maximum fill levels and correct use to avoid boil-dry damage and extend equipment life.

Pair your hot holding setup with our bain maries, hot cupboards, food display cabinets and catering consumables to create a complete service line.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.