Admiral Craft HCD-5 11 Inch Electric Hot Chocolate Dispenser with Digital Face

Admiral Craft  |  MFG #: HCD-5  |  Item #: 308940
  • Consistent temperature with bain-marie heating
  • Stainless steel body supports commercial use
  • Digital thermostat offers precise control
  • View More Details

Best Price Guarantee

We guarantee the most competitive pricing at the time of purchase or up to 30-days post-purchase by matching the rates of key online & local retail competitors during the point of sale. See terms.

Secure Shopping

Shop with confidence—our site is secured with SSL encryption, and we prioritize your data security and privacy. Learn more about Secure Shopping.

The Admiral Craft HCD-5 Hot Chocolate Dispenser is a commercial-grade electric beverage dispenser designed for mid-volume foodservice applications. Featuring a 5-liter capacity and a durable bain-marie heating system, this unit ensures consistent temperature control and quality presentation of hot chocolate. Its continuous stir action prevents scorching while an adjustable digital thermostat allows precise temperature regulation. Constructed from stainless steel with a 1000W heating element, this dispenser provides reliable performance suitable for busy café, restaurant, and catering environments, making it an efficient solution for serving hot beverages in high-traffic settings.

The HCD-5 hot chocolate dispenser offers a reliable 5-liter capacity with a stainless steel boiler tank, enabling consistent hot beverage delivery. Its bain-marie heating system maintains uniform temperature, while the continuous stir action enhances product quality. The digital adjustable thermostat simplifies temperature management, and the anti-clogging faucet ensures efficient dispensing. Designed for durability and ease of maintenance, this unit supports high throughput scenarios, ideal for cafés and specialty beverage stations.

Perfect for mid-volume hot beverage service in cafes, hotels, or catering operations.

The HCD-5 beverage dispenser is powered by a 1000W, 120V single-phase heating system, certified with CE standards. Its stainless steel boiler tank, measuring 11" wide, 16" deep, and 18.25" high, ensures durability and ease of cleaning. Weighing 21 lbs, it features a pour-over water source and a single dispenser head designed for quick access. The unit includes an overheat sensor with a reset button, illuminated power switch, and drip tray with a float indicator for overflow prevention. Its construction promotes efficient heat retention and simplified maintenance, making it suitable for continuous daily operation in commercial settings.

A commercial hot beverage dispenser is a professional-grade appliance designed to heat, hold, and serve hot liquids such as hot chocolate, coffee, or tea in high-traffic foodservice environments. These units often feature precise temperature controls, durable stainless steel construction, and specialized dispensing mechanisms like anti-clogging faucets or spigots. The Admiral Craft HCD-5 is installed in cafés, catering stations, or hospitality venues, providing consistent hot beverage service with efficiency and reliability, especially suited for mid-volume operations requiring quick and uniform dispensing of hot chocolate.

Designed for medium workload foodservice settings, the HCD-5 by Admiral Craft offers robust construction, precise temperature control, and consistent heating, making it suitable for high-traffic cafés and catering stations. Its integrated bain-marie system and stainless steel build support reliable operation during peak hours, supporting efficient beverage service in professional kitchens.

Built with a durable stainless steel boiler tank and featuring a bain-marie heating system, the HCD-5 offers a reliable solution for medium-volume hot beverage service. Its digital thermostat provides precise temperature adjustments, while the anti-clogging faucet and continuous stir action ensure high-quality, consistent product delivery. Unlike many competitors, this model emphasizes durability, ease of maintenance, and seamless integration into existing café or catering workflows.

More Details

Product Description

The Admiral Craft HCD-5 Hot Chocolate Dispenser is a commercial-grade electric beverage dispenser designed for mid-volume foodservice applications. Featuring a 5-liter capacity and a durable bain-marie heating system, this unit ensures consistent temperature control and quality presentation of hot chocolate. Its continuous stir action prevents scorching while an adjustable digital thermostat allows precise temperature regulation. Constructed from stainless steel with a 1000W heating element, this dispenser provides reliable performance suitable for busy café, restaurant, and catering environments, making it an efficient solution for serving hot beverages in high-traffic settings.

Top Admiral Craft HCD-5 Features

The HCD-5 hot chocolate dispenser offers a reliable 5-liter capacity with a stainless steel boiler tank, enabling consistent hot beverage delivery. Its bain-marie heating system maintains uniform temperature, while the continuous stir action enhances product quality. The digital adjustable thermostat simplifies temperature management, and the anti-clogging faucet ensures efficient dispensing. Designed for durability and ease of maintenance, this unit supports high throughput scenarios, ideal for cafés and specialty beverage stations.

  • Capacity: 5 liters for medium-volume beverage service
  • Material: Stainless steel boiler tank for corrosion resistance
  • Ease of Use: Digital thermostat and anti-clogging faucet facilitate operation
  • Durability: Heavy-duty stainless steel construction withstands commercial use
  • Workflow Integration: Continuous stir action ensures uniform heating during busy hours

Perfect for mid-volume hot beverage service in cafes, hotels, or catering operations.

Admiral Craft HCD-5 Technical Specs

The HCD-5 beverage dispenser is powered by a 1000W, 120V single-phase heating system, certified with CE standards. Its stainless steel boiler tank, measuring 11" wide, 16" deep, and 18.25" high, ensures durability and ease of cleaning. Weighing 21 lbs, it features a pour-over water source and a single dispenser head designed for quick access. The unit includes an overheat sensor with a reset button, illuminated power switch, and drip tray with a float indicator for overflow prevention. Its construction promotes efficient heat retention and simplified maintenance, making it suitable for continuous daily operation in commercial settings.

  • Electrical Requirements: 120V, single-phase, 1000W, CE certified
  • Capacity: 5 liters (approximately 1.32 gallons)
  • Construction & Finish: Stainless steel boiler tank and exterior
  • Dimensions: 11" W x 16" D x 18.25" H
  • Weight: 21 lbs for easy portability and installation
  • Temperature Range: Designed for optimal hot chocolate serving temperatures

Usage Considerations

  • Electrical Compatibility: Requires standard 120V outlet; 5-15P plug included
  • Clearance: Allow 2 inches of airflow around ventilation areas for safe operation
  • Drainage: Drain valve facilitates cleaning and water replacement
  • Installation: Suitable for countertop placement with minimal space requirements
  • Maintenance: Disassembly of boiler tank for easy cleaning
  • Power Connection: Plug-and-play design for straightforward setup

What is a commercial hot beverage dispenser

A commercial hot beverage dispenser is a professional-grade appliance designed to heat, hold, and serve hot liquids such as hot chocolate, coffee, or tea in high-traffic foodservice environments. These units often feature precise temperature controls, durable stainless steel construction, and specialized dispensing mechanisms like anti-clogging faucets or spigots. The Admiral Craft HCD-5 is installed in cafés, catering stations, or hospitality venues, providing consistent hot beverage service with efficiency and reliability, especially suited for mid-volume operations requiring quick and uniform dispensing of hot chocolate.

Top Commercial Hot Beverage Dispensers for Foodservice Environments

Designed for medium workload foodservice settings, the HCD-5 by Admiral Craft offers robust construction, precise temperature control, and consistent heating, making it suitable for high-traffic cafés and catering stations. Its integrated bain-marie system and stainless steel build support reliable operation during peak hours, supporting efficient beverage service in professional kitchens.

  • Operation for café-style hot chocolate service in busy settings
  • Compact commercial kitchen equipment for limited countertop space
  • Ideal for cafés, catering, or hotel beverage stations
  • Supports moderate throughput with consistent heating performance
  • Suitable for hot chocolate, cold brew, or other hot liquids

Why Choose Admiral Craft HCD-5?

Built with a durable stainless steel boiler tank and featuring a bain-marie heating system, the HCD-5 offers a reliable solution for medium-volume hot beverage service. Its digital thermostat provides precise temperature adjustments, while the anti-clogging faucet and continuous stir action ensure high-quality, consistent product delivery. Unlike many competitors, this model emphasizes durability, ease of maintenance, and seamless integration into existing café or catering workflows.

  • Self-contained design with stainless steel construction for longevity
  • Efficient 1000W heating with precise digital temperature control
  • Compact footprint optimized for limited counter space
  • Heavy-duty components enable reliable 24/7 operation
  • Incorporates user-friendly features for quick maintenance and cleaning

Certifications

CE Listed logo

CE Listed

The item has been tested by the Conformité Européenne (CE) for sanitation hazard standards and meets or exceeds expectations.

Certifications

5-15P logo

5-15P

This unit is equipped with a NEMA 5-15P plug.


From the manufacturer

Image from the manufacturer Picture from the manufacturer Manufacturer's official image

Customer reviews

Admiral Craft HCD-5 Hot Chocolate Dispenser 5 Liter Capacity Bain-marie Heating System
Admiral Craft Equipment Corp.

Admiral Craft HCD-5 11 Inch Electric Hot Chocolate Dispenser with Digital Face

$515.74 $1,209.00

Admiral Craft Equipment Corp., HCD-5, Hot Chocolate Dispenser, 5 liter capacity, bain-marie heating system, continuous stir action, adjustable thermostat with digital face, anti-clogging faucet, illuminated power switch, drip tray with float indicator, overheat sensor with reset button, stainless steel boiler tank & heating element, 1000W, 8.3 amps, 120v/60/1-ph, NEMA 5-15P, CE