The Duke DPAH-2M_217101 EconoMate™ Cold Food Portable Buffet represents a professional-grade mobile serving counter designed for efficient cold food presentation in commercial foodservice environments. With dimensions of 30-3/8 inches in width and a 22-1/2-inch depth, this unit features a fully enclosed painted steel base and a stainless steel top, ensuring durability and easy sanitation. Equipped with two 5-inch deep mechanically assisted ice pans and a rear sliding door configuration, it provides reliable temperature control for cold food items, making it ideal for catering, buffet stations, and mid-volume restaurant operations. The unit's design facilitates smooth workflow, food safety compliance, and flexible mobility, supported by lightweight construction yet robust materials.
Top Duke DPAH-2M_217101 Features
The Duke DPAH-2M_217101 EconoMate™ Cold Food Portable Buffet offers multiple technical features tailored for commercial foodservice buyers. Its mechanically cooled ice pans enhance cold holding efficiency, while the stainless steel top ensures longevity and ease of cleaning. Rear sliding doors facilitate seamless service access, and the enclosed steel base provides stability and corrosion resistance. Designed for mobility with 5-inch casters, it supports flexible kitchen layouts and quick repositioning in busy service environments. The unit’s construction and materials meet demanding sanitation standards, suitable for a variety of foodservice operations requiring consistent cold food display and transport.
- Capacity: Two 5" deep ice pans for durable cold storage
- Material: Stainless steel top & pan liner for longevity and sanitation
- Ease of Maintenance: Removable ice pans simplify cleaning routines
- Mobility: Lightweight design with durable 5" casters for flexible positioning
- Durability: Enclosed powder coat steel base withstands daily commercial use
Suitable for catering, buffet stations, and moderate-volume food display operations.
Duke DPAH-2M_217101 Technical Specs
The Duke DPAH-2M_217101 features a mechanically cooled refrigeration system with a power requirement suitable for commercial use, utilizing cULus and UL EPH classifications for safety and performance. Its dimensions include a width of 30.38 inches, depth of 36.5 inches, and height of 45.07 inches, with a net weight of 244 pounds. The unit’s construction integrates stainless steel for the top and pan liner, with a painted steel base finished for durability. Operating temperature ranges are optimized for chilled food storage, and the unit’s self-contained cooling system ensures consistent temperature maintenance. Designed to meet food safety standards, it offers easy cleaning access, with no disassembly required for routine maintenance. Compatible with typical kitchen workflows, it supports portable setups in buffet lines, catering trailers, or event setups.
- Electrical Requirements: 115V, 60Hz, single phase, 14A, 1.6kW
- Cooling Method: Mechanically cooled, self-contained refrigeration
- Overall Dimensions: 30-3/8" W x 36-1/2" D x 45.07" H
- Production Capacity: Supports multiple cold food pans with 24-hour ice melt capacity
- Construction & Finish: Stainless steel top, painted base, powder coat finish
- Temperature Range: Designed for safe chilled food storage
- Food Safety: Materials suitable for food contact, easy to sanitize
- Mobility: Equipped with 5" casters for flexible placement in busy kitchen spaces
What is a commercial serving counter?
A commercial serving counter is a foodservice equipment designed for the display, storage, and transfer of prepared foods in professional settings. It combines durable construction with temperature control features to maintain food freshness and safety. Installed in buffet lines, catering setups, or self-service stations, the Duke DPAH-2M_217101 serves as an efficient solution for mid-volume food presentation, supporting continuous workflow in restaurants, catering, and hospitality environments.
Top serving counters for foodservice operations
Designed for efficient cold food presentation in catering and buffet environments, the Duke DPAH-2M_217101 combines robust construction, mobility, and temperature stability, making it suitable for mid-volume foodservice settings and flexible workflows.
- Operation Type — catering, buffet stations, hospitality
- Kitchen Type — flexible mobile setups in commercial kitchens
- Foodservice Category — cold food service counters and buffet lines
- Workload Qualifier — moderate throughput in busy events or cafeterias
- Use Case — portable cold food display and transportation solutions
Why Choose Duke DPAH-2M_217101?
Compared to standard models, the Duke DPAH-2M_217101 features a fully enclosed steel base with powder coating for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. Its stainless steel top promotes ease of cleaning and food safety, while the mechanically assisted ice pans ensure consistent cold holding. The unit's mobility and robust construction support dynamic foodservice environments, offering reliable performance and simplified maintenance that optimize operational efficiency in buffet and catering applications.
- Compact footprint with 30-3/8" width optimizes space utilization
- Robust stainless steel top ensures durability and sanitation
- Fully enclosed painted steel base enhances stability and longevity
- Mobility using 5" casters supports flexible kitchen layouts
- Mechanically cooled ice pans improve cold retention performance
