The Duke OPAH-4-CP_217113 EconoMate™ Cold Food Portable Buffet is a mobile foodservice unit designed for efficient cold food display in commercial hospitality environments. Built with a stainless steel top and an enclosed painted steel base, this buffet features four independently chilled stainless steel cold pans, each 5 inches deep, optimized for maintaining food temperatures during service. Its open rear design includes a bottom shelf for additional storage, and it is equipped with 5-inch casters for easy mobility. This model is suitable for mid-volume foodservice operations where reliable, portable cold display is essential for tray catering, buffet lines, or event service, with dimensions of 58-3/8 inches width by 22-1/2 inches depth, and a working height of 33 inches, ensuring seamless integration into various kitchen and serving line setups.
Top Duke OPAH-4-CP_217113 Features
The Duke OPAH-4-CP_217113 EconoMate™ portable buffet offers four separate ice-cooled stainless steel pans, enabling versatile food segregation. Its stainless steel top and enclosed painted steel base provide durable, easy-to-clean surfaces suited for high-traffic foodservice settings. The open rear design facilitates quick access, while the bottom shelf supports additional storage. Equipped with casters, this unit enhances workflow efficiency by allowing effortless repositioning during busy service. Properly designed for moderate throughput operations, it handles the demanding needs of catering, banquet service, or cafeteria environments, with dimensions optimized for versatile placement.
- Functionality: Four adjustable 5" deep cold pans for precise temperature control.
- Material Durability: Commercial-grade stainless steel and painted steel enhance longevity and sanitation.
- Ease of Maintenance: Smooth stainless steel surface simplifies cleaning and sanitization.
- Workflow Efficiency: Mobile with 5" casters for flexible repositioning within busy service areas.
- Compatibility: Designed for integration into foodservice lines, catering, and buffet setups.
Best suited for mid-volume catering, buffet lines, and event service where portability and reliable cold display are required.
DPuke OPAH-4-CP_217113 Technical Specs
The Duke Manufacturing OPAH-4-CP_217113 portable cold food buffet features an ice-cooled refrigeration system with direct air cooling, ensuring consistent temperature maintenance across the four stainless steel cold pans. The unit operates on a standard power supply suitable for commercial kitchens, with overall dimensions of 58-3/8 inches width, 22-1/2 inches depth, and an overall height of 45.07 inches, including casters. It weighs approximately 278 pounds and uses durable painted base construction with a stainless steel top for ease of cleaning. The cold pans are designed to hold food at safe temperatures while being easily disassembled for cleaning. The open rear base facilitates airflow for efficient cooling, and the unit’s construction supports routine maintenance with minimal downtime. It’s intended for medium throughput environments such as catering, hotel buffets, and institutional dining halls, offering reliable refrigeration for cold food presentation.
- Electrical Requirements: Standard commercial voltage suitable for foodservice installation.
- Cooling Method: Ice-cooled with open rear airflow design.
- Refrigeration Type: Self-contained, direct air-cooled system.
- Production Capacity: Capable of supporting multiple food pans during service.
- Construction & Finish: Painted steel base with stainless steel top for longevity and easy cleaning.
- Dimensions: 58-3/8 inches width x 22-1/2 inches depth x 45.07 inches height.
- Weight: 278 lbs for stable mobility and handling.
- Operating Range: Designed for safe cold food storage within standard temperature ranges.
- Material Safety: Food-grade stainless steel and painted steel for sanitation and durability.
- Mobility: Equipped with 5" casters for convenient repositioning during service.
- Electrical Compatibility: Requires standard commercial outlets for reliable operation.
- Drainage & Ventilation: Open rear design ensures proper airflow and drainage for maintenance.
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Easy-to-clean surfaces with disassemblable pans and removable shelves.
- Installation Clearance: Sufficient space for airflow and easy access during setup and maintenance.
- Workflow Integration: Suitable for placement along serving lines and portable catering setups.
What is a commercial cold food serving counter?
A commercial cold food serving counter is a foodservice equipment component designed for the display and maintenance of cold foods in professional kitchens, cafeterias, or catering operations. It typically features refrigerated compartments or ice-cooled surfaces to keep food at safe temperatures during service. The Duke OPAH-4-CP_217113 EconoMate™ Cold Food Portable Buffet is a mobile unit equipped with four stainless steel pans and a stainless steel top, suitable for continuous operation in mid-volume foodservice settings. Installed in buffet lines or catering environments, it provides efficient cold food presentation, ensuring food safety and high-volume throughput capability of supporting multiple pans simultaneously. Its design emphasizes durability, mobility, and ease of cleaning, making it ideal for institutions, restaurants, and hospitality venues requiring reliable portable cold food display solutions.
Top Portable Cold Food Buffets for Hospitality Environments
Portable cold food buffets like the Duke OPAH-4-CP_217113 are built for reliable, efficient cold display in moderate throughput service lines. Duke manufactures durable, mobile units equipped with stainless steel construction and self-contained ice-cooled systems, perfect for catering and buffet operations. The OPAH-4-CP_217113 is ideal for medium-volume settings where quick setup and flexible placement are essential to streamline foodservice workflow.
- Operation Type — suitable for catering, buffet lines, and banquet service
- Kitchen Setting — ideal for institutional and hospitality foodservice spaces
- Foodservice Category — perfect for cold food presentation and display
- Workload Qualification — supports moderate throughput requirements
- Use Case — designed for mobile, portable cold food service applications
Why Choose Duke OPAH-4-CP_217113?
The Duke OPAH-4-CP_217113 stands out among portable cold food buffets due to its durable stainless steel top, open rear airflow design, and four independently cooled pans, providing consistent cold food display. Its mobile frame with casters allows flexible setup in various foodservice environments, improving operational efficiency and sanitation. Unlike competitor models, it offers a balance of robustness and portability, making it a reliable solution for medium-volume catering and buffet service.
- Compact footprint with a stainless steel top for durability
- Self-contained, ice-cooled system with open airflow design
- Four deep cold pans for versatile food presentation
- Mobile with durable casters for easy repositioning
- Constructed with food-safe materials for sanitation and longevity
