A good display cabinet keeps food at a safe temperature and makes it look its best, so it sells. Here's how to choose the right one.
1. Hot or cold?
- Hot food displays and bain maries keep cooked food hot and ready to serve. Wet bain maries use water for gentle, even heat, while dry models heat directly.
- Cake and chilled displays show off cakes, desserts and grab-and-go food behind glass.
- Deli and meat displays keep meats, cheeses and seafood cold with plenty of front-facing display space.
- Gelato and ice cream displays hold frozen product in pans at serving temperature.
2. Know the food safety temperatures
Australia's Food Standards Code requires hot food to be kept at 60°C or above and chilled food at 5°C or below. Check the temperature range in each product's spec table, and keep a probe thermometer handy to check food during service.
3. Think about size and layout
Measure your counter space and think about how many trays or pans you need on show at once. Consider whether staff serve from behind or customers help themselves, and which side the doors need to open from. Use the Width and Capacity filters on this page to narrow the list.
4. Pick a style that suits your shop
Curved glass gives a classic, all-round view, while square glass suits a modern fit-out. Good internal lighting makes a big difference to how appealing the food looks.
Warranty, delivery and pricing
- Warranty: every display comes with a manufacturer's warranty. Cover varies by brand and model, so check the product page for the details.
- Delivery: fast Australia-wide delivery, usually within 2 to 4 days. Freight is calculated at checkout.
- Pricing: prices are shown excluding GST. Found it cheaper elsewhere? Ask us about our price match guarantee.
- Need a hand? Use Request a Quote on any product page, or call us on 1300 595 140 for help choosing the right display.
