What Makes the Inomak XWH Halogen Heated Box Range a Professional Choice for UK Hospitality?
The Inomak XWH halogen heated box range is designed to sit neatly above hot cupboards and bain maries, providing focused heat and light over plated food at the pass. Built for UK hospitality and busy professional foodservice operations, these heated boxes help keep meals appetising while staff plate, garnish and serve. The result is a simple, robust piece of commercial kitchen equipment that upgrades any servery or gantry into a professional hot pass.
With a slimline form factor and carefully matched widths, the Inomak XWH heated boxes integrate smoothly into new installations and refurbishments. Caterers, designers and catering suppliers can specify them with confidence for cafés, pubs, hotels, schools and contract catering sites across the UK.
How Do Inomak XWH Halogen Heated Boxes Work with Inomak Hot Cupboards and Bain Maries?
The core feature of the Inomak XWH heated box range is its compatibility with Inomak hot cupboards, ambient cupboards and open-type bain maries. The function is straightforward: the heated box is positioned above the base unit or gantry to bathe plated meals and GN containers in gentle halogen heat and light; the benefit is improved holding quality and presentation while food waits at the pass.
Because the Inomak XWH heated boxes are designed around servery dimensions, they align beautifully with Inomak RE gantries and similar structures. This coordinated approach delivers a clean, professional look on the counter and avoids improvised brackets or non-standard components that can undermine reliability in day-to-day service.
What Build and Design Features Make the Inomak XWH Halogen Heated Box Durable for Daily Service?
Each Inomak XWH halogen heated box is manufactured with a high grade AISI 304 stainless steel exterior and interior. The feature is a food-safe, corrosion-resistant alloy; the function is resistance to steam, grease and cleaning chemicals around the hot servery; the benefit is long-term durability and a clean appearance that supports brand standards in UK front-of-house environments.
The low-profile housing keeps visual bulk to a minimum, while maintaining rigidity for everyday use above busy counters. Smooth surfaces and simple lines support easy wiping between services, helping operators uphold hygiene expectations in demanding UK catering and public-sector kitchens.
How Do Inomak XWH Halogen Heated Box Lamps Deliver Consistent Heat and Light Over the Pass?
The Inomak XWH heated box range uses 130 W halogen lamps to provide both heat and bright illumination over plated meals. The feature is a bank of purpose-selected halogen bulbs; the function is focused radiant heat that gently supports serving temperatures while enhancing visibility; the benefit is attractive, well-lit dishes that stay appealing on the plate during service.
By combining heat and light in one compact unit, the Inomak XWH halogen heated boxes reduce the need for additional fittings above the counter. This simplifies planning and helps maintain uncluttered sight lines between the kitchen and customers, which is especially valuable in open kitchens and modern servery designs.
Which Inomak XWH11, XWH14, XWH16 and XWH19 Halogen Heated Box Models Suit Different Servery Layouts?
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Inomak XWH11 three-lamp halogen heated box – Approximately 950 mm wide with three 130 W lamps (around 390 W total), ideal for compact hot cupboards and narrower gantry sections in cafés, coffee shops and smaller canteens.
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Inomak XWH14 four-lamp halogen heated box – At around 1252 mm wide with four lamps (about 520 W total), this model suits medium-width serveries where operators want more coverage across multiple plates or small GN pans.
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Inomak XWH16 five-lamp halogen heated box – With a width of roughly 1452 mm and five lamps (around 650 W total), this unit provides extended heated coverage for busier pubs, restaurants and school dining lines.
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Inomak XWH19 six-lamp halogen heated box – The largest option at approximately 1752 mm wide, featuring six lamps (about 780 W total), ideal for long counters, multi-position passes and high-throughput UK hospitality sites.
Despite their different widths, all Inomak XWH halogen heated boxes share a slim depth of around 60 mm and a height close to 122 mm. This consistent profile makes it easier for designers and installers to align multiple units along a continuous gantry line.
Where Can Inomak XWH Halogen Heated Box Systems Be Installed in UK Foodservice Operations?
The Inomak XWH halogen heated box range is designed for flexible installation on gantries and custom projects. The feature is a compact, stainless steel housing with simple mounting points; the function is quick attachment to existing or new gantry frames; the benefit is a neat upgrade path for both new-build counters and refurbishments in schools, hospitals, staff restaurants and retail food courts.
From quick-service operations through to hotels and contract caterers, these Inomak heated boxes help maintain presentation quality on fast-moving passes. Partnered with compatible hot cupboards and bain maries, they support a professional servery layout that customers recognise and trust.
What Hygiene and Maintenance Benefits Do Inomak XWH Halogen Heated Boxes Offer?
The all-stainless steel construction of the Inomak XWH heated box range is naturally suited to environments where hygiene is a priority. The feature is a smooth, non-porous surface; the function is quick cleaning with routine catering detergents; the benefit is easier day-to-day hygiene control in line with expectations for UK foodservice counters.
Accessible lamp positions and simple, flat-box construction help maintenance teams service the units efficiently. Combined with robust AISI 304 fabrication, this gives operators a reliable heated solution that fits comfortably into planned cleaning and maintenance schedules across busy UK hospitality estates.
Why Choose the Inomak XWH Halogen Heated Box Range for Your UK Servery Project?
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Professional halogen heat and light – 130 W lamps across three to six positions deliver both gentle hot holding support and bright illumination for plated dishes.
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Robust stainless steel build – AISI 304 interior and exterior provide long-term durability and a clean, modern appearance on customer-facing counters.
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Designed for Inomak servery systems – Specifically matched to Inomak hot cupboards, ambient cupboards and open bain maries, as well as gantries and custom projects.
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Flexible sizing for different counters – Four widths from the compact XWH11 to the extended XWH19 allow precise specification for small cafés through to large canteens.
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Installation-friendly packaging – Flat-box packaging makes transport, storage and on-site handling easier for installers and contractors.
Together, the Inomak XWH11, XWH14, XWH16 and XWH19 halogen heated boxes give UK caterers a practical, long-lasting way to add heat and light above their hot cupboards and bain maries. With durable stainless steel construction, flexible sizing and a design tailored to professional foodservice, they form a strong foundation for reliable, visually appealing servery stations across the UK.
