Buffet Bar
A buffet bar is a standalone, often multi-tier refrigerated serving station used to present chilled starters, salads and desserts at self-service events, hotel breakfasts and carvery restaurants.
Key specifications
Sneeze-guard options, castors for mobility and curved or straight glass are the distinguishing features, with a 1-2 year warranty as standard. Typical external footprints run 1200-2000mm wide by 600-700mm deep, with capacities of 150-300 litres split across multiple GN pan wells. These units hold +2 to +6°C, run on a 13A single-phase supply, use R290 refrigerant, and produce around 45-55dB of operating noise.
Buffet Bar — FAQs
What’s the difference between a buffet bar and a drop-in display fridge?
A buffet bar is a freestanding, mobile unit that can be wheeled into position for events, while a drop-in display fridge is built into an existing counter as a fixed fitting.
Can a buffet bar be moved between rooms?
Most buffet bars are mounted on lockable castors specifically so they can be relocated between function rooms or dining areas as needed.
The category is led by Roller Grill, with Victor and Moffat also well represented and CombiSteel and Polar making up smaller volumes, suited to hotels, care homes, banqueting suites and carvery restaurants.