Alto Shaam Banquet Cart 1000-BQ2/96 FA287

£7,589.99

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Availability: 999 in stock

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SKU: FA287

Product summary

1.5kW. Capacity: 96x 10″ plates with covers

Product description

Designed to conquer banquets. The 1000-BQ2-96 is built to handle the most challenging of events, guaranteeing every banquet service with perfectly held food. Complete with Halo Heat® technology and adaptable storage for everything from covered plates to plate carriers to trays and full- or half-size pans, these mobile banquet carts are ready to work as hard as you do.

Alto-Shaam Banquet carts are built to handle your most challenging banquets
Close temperature tolerance and even heat application provides even heat from top to bottom, side to side
An adjustable, electronic thermostat with digital display monitors the inside temperature to ensure food is being held at safe and precise temperatures
Superior insulation ensures the cavity will only lose 2°F for every 45 minutes it is held without power, provided the doors remain closed
Designed to adapt to any type of banquet holding from covered plates, stacked, covered or uncovered plate carriers, accepts trays for banquet service, additional shelves for 1/1 and 1/2 gastronorm pans
Non-magnetic stainless steel interior resists corrosion
Full perimeter, wall-friendly bumper, transport handles, and heavy duty castors
Includes 4 stainless side racks, 6 chrome wire shelves, 127mm castors
Holds pre-plated food fresh, flavourful, and hot
No moisture pans, water or canned heat needed
Halo Heat is a controlled, uniform heat source that gently surrounds food for better appearance, taste, and longer holding life
Capacity: 96x 10″ plates with covers

The Alto-Shaam BQ2/96 is a mobile heated banquet cart built to serve courses from a single unit—tall enough to be visible across a room, tough enough to survive the chaos of a 200-cover event, engineered to keep food hot and plated through the entire service.

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SPECIFICATION 17 facts · tap for all Width954 mmDepth773 mmHeight1714 mmGross weight146 kgMaterialStainless SteelProduct codeFA287

Identity5

Brand Alto-Shaamsite
Product code FA287site
Seo name Alto Shaam Banquet Cartcatalogue
Type Food Warmerscatalogue
Warranty 1 Yearcatalogue

Size & weight5

Depth 773 mmcatalogue
External (W×D×H) 1714 × 954 × 773 mmcatalogue
Gross weight 146 kgcatalogue
Height 1714 mmcatalogue
Width 954 mmsite

Capacity1

Gastronorm size 1/1 GN fullcatalogue

Power & energy2

Fuel type Plugcatalogue
Rated input 1500 Wcatalogue

Build & fittings2

Colour Silvercatalogue
Material Stainless Steelcatalogue

Other stated facts2

Mobility Castorscatalogue
Plug notice Yescatalogue
THE WORKING VIEW

Why this food warmer earns its place

A banquet cart is either a workhorse or a liability. This one is unambiguously a workhorse. Standing 1714 mm tall, it's visible from anywhere in the function room—guests know exactly where to collect their plates. The stainless steel construction and smooth castors mean it moves like it's got ball bearings (it does), not like you're wrestling a fridge across a gymnasium floor. At 146 kg fully loaded, it demands respect but rewards you with stability under real working pressure.

The storage isn't one-size-fits-all cupboard—it's genuinely adaptable. You can load it with covered plates, slide in full-size or half-size pans, stand up plate carriers, position trays. Some catering operations run three of these in parallel during a 200-cover plated dinner; others use one as the centrepiece of a butler-service buffet, moving between dining zones. Halo Heat® does the same job as the drawer warmers—circulating warmth evenly so the first plate plated at 6:45 pm is still fresh at 7:30 pm when service closes. No burnt bases, no sweating condensation, no dried-out edges.

The castors move it through service areas, banqueting halls, marquees and up tight stairs if needed. The engineering is built for venues where you're loading outside, trundling across gravel, navigating a kitchen corridor that wasn't quite wide enough, then rolling into a dining room where guests will see it. It earns its presence in the room.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

The cart adapts to what you bring. It holds GN 1/1 full-size pans, half-size pans, covered plate stacks, plate carriers, trays. You're designing the layout for your service. Most caterers use the space for plates on the lower racks and hot accompaniments (sauces, vegetables) above.

Halo Heat keeps plates at service temperature for 3+ hours if they're properly covered. An uncovered plate cools faster, but even then, the radiant warmth extends holding time significantly. For a 2-hour service, you're easily covered. For longer events, some caterers run a second cart as backup.

The castors will move it over gravel and grass, though damp ground is trickier. Most caterers have a hard surface nearby (concrete or decking) where they position the cart for stability. The stainless steel handles outdoor weather—no rust issues if you're prepping outside before the event starts.

At 146 kg (plus loaded food), it's heavy but designed for smooth movement. The castors are built for sustained pushing across function spaces. One person can move it at a walk; two people make it effortless. For stairs, you'll need two, and it's easier with a hand-truck grip.

The Halo Heat system holds at a preset service temperature. You don't adjust it on the fly. If you need finer control—say, higher heat for a plated meat service vs. gentler warmth for a vegetarian menu—contact us on 01792 732702 and we can advise on compatible configurations.

Standard 240V plug. Most catering venues have power points in kitchens or prep areas where you'll load it. For outdoor marquees, you'll need to route power from the venue's supply or run an extension lead—coordinate with the site before the event.
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Alto Shaam Banquet Cart 1000-BQ2/96 FA287 Product Data

Brand Alto-Shaam
Type Food Warmers
Dimensions 1714(H) x 954(W) x 773(D)mm
Material Stainless Steel
Colour / Finish Silver
Power Electric
Fuel / Supply Plug
Warranty 1 Year
Weight 146kg
Manufacturer Ref 1000-BQ2/96
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