Buffalo Single Door Plate Warmer GP451

£412.01

+vat

Availability: 66 in stock

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SKU: GP451

Product summary

500W. Width: 400mm. Capacity: up to 60 plates

Product description

Keep your plates perfectly warm and ready to use with the commercial Buffalo single door plate warmer. Able to accommodate up 60 plates over three shelves, this highly reliable warmer features a simple adjustable dial control, allowing you to keep the plates at a set temperature.

With strong, easy-clean stainless steel housing, the Buffalo plate warmer is incredibly durable, making it perfect for busy areas. And thanks to its adjustable feet, it’s easy to install wherever it’s needed most.

Strong, easy-clean stainless steel housing
Fits up to 60x 27cm diameter plates
3 shelves available
Adjustable feet
Max weight per shelf: 16kg

A compact, single-door stainless-steel plate warmer holding 60 plates across three shelves with adjustable temperature control and a 2-year parts-and-labour warranty.

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SPECIFICATION 18 facts · tap for all Width400 mmDepth600 mmHeight850 mmVoltage220-240VTemperature range+35 to +85 °CMaterialStainless Steel

Identity6

Brand Buffalosite
Extended warranty 2 Years Parts & 1 Year On-Site Labourcatalogue
GTIN / EAN 5.05098E+12catalogue
Product code GP451site
Type Plate Warmerscatalogue
Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labourcatalogue

Size & weight4

Depth 600 mmcatalogue
External (W×D×H) 850 × 400 × 600 mmcatalogue
Height 850 mmcatalogue
Width 400 mmsite

Performance1

Temperature range +35 to +85 °Ccatalogue

Power & energy3

Fuel type Plugcatalogue
Rated input 500 Wcatalogue
Voltage 220-240Vcatalogue

Build & fittings2

Colour Silvercatalogue
Material Stainless Steelcatalogue

Other stated facts2

Mobility Feetcatalogue
Plug notice Yescatalogue
THE WORKING VIEW

Why this plate warmer earns its place

The Buffalo plate warmer is the quietest team member in your kitchen: it sits in a corner, does exactly one thing, and does it well for years. It's not designed to dazzle — it's designed to be reliable when you need it. At 850 mm high, 600 mm deep, and 400 mm wide, it occupies a footprint smaller than a single-door fridge but holds 60 plates at precisely the temperature you dial in.

Three shelves, straightforward design, one adjustable dial. Temperature range is 35 to 85 °C, which covers holding service plates hot (typically 60–70 °C) without the upper-limit overshoot that sometimes burns you if you're not paying attention. At 500 W, it's genuinely low-power — draws about what a kettle does, which matters when you're running a kitchen on a tight electrical budget. The stainless-steel housing means it wipes clean and handles the splash and heat of kitchen life without rusting or staining.

The adjustable feet let you level it on an uneven kitchen floor, and it rolls into position easily before you've plugged it in. It's not a showpiece — there's no smart display, no complex programming, no seven-language instructions. Just a thermostat, a heating element, and 60 warm plates ready for the next course. The 2-year parts-and-labour warranty backs up the durability; Buffalo equipment is built to run shift after shift, season after season.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

Yes. The three shelves can be stacked with dinner plates (about 28–30 cm) at roughly 20 plates per shelf. If you're mixing sizes, you'll fit fewer total, but three mixed stacks work fine. Check the load rating — don't stack beyond the shelf capacity, but the unit is designed for full-service use.

Warm plates, typically 60–70 °C, improve food presentation and keep hot food hot when it reaches the table. The dial lets you dial it in. Check your kitchen procedures or local guidance for any minimum requirements, but 65 °C is the standard for most operations.

No. The heating element and thermostat are passive — no fan noise, no cycling compressor. You'll hear the occasional soft hum when the heating element cycles, but it's silent during normal operation. Ideal for a small kitchen or an open dining space.

Cold plates from a normal cupboard will take 45–60 minutes to reach full warmth, depending on the starting temperature. Once they're hot, the thermostat keeps them steady. Most operations pre-warm them during setup, so they're ready when service starts.

A few centimetres of air space on the sides (at least 100 mm) helps the thermostat read temperature accurately and prevents the unit from overheating. Don't seal it into a cupboard, and don't stack heavy equipment on top of it.

2 years on parts and labour. Buffalo backs its equipment, so if something fails within the warranty period, it gets repaired or replaced. Register it when you unpack it to lock in the coverage.
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Buffalo Single Door Plate Warmer GP451 Product Data

Brand Buffalo
Type Plate Warmers
Dimensions 850(H) x 400(W) x 600(D)mm
Material Stainless Steel
Colour / Finish Silver
Temperature Range 35°C to 85°C
Power Electric
Voltage 220-240V
Fuel / Supply Plug
Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labour
Manufacturer Ref PW-1
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