Steam Tables

Steam tables for buffets, cafeterias and restaurants: Prepline electric and gas steam tables from 31″ to 74″ with 2 to 5 wells, open or sealed wells, undershelf or cabinet base; L&J electric and gas steam, cafeteria and buffet tables; sneeze guards and drop-in wells. Freight is included in every price shown.

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What we carry

  • Prepline EST, ESTC, TBH, GST and GSTC steam tables, including 110V models.
  • L&J EST and CWS steam tables, ECTL and GCTL cafeteria tables, and EBT and GBT buffet tables with sneeze guards.
  • Prepline SG and four-sided PSG-LT sneeze guards and HFW drop-in wells.

How to choose

Wells

Each well holds a full size pan. Count the hot items on your line.

Open or sealed wells

Open wells use water in each well. Sealed wells are easier to clean and hold water under the pans.

Gas or electric

Electric tables plug in; gas tables suit sites without enough electrical capacity. Check voltage on electric models.

Compare our steam tables

Each row is one series; click the size you need. Well count and base style come from each listing.

Series and sizesFuelWellsBase
Prepline EST series
31 in. · 48 in. · 60 in. · 60 in. 110V · 73 in.		ElectricOpen wells, 2 to 5Undershelf
Prepline ESTC series
31 in. · 48 in. · 60 in. 110V · 60 in. open 110V · 73 in.		ElectricSealed or open wells, 2 to 5Cabinet base
Prepline TBH series
60 in. 110V · 74 in.		ElectricOpen wells, 4 or 5Undershelf
Prepline GST series
32 in. · 32 in. GST30-2O · 48 in. · 60 in. · 74 in. · 74 in. GST74-5O		GasOpen wells, 2 to 5Undershelf
Prepline GSTC series
32 in. · 48 in. · 60 in. · 73 in.		GasSealed wells, 2 to 5Cabinet base
L&J CWS series
36 in. · 48 in. · 60 in. · 72 in.		Gas2 to 5 pansSee listing
L&J EST series
36 in. · 48 in. · 60 in. · 72 in.		Electric2 to 5 pansSee listing
L&J GCTL / ECTL cafeteria
GCTL 36 · GCTL 48 · GCTL 60 · GCTL 72 · ECTL 36 · ECTL 48 · ECTL 60 · ECTL 72		Gas or electric2 to 5 pansCafeteria line
L&J GBT / EBT buffet
GBT 36 · GBT 48 · GBT 60 · GBT 72 · EBT 36 · EBT 48 · EBT 60 · EBT 72		Gas or electric2 to 5 pansBuffet, sneeze guard included
Prepline HFW drop-in wells
1 pan · 2 pan · 3 pan · 4 pan		Electric1 to 4 pans, insulatedDrops into your counter
Prepline sneeze guards
SG-1530 · SG-1548 · SG-1560 · SG-1574 · PSG-LT four-sided 30 to 74		Accessory30 to 74 in.Fits Prepline tables

Steam table, bain marie or hot food well?

A steam table holds cooked food hot in pans over heated water or dry heat, and is the standard hot line for buffets, cafeterias and takeout counters. Bain marie is another name for the same idea, a hot water bath that holds pans of food. A drop-in hot food well does the same job built into your own counter. Sizes run by pan count: a 2 pan unit is about 30 in. long, 3 pans about 48 in., 4 pans about 60 in. and 5 pans about 72 in.

Frequently asked questions

Open well or sealed well steam table?

Open well units heat pans directly and can run wet or dry. Sealed well units hold water in a sealed basin, heat evenly and are easier to clean, and usually have a drain.

Gas or electric steam table?

Electric steam tables plug in and suit most kitchens; 110 V models run on a standard outlet. Gas steam tables suit catering lines and locations with gas but limited power.

Do I need a sneeze guard?

Health codes require a sneeze guard on self-serve buffet and food bar lines in most areas. Prepline sneeze guards are sized to match each table length.

Are they certified?

Certification is listed on each product page.

Is freight included?

Yes. Freight and liftgate delivery are included on every order to the continental United States, with nothing added at checkout.

Comparing brands? Read our Prepline brand guide, or see all brands we carry.