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Steam Kettle Tray Holding Units (2)
$19,200 | Replacement $15,700 each | New
Behind every bowl of soup or warm entrée is equipment that Timing matters when it comes to patient meals. Tray
allows meals to be prepared safely and at scale. Steam kettles are holding units keep prepared meals warm until they can
essential for cooking large volumes of nutritious food that meet be safely delivered, preserving food quality and ensuring
clinical and dietary needs, supporting patient recovery across the patients receive the nourishment they need—especially
hospital. during delays caused by care needs or safety protocols.
As patient volumes grow, GBGH’s two existing 30 litre kettles are By adding one unit in the kitchen and one on the
no longer sufficient. Replacing one with a larger 40 litre kettle 1N inpatient unit, GBGH can reduce food waste and
will increase capacity, improve efficiency, and help ensure meals better support patients in isolation, where meals may
are prepared on time. This upgrade supports both patients and need to wait until staff can enter safely. With kitchen-
staff—strengthening an often unseen but critical part of care. controlled heating, meals stay warm until the right
moment—ensuring comfort, dignity, and care are never
compromised.
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