Choose a bain marie by the dishes you serve, the container layout, available space and site utilities. Compare capacity per container and the exact unit dimensions. A “6-pot” counter and a “6-GN-pan” counter can have different footprints and container capacities.
Pot or GN pan: start with your menu
Round-pot models provide separate round containers. GN-pan models use rectangular pans in a specified size and depth. Compare how your team portions, refills and serves each dish, and whether you already use containers that need to fit the new counter.
- Restaurant or canteen service: list the dishes needed at the same time and the quantity of each between refills. Check ladle or serving-spoon access and where replacement containers will wait.
- Buffet service: compare the pan layout, serving reach and lid handling. Check that customers and staff can use the counter without obstructing the service route.
- Event catering: include transport access, the serving position and the utilities available at each venue in your shortlist.
For example, a six-dish menu gives you six items to plan for; it does not prove that every dish needs the same container volume. Record portion size, expected demand and refill frequency for each item.
Three listed configurations to compare
The figures below are from the linked Gurubhai product listings, checked on 2 October 2026. Dimensions are shown in the order used by those listings; confirm orientation against your site layout.
| Model | Listed containers | Listed size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-pot electric | 3 pots; 7 L each | 36 × 12 × 32 in |
| 6-pot LPG gas | 6 pots; 7 L each | 36 × 24 × 32 in |
| 6 GN 1/2-pan electric | 6 GN 1/2 pans; 150 mm deep; 9.2 L each | 45 × 27 × 32 in |
These are container capacities, not a meals-per-hour or guest-count rating. Confirm practical filling requirements and the quantity your service needs before selecting a model.
Check space and utilities before ordering
Measure the placement area and the route through doors, lifts or passages. Allow for serving, container removal, cleaning and access required by the selected model’s instructions.
For an electric unit, obtain its voltage, phase, connected load and connection requirements. Have a qualified electrician check your site supply. For an LPG unit, confirm the exact fuel and installation requirements with a qualified installer. Do not assume one model’s requirements apply to another.
Ask for the final container and lid inclusions, material specification, installation responsibility and product-specific warranty in writing. Use the current product page or quotation for price, tax and delivery terms.
Common buying questions
Is “7 L” the total capacity of a 6-pot unit?
For the linked 6-pot LPG model, the listing states 7 L per pot. Keep the per-container figure separate from your service-capacity calculation.
Will my existing GN pans fit?
Confirm the GN size, depth and the counter’s supported layout before ordering. The linked six-pan model specifies GN 1/2 pans at 150 mm depth; this does not establish compatibility with other pans or round pots.
Can I combine pots and GN pans?
If you need both, request an exact layout drawing and written container inclusions. A pot-only or GN-only listing is not confirmation of a mixed configuration.
How do I choose the number of containers?
Start with the dishes served simultaneously, quantities needed between refills and available space. Share those three details when asking for a configuration recommendation.
Shortlist your bain marie
Browse bain maries and food warmers or ask Gurubhai Equipments on WhatsApp with your menu, container requirement and available space.