Hot food display. Without the renovation.
The STGC Heated is a compact counter-top heated food display designed to make adding hot food to your offer simple. Set it on the counter, plug it in and get to work.
There is no need to cut into the bench or redesign the counter around the cabinet. It gives cafés, bakeries, convenience stores and food-to-go operators a practical way to create a professional heated display using the counter space they already have.
Plug in. Switch on. Sell.
A commercial heated food display should make service easier, not turn into a building project. Unbox it, stand it on the counter and find a socket. The STGC brings the presentation of the STG range into a compact, counter-top format that is easier to introduce into both new and existing sites.
No bench cut-out
Designed to sit directly on top of the counter, avoiding the bench cut-outs normally associated with drop-in food displays.
Plug-and-play
A simpler way to add a heated food display to an existing counter, reducing installation complexity and getting sites ready for service faster.
Made to merchandise
Clear visibility, heated glass and integrated lighting help keep hot food on show and make valuable counter space work harder.
A compact heated display built for the counter.
The STGC is a commercial counter-top heated display cabinet for presenting prepared hot food at the point of sale. Its compact format makes it particularly useful where operators want the look and functionality of a dedicated hot food merchandiser without committing to a built-in display.
Use it for pies, sausage rolls, pastries, hot snacks, takeaway food and other prepared products that need to remain visible, organised and ready for service.
Adjustable shelving gives operators flexibility over how products are presented, while clear glass and lighting help make the food the focus of the display.
Made for food-to-go.
STGC Heated is suited to commercial environments where counter space matters and customers need to see the food on offer.
A display shouldn't start a renovation.
Traditional built-in displays can dictate the counter around them. STGC takes a different approach.
By bringing the STG concept above the bench, operators can introduce a dedicated heated display while avoiding the need to cut the cabinet into the countertop.
That makes it particularly useful for retrofits, smaller formats, trials, rollouts and sites where installation needs to stay simple.
Start with one. Add more when you need them.
STG Compact units are designed to work individually or side by side, giving operators more freedom to build the counter around the food offer rather than committing to one large fixed display.
Start with a heated unit, then add chilled or ambient displays as the range grows. Hot food at one end, cold products at the other. The format can evolve with the store.
Put the food in the conversation.
The STGC is not just there to keep hot food ready for service. It is a heated food merchandiser designed to make the product part of the customer experience.
Clear presentation helps customers quickly understand what is available and makes hot products easier to browse at the counter. For cafés, bakeries and convenience stores, that means the display can become part of the selling space rather than simply another piece of equipment behind it.
Adjustable shelving allows the display to change with the menu, while custom decals and branding can help make the cabinet feel part of the store rather than something added afterwards.
FAQs – STGC Counter-Top Heated Food Display
What is the STGC heated food display?
The STGC is a compact commercial heated food display cabinet designed to sit on top of a counter. It provides a dedicated space for displaying prepared hot food without requiring the cabinet to be cut into the benchtop.
Does the STGC need to be built into the counter?
No. Unlike a drop-in display cabinet, the STGC Heated is designed to sit directly on top of the counter. This makes it particularly useful for existing stores, refurbishments and locations where operators want to avoid modifying the benchtop.
Is the STGC a plug-and-play heated display cabinet?
Yes. The STGC has been developed around a simple counter-top, plug-and-play concept, making it easier to introduce a professional heated food display without the installation requirements of a traditional built-in cabinet.
What food can be displayed in the STGC?
The STGC can be used to merchandise a range of prepared hot foods such as pies, sausage rolls, pastries, hot snacks and other food-to-go products suitable for heated holding.
Can the STGC be used as a pie warmer?
Yes. For businesses looking for a commercial pie warmer or counter-top food warmer, the STGC provides a presentation-focused solution for displaying pies, pastries and other hot grab-and-go products.
Is the STGC suitable for cafés and bakeries?
Yes. Its compact counter-top design makes it well suited to cafés, bakeries and coffee shops that want to display hot pastries, savouries and takeaway food without permanently modifying the counter.
Is the STGC suitable for convenience stores and petrol stations?
Yes. The STGC is designed for commercial food-to-go environments where visibility, counter space and easy integration are important. That makes it well suited to convenience, petrol and service-station formats.
Can STG Compact units be used side by side?
Yes. STG Compact units can be positioned side by side, allowing operators to build a combination of heated, chilled and ambient displays to suit the food offer and available counter space.
Can the shelving be adjusted?
Yes. Adjustable shelving gives operators flexibility to change the layout to suit different products, pack sizes and merchandising requirements.
Can the STGC be branded?
Yes. The cabinet can be customised with decals and store branding, helping the display fit naturally into the wider retail or foodservice environment.
What is the difference between the STGC and a built-in heated display?
The main difference is installation. A built-in or drop-in heated cabinet normally requires space to be created within the counter. The STGC sits above the bench, providing a more flexible option when operators want to add, move or roll out a heated display with less disruption.
Is a heated food display the same as a food warmer?
The terms are often used interchangeably. A heated food display, counter-top food warmer, hot food display cabinet and hot food merchandiser all describe equipment used to hold prepared hot food while keeping it visible and accessible for service.
