Casselin CBMS1 4.5 litre sauce warmer bain-marie

This bain-marie maintains sauces, soups and gravies at serving temperature without burning or drying them out.

Heat from an electric element beneath the stainless-steel container warms the contents gently and evenly. The container sits above the element, avoiding direct contact to prevent hot spots and keep emulsions stable.

Fill the 4.5 litre container with sauce, secure the lid, and adjust the thermostat between 30 °C and 90 °C. The element cycles to maintain the chosen temperature, keeping sauces ready for service.

The entire unit is stainless steel, including the container, lid and outer casing. A single control knob adjusts the thermostat, with no additional settings required. The 0.2 kW power rating allows the unit to operate on a standard plug, using minimal electricity while holding temperature.

Its 300 mm width and depth fit easily on a worktop or shelf. Weighing 6 kg, the unit is light enough to move to a trolley for front-of-house use or store in a cupboard.

Cleaning is simple: remove the container, wash it in hot soapy water, wipe the heating area with a damp cloth, and dry all parts before reassembling.

The CBMS1 is a counter-top bain-marie, listed under sauce warmers and holding equipment.