The Serv-Ware EHS-02 Hot Dog Steamer
The Serv-Ware EHS-02 is the volume machine of Serv-Ware's hot dog line: a countertop steamer with the capacity to keep a couple hundred franks in rotation for stadium stands, busy convenience stores, and lunch-rush carts with power. When the crowd hits all at once, capacity in the cabinet is what keeps the line moving.
Big Batches Without the Dry-Out
Steam is a forgiving way to hold a large batch. Every frank in the cabinet sits in the same moist heat, so the last hot dog sold from a batch tastes like the first, with none of the shriveled, leathery casings that dry holding produces. Buns share the cabinet and stay soft in the humidity instead of hardening on a shelf.
Built for the Rush Hour Cycle
Start the pre-cooking cycle before the rush and the machine transitions into holding mode for service. Staff pull product out and drop fresh stock in through the top while the queue keeps moving. Between rushes, the gentle holding range keeps everything servable without continuing to cook it into mush.
Counter Space Is the Only Requirement
For all its capacity, the footprint stays modest and the unit runs off a common wall outlet. There is no plumbing connection: water goes in by hand, steam does its work, and the spent water drains back out the front when the day is done, no sink trip and no tipping a hot cabinet.
Simple Enough for Any Crew
Seasonal staff and volunteers can run this machine after a two-minute walkthrough. Load it, set it, watch the lights. That simplicity matters at fairground booths and school fundraisers where whoever is behind the counter this hour may never have worked a concession before.
About Serv-Ware
Serv-Ware manufactures commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep stations, sinks, shelving, and other back-of-house essentials for foodservice operations. The brand is known for offering a broad equipment portfolio that supports independent restaurants, chains, bakeries, convenience stores, and institutional kitchens. Serv-Ware focuses on practical designs that address everyday operational needs, with product lines that include reach-in refrigeration, prep tables, griddles, fryers, ranges, and ice machines. Its equipment is designed for common kitchen workflows where space, temperature control, and daily production demands matter. Serv-Ware’s reputation is built around dependable performance, straightforward operation, and a value-oriented price point.
Features & Benefits
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Stainless steel commercial build shrugs off constant handling, steam, and end-of-day scrubbing
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Loads from the top so restocking never blocks the customer side of the counter
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A steam control plate directs steam evenly through the cabinet for batch-to-batch consistency
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Water empties through a front drain valve, keeping cleanup to a few minutes
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Power and heating indicator lights confirm status from across the stand
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High output heating engineered for energy savings over long operating hours
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Stainless steel commercial build shrugs off constant handling, steam, and end-of-day scrubbing
Loads from the top so restocking never blocks the customer side of the counter
A steam control plate directs steam evenly through the cabinet for batch-to-batch consistency
Water empties through a front drain valve, keeping cleanup to a few minutes
Power and heating indicator lights confirm status from across the stand
The Serv-Ware EHS-02 Hot Dog Steamer
The Serv-Ware EHS-02 is the volume machine of Serv-Ware's hot dog line: a countertop steamer with the capacity to keep a couple hundred franks in rotation for stadium stands, busy convenience stores, and lunch-rush carts with power. When the crowd hits all at once, capacity in the cabinet is what keeps the line moving.
Big Batches Without the Dry-Out
Steam is a forgiving way to hold a large batch. Every frank in the cabinet sits in the same moist heat, so the last hot dog sold from a batch tastes like the first, with none of the shriveled, leathery casings that dry holding produces. Buns share the cabinet and stay soft in the humidity instead of hardening on a shelf.
Built for the Rush Hour Cycle
Start the pre-cooking cycle before the rush and the machine transitions into holding mode for service. Staff pull product out and drop fresh stock in through the top while the queue keeps moving. Between rushes, the gentle holding range keeps everything servable without continuing to cook it into mush.
Counter Space Is the Only Requirement
For all its capacity, the footprint stays modest and the unit runs off a common wall outlet. There is no plumbing connection: water goes in by hand, steam does its work, and the spent water drains back out the front when the day is done, no sink trip and no tipping a hot cabinet.
Simple Enough for Any Crew
Seasonal staff and volunteers can run this machine after a two-minute walkthrough. Load it, set it, watch the lights. That simplicity matters at fairground booths and school fundraisers where whoever is behind the counter this hour may never have worked a concession before.
About Serv-Ware
Serv-Ware manufactures commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep stations, sinks, shelving, and other back-of-house essentials for foodservice operations. The brand is known for offering a broad equipment portfolio that supports independent restaurants, chains, bakeries, convenience stores, and institutional kitchens. Serv-Ware focuses on practical designs that address everyday operational needs, with product lines that include reach-in refrigeration, prep tables, griddles, fryers, ranges, and ice machines. Its equipment is designed for common kitchen workflows where space, temperature control, and daily production demands matter. Serv-Ware’s reputation is built around dependable performance, straightforward operation, and a value-oriented price point.
Features & Benefits
-
Stainless steel commercial build shrugs off constant handling, steam, and end-of-day scrubbing
-
Loads from the top so restocking never blocks the customer side of the counter
-
A steam control plate directs steam evenly through the cabinet for batch-to-batch consistency
-
Water empties through a front drain valve, keeping cleanup to a few minutes
-
Power and heating indicator lights confirm status from across the stand
-
High output heating engineered for energy savings over long operating hours
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Specifications
| Capacity | 200 Hot Dogs / 60 Buns |
| Reservoir Capacity | 8 qt. |
| Pre-Cooking Time | 15 to 45 minutes |
| Overall Dimensions | 18.25" W x 14.25" D x 15.75" H |
| Temperature Range | 85°F to 175°F |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Amps | 11 A |
| Wattage | 1300 W |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P |
| Construction | Stainless Steel |
| Shipping Weight | 27 lbs. |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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6 Month
Parts
Certifications & Approvals
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ETL US & Canada
Stainless steel commercial build shrugs off constant handling, steam, and end-of-day scrubbing