The Serv-Ware EST3-1 Electric Steam Table
The Serv-Ware EST3-1 puts three open hot food wells on a stainless steel stand, the classic layout for a serving line that plates one entree and two sides from a single station. School cafeterias, senior living dining rooms, and carry-out counters run tables like this every day of the week, and the EST3-1 covers that duty while still connecting to a common wall receptacle instead of a special circuit.
Independent Infinite Well Controls
Three separate dials mean three separate holding temperatures. Set the first well for a roast, the second for a starch, and the third for a vegetable that would turn to mush at the roast's setting. When the menu flips from breakfast to lunch, each dial adjusts to whatever lands in the pan above it. Because the controls are infinite rather than stepped, small corrections are easy: a quarter turn, not a jump to the next preset.
Holding Pre-Cooked Food the Right Way
Batch cooking works best when the line can absorb it. Cook upstream in whatever rhythm your kitchen prefers, then stage finished pans in the EST3-1's open wells and swap them out in a staggered rotation as each one empties. The table's job is holding cooked food at safe serving temperature, and keeping that job separate from cooking means your ovens stay free for the next batch.
Cleanup at Closing Time
Smooth stainless surfaces are the difference between a five-minute wipe-down and a scrubbing session. Spilled gravy and dried starch release from the polished deck with a damp cloth, and the control dials sit on the front apron where drips from the wells cannot reach them. A table that closes down fast gets cleaned properly every night, which is what keeps a serving line passing inspections year after year.
Optional Upgrades
For self-service settings, Serv-Ware offers this table with a Double Sneeze Guard (SG3-2) or a Sanitary Guard (SG3-1) to shield the wells. Cutting Board Kits (CBK-3) add carving space along the front rail, and a caster kit (3B-0050-B-HFT) turns the fixed stand into a rolling station that moves between serving areas and locks down at each stop.
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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Even warmth across all three bays from corrosion-resistant stainless heating elements
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Standard size food pans drop straight into the open wells for quick menu changeovers (pans sold separately)
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Built-in removable cutting board doubles as a prep and plating surface right on the serving line
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Undershelf in 430 series stainless steel stores backup pans and smallwares below the wells
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Adjustable feet on 201 series stainless steel legs keep the table steady on worn floors
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Even warmth across all three bays from corrosion-resistant stainless heating elements
Standard size food pans drop straight into the open wells for quick menu changeovers (pans sold separately)
Built-in removable cutting board doubles as a prep and plating surface right on the serving line
Undershelf in 430 series stainless steel stores backup pans and smallwares below the wells
Adjustable feet on 201 series stainless steel legs keep the table steady on worn floors
The Serv-Ware EST3-1 Electric Steam Table
The Serv-Ware EST3-1 puts three open hot food wells on a stainless steel stand, the classic layout for a serving line that plates one entree and two sides from a single station. School cafeterias, senior living dining rooms, and carry-out counters run tables like this every day of the week, and the EST3-1 covers that duty while still connecting to a common wall receptacle instead of a special circuit.
Independent Infinite Well Controls
Three separate dials mean three separate holding temperatures. Set the first well for a roast, the second for a starch, and the third for a vegetable that would turn to mush at the roast's setting. When the menu flips from breakfast to lunch, each dial adjusts to whatever lands in the pan above it. Because the controls are infinite rather than stepped, small corrections are easy: a quarter turn, not a jump to the next preset.
Holding Pre-Cooked Food the Right Way
Batch cooking works best when the line can absorb it. Cook upstream in whatever rhythm your kitchen prefers, then stage finished pans in the EST3-1's open wells and swap them out in a staggered rotation as each one empties. The table's job is holding cooked food at safe serving temperature, and keeping that job separate from cooking means your ovens stay free for the next batch.
Cleanup at Closing Time
Smooth stainless surfaces are the difference between a five-minute wipe-down and a scrubbing session. Spilled gravy and dried starch release from the polished deck with a damp cloth, and the control dials sit on the front apron where drips from the wells cannot reach them. A table that closes down fast gets cleaned properly every night, which is what keeps a serving line passing inspections year after year.
Optional Upgrades
For self-service settings, Serv-Ware offers this table with a Double Sneeze Guard (SG3-2) or a Sanitary Guard (SG3-1) to shield the wells. Cutting Board Kits (CBK-3) add carving space along the front rail, and a caster kit (3B-0050-B-HFT) turns the fixed stand into a rolling station that moves between serving areas and locks down at each stop.
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
-
Even warmth across all three bays from corrosion-resistant stainless heating elements
-
Standard size food pans drop straight into the open wells for quick menu changeovers (pans sold separately)
-
Built-in removable cutting board doubles as a prep and plating surface right on the serving line
-
Undershelf in 430 series stainless steel stores backup pans and smallwares below the wells
-
Adjustable feet on 201 series stainless steel legs keep the table steady on worn floors
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Specifications
| Number of Wells | 3 |
| Overall Dimensions | 44" W x 29.5" D x 33.5" H |
| Temperature Range | 120°F to 200°F |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Amps | 12.5 A |
| Wattage | 1500 W |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P |
| Cord Length | 6 ft. |
| Construction | Stainless Steel |
| Shipping Weight | 100 lbs. |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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3 Month
Labor
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1 Year
Parts
Certifications & Approvals
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ETL US & Canada
Even warmth across all three bays from corrosion-resistant stainless heating elements