Rice Cookers & Warmers

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Commercial rice cookers cook rice in batches and hold it at serving temperature, freeing up burners and staff time. Restaurants, sushi and Asian kitchens, cafeterias and caterers use them for rice, and many also use them for grains and oatmeal.

This collection includes rice cookers from Panasonic, Sunpentown, Proctor Silex and Hamilton Beach, and rice warmers from Proctor Silex and Thunder Group. The rest of the countertop range is under Commercial Countertop Equipment.

Types of rice cookers and warmers

  • Compact rice cookers: The Panasonic SR-42HZP (23 cups) and Sunpentown SC-1626 (26 cups, stainless steel) for smaller restaurants and prep stations.
  • High-capacity rice cookers: Proctor Silex 40-cup and 60-cup models and the Hamilton Beach 90-cup cooker for cafeterias, buffets and catering.
  • Rice warmers: The Proctor Silex 60-cup warmer and the Thunder Group 50-cup stainless warmer hold cooked rice at serving temperature next to the cooker.

What to consider when choosing a rice cooker

  • Capacity: Size the cooker to your peak service and check whether the listed capacity is for cooked or uncooked rice.
  • Cook and hold: Most cookers switch to a warm setting automatically; a separate warmer lets you cook the next batch while serving the last one.
  • Inner pot: Check the pot material; non-stick pots release rice easily but need non-metal utensils.
  • Space and power: Check the footprint and that your outlet suits the cooker's wattage.

Rice cooker FAQs

Rice cooker or rice warmer?

A rice cooker cooks and then holds rice. A rice warmer only holds cooked rice, so you can cook the next batch while serving.

What size rice cooker do I need?

Estimate the cooked rice you serve in your busiest hour and add a margin. Large kitchens often run two cookers, or a cooker and a warmer, to keep rice moving.

How long can rice be held warm?

Follow the manufacturer's guidance and your local food safety rules for hot-holding temperature and time.

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