The CookRite 8700 is a portable benchtop bain marie that keeps sauces, curries, soups and other wet foods at safe serving temperature using a heated water bath and a simple mechanical dial controller.Why operators choose this bain marie 1 x GN 1/1 pan capacity — takes a single 150mm-deep gastronorm pan, ready for full-size service or partitioned with smaller GN inserts. Mechanical dial control, 60–88°C — set and hold a constant holding temperature with a single, easy-to-clean dial. Automatic energy cut-off — power disconnects if the water rises above the set limit, protecting the element and the food. Stainless steel construction — hard-wearing tank and body that wipe down fast and stand up to daily service. Compact benchtop footprint — 580 x 340 x 245mm fits tight counters, buffets and service passes. Specifications Brand CookRite Model / MPN 8700 Type Bain Marie (portable, wet) Pan configuration 1 x GN 1/1 (150mm deep) Temperature range 60–88°C Control Mechanical dial with automatic energy cut-off Material Stainless steel Power 240V External dimensions 580(W) x 340(D) x 245(H)mm Packaging dimensions 615(W) x 360(D) x 255(H)mm Warranty 2 years parts & labour Venue suitability: Suited to restaurants, cafes, clubs, pubs and bars, quick-service restaurants, convenience and petrol outlets, supermarkets and hospitality venues that need a compact wet food warmer for buffet, bain-marie service or hot-holding.Browse the full Portable Bain Marie range for larger multi-pan units, or see every model in the CookRite collection.Installation & delivery: Plugs into a standard 240V outlet and sits ready on any bench — no installation required. Dispatched Australia-wide.Frequently asked questionsWhat pan size does the CookRite 8700 hold? It holds a single GN 1/1 gastronorm pan up to 150mm deep, which can be subdivided with smaller GN inserts.Is this a wet or dry bain marie? It is a wet bain marie — it uses a heated water bath to hold food gently and evenly between 60 and 88°C.What temperature can it reach? The mechanical controller holds a constant temperature between 60 and 88°C, suitable for safe hot-holding.What power supply does it need? It runs on a standard 240V single-phase supply, so no special wiring is required.Does it have a safety cut-off? Yes — an automatic energy cut-off disconnects power if the water temperature exceeds the set limit.
