Alto-Shaam 20-20W Combimate Heated Cabinets & Holding Shelves - 20-20W

Alto-Shaam 20-20W Combimate Heated Cabinets & Holding Shelves - 20-20W

Built around Alto-Shaam’s exclusive Halo Heat® technology, the Combimate™ gently surrounds food with a uniform blanket of radiant heat— no fans, no harsh heating elements, and no added humidity. The result is food that looks and tastes exactly the way it should, held safely between service periods while using dramatically less energy than conventional holding methods.

Features

• Generous capacity: Holds up to forty 12" × 20" hotel pans or ten 18" × 26" sheet pans.
• Halo Heat® system: Precise, gentle radiant heat extends holding life and maintains product quality without added water or fans.
• Simple touch control: Intuitive icons, one-touch ON/OFF switch, and a bright heat indicator light keep operation effortless.
• Fast heat recovery: Digital sensors react instantly to temperature drops for consistent holding temperatures.
• Wide temperature range: 60 °F – 200 °F (16 °C – 93 °C) to accommodate everything from delicate pastries to hearty roasts.
• Stainless-steel construction: Durable, corrosion-resistant cabinet inside and out.
• Heavy-duty legs: Four adjustable equipment legs provide a rock-solid, stationary footprint.
• EcoSmart efficiency: Low heat of rejection (≈ 608 BTU/hr) reduces HVAC load and energy costs.
• Certified for peace of mind: cULus, UL EPH, ANSI/NSF 4, CE, IPX4, TÜV NORD, and EAC listed.

Specifications

Accessories 

• Preheat sealing strip (part #5016989)
• Stainless-steel shelf 25-1/8" × 20-7/8" (part #SH-22473)
• Roll-in pan and plate trolleys for high-volume banquet service

What our Experts Think

• Perfect Companion to Combi Ovens – Designed to pair seamlessly with Alto-Shaam combi ovens, ensuring food stays at ideal serving temperatures.

• Halo Heat® Technology – Provides gentle, even heat without fans or harsh heating elements, preventing food from drying out.

• Large Holding Capacity – Accommodates high-volume operations, making it a great fit for banquets, catering, and institutional kitchens.

• Energy Efficient & Reliable – Maintains consistent warmth with lower energy usage compared to traditional hot holding methods.

• Operational Flexibility – Suitable for holding multiple menu items, keeping them fresh and ready to serve during peak service times.

Q&A

Q: What is the Alto-Shaam 20-20W?
A: The 20-20W is a heated holding cabinet and shelf system from Alto-Shaam’s Combimate series, designed to keep cooked food warm and fresh until service.

Q: What does it hold?
A: It accommodates 20 full-size sheet pans or GN pans, offering large capacity hot holding for commercial kitchens.

Q: How does it maintain food quality?
A: Using Halo Heat® technology, it delivers gentle, even heat without fans or harsh heating elements, preventing food from drying out or overcooking.

Q: Where is it used?
A: Perfect for restaurants, banquets, hotels, and catering operations that need to stage, hold, and serve food at peak quality.

Q: Why choose this unit?
A: It reduces waste, labor stress, and flavor loss, while ensuring food stays at safe serving temperatures for extended periods.

Maintenance Tips

• Designed to pair with Alto-Shaam 20-20 combi ovens for added holding capacity

• Halo Heat® technology provides gentle, even warming without fans or water

• Maintains food quality, flavor, and texture for extended periods

• Full-size dual-compartment cabinet for high-volume operations

• Independent temperature controls for flexible holding options

• Durable stainless steel construction built for heavy-duty use

• Energy-efficient operation helps lower utility costs

• Easy-to-clean interior with smooth surfaces for daily use