Finally—hot food displays designed to reduce shrink, cut energy use, and boost ROI

Say goodbye to traditional steam wells. Cayuga’s modular, waterless Hot Food Bars—part of our FreshFit system—deliver steady heat, faster cleanup, and up to 25% lower energy use in a system that’s easier to customize, scale, and maintain.
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Made in Canada with primarily North American parts.

Meet your new go-to for hot food merchandising

Not all heated displays are created equal. Traditional steam wells come with high utility bills, inconsistent performance, and daily upkeep that eats into your team’s time. Cayuga’s commercial Hot Food Bars use waterless wells, overhead ceramic heat, and easy-to-service modular components—for fresher food, less waste, and layouts that flex to your needs. When your hot bar works the way it should, your staff can count on it—and actually enjoy using it—shift after shift.

Flexible, modular design

Build the layout you want—without the custom cost or headache

Most commercial hot food displays are rigid, limiting your layout and making future changes a hassle. Cayuga’s FreshFit modular system works like building blocks, so you get the exact layout, size, and style your store needs without the cost and lead times of custom fabrication. Whether you’re outfitting one location or scaling across a chain, it’s easy to adapt, replicate, and expand as needed.

Even temperature control

Even heat. Efficient performance. 

Traditional steam wells are inconsistent and inefficient—leading to food that’s overcooked, dried out, or unsafe to serve. Cayuga’s proprietary hot wells and overhead ceramic emitters deliver steady, even heat. Our percentage-based controllers make it simple to fine-tune temperatures and quick to service, using common North American parts. Thanks to their efficient design, they use up to 25% less energy than their leading competitors.

Low maintenance

Clean faster. Service less.

With no plumbing or steam components, Cayuga’s Hot Food Bars are easier to install—and even easier to maintain. Waterless wells mean fewer parts to clean or replace, and no more burned-on residue or messy drain-outs. The result? Equipment your team won’t avoid using.

Service Option

Keep food fresh and service flowing

Ideal for supervised service lines, this unit keeps food fresh and presentation-ready for longer—reducing shrink and improving customer satisfaction. Modular design means it installs fast, integrates seamlessly, and saves thousands in labour and layout rework.

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Self-Service Options

Easy access, effortless flow

Available in both single- and double-sided setups, these self-serve units invite customers in while keeping food hot. Designed for fast restocking and easy maintenance, it helps keep your line moving—and your team and customers happy.

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Soup Bars

Soup and more

Designed to showcase soups, stews, and other hot sides, Cayuga’s soup bars offer the same efficient, waterless heating as our full-sized wells. And thanks to our modular system, these stations can be combined with cold wells or hot bars to build flexible, multi-temp setups in a single footprint.

FreshGo Mobile Hot Bar

Hot food, wherever you need it


Fully mobile, easy to clean, and available in 3–6 wells, the FreshGo Mobile Hot Bar brings the performance of a built-in with the flexibility of plug-and-play convenience. Ideal for seasonal shifts, special events, or daily adaptability.

What Our Clients Say

Tried. Tested. Trusted.

"Maintenance costs are down dramatically"
"Waterless wells are virtually maintenance free"
"Way more product yield using your waterless well"
"Not losing product"
"My profits aren’t evaporating with excessive heat"
"I will NEVER go from a waterless well back to a steam well again."
"Rice just isn’t cooked correctly in a wet well—waterless is much better for these types of products."

Key Features 

Build your bar around performance

Every element of Cayuga’s Hot Food Bars is designed to make hot food service more reliable, efficient, and easy to maintain.

Modular Heavy-Duty Galvanized Sheet Metal Design

Reconfigure layouts, swap components, or expand into new formats—without redesigning from scratch. Ideal for multi-store rollouts where needs vary from one location to the next.

Percentage Controllers

Maintain consistent, food-safe heat with no temperature swings. Easily serviced in the field—no waiting on custom parts.

Overhead Ceramic Heat with LED Lighting

Deliver even heat and clear visibility across the full pan surface with energy-efficient ceramic elements and bright, built-in lighting.

Cayuga Proprietary Hot Wells

Engineered for reliable, steady performance—no steam, no water, no guesswork.

Simple Cleaning & Service

Cut downtime and avoid headaches with a waterless design, easy-access panels, and fewer failure-prone parts. It's simple, intuitive equipment your staff won’t dread using.

Want to explore more? Our team can walk you through the many other features we offer.

Elevate the Experience PDF

Want some fresh inspiration? 

Keep it fresh! Our free guide explores food retail trends and studies, how merchandising impacts the shopping experience, and how to keep your customers coming back. Client case studies are included!

Made in North American Parts

Maintenance

Maintenance is simple—no specialists required

Cayuga Displays uses readily available North American parts in all of its units wherever possible, making cleaning and service fast and frustration-free for store teams.

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After you first reach out to us, our proven process ensures your display performs from day one—maximizing merchandisable uptime and minimizing disruption to your store. Here’s what to expect.

1

Consult

We’ll meet with you to understand your store’s layout, customer traffic, and unique needs. We’ll help identify where and how to optimize your displays and workflows.
2

Collaborate

Ensure you get the ROI you’re looking for. Receive a tailored design proposal that includes insightful and valuable recommendations for elevating the customer experience and maximizing operational efficiency.
3

Deliver

Once approved, your new displays will be crafted, packaged, and shipped on time, ready to be installed and perform at peak efficiency, no matter your store’s size or location.

Getting started is simple

Call 800-839-5536, email sales@cayugadisplays.com, or fill out the form below.

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About Cayuga Displays

Reimagining displays for an evolving retail world

At Cayuga Displays, we believe the future of grocery retail should be more efficient and more human. For over 40 years, we’ve been rethinking displays from the ground up—designing modular systems that adapt with your needs and using cutting-edge technology to enhance the way people shop. It’s not just about displays. It’s about creating a smarter, more efficient, more human shopping experience together.

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