Custom Hot & Cold Island Food Bar – Two Tier Packaged Hot Grab & Go, Rice Warmers and Refrigerated Packaged Food End Caps – MDR IHFRP Series
The Atlantic Food Bars IHFB Series Island Hot Food Bars start with a basic footprint – you select the size, we will design a hot food bar based upon our innovative heat transfer system that GUARANTEES temperature maintenance, and keeps your food looking fresh and inviting. Sell different hot prepared foods based upon the time of the day or month of the year. Our base model includes infinite & individual controls on top of bottom heat of each well, built in container shelf in the body to maximize merchandising in your floor space and tubular sneezeguard design with flip up glass for ease of cleaning and loading. Upgrade the base model with options such as an enclosed jewelry style glass display, autofill wells, induction hot wells, granite countertop, an end hot food display with container and condiment station, rice warmers, soup wells or a soup bar end, and our exclusive “No-Visible-Means-Of-Support” Sneezeguard, which offers optimal visibility and convenience – the glass stays up in the position in which you let go. This sneezeguard includes scratch resistant tempered glass with polished edges on the ends, top and sneeze shield.
The Atlantic Food Bars Single-Sided MDR Series Multi-Deck Refrigerated Packaged Food Merchandiser is ideal for cold grab & go sandwiches, salads, fruit, sides, beverages and more. If you are selling refrigerated food full service, you won’t believe the profitability of this self service unit due to reduced labor costs, convenience for shoppers, higher sales and lower shrink. Create more impulse sales and grow your cold packaged food program! Maximize merchandising impact with optional clear end panels to provide visibility from all angles.
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
What is a hot and cold island food bar in a supermarket?
A hot and cold island food bar is a centralized merchandising solution that combines heated wells for hot prepared foods and refrigerated sections for cold grab-and-go items in one footprint. It allows supermarkets and c-stores to offer a wide variety of ready-to-eat meals, maximizing floor space while driving impulse purchases.
What types of food can be displayed in a two-tier grab-and-go food bar?
Two-tier food bars are ideal for merchandising a mix of hot or cold items, including:
- Hot entrées such as rotisserie chicken, rice bowls, and prepared meals
- Soups and sides
- Refrigerated items like sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, and beverages
- Packaged grab-and-go meals for quick customer access
Operators adjust their offerings throughout the day to match customer demand.
How do hot food bars maintain safe serving temperatures?
Atlantic Food Bars hot food bars use an advanced heat transfer system designed to ensure consistent temperature maintenance across every hot deck and every well. With independent top and bottom heat controls, operators can fine-tune each section to meet food safety standards while keeping food fresh and visually appealing.
What are the benefits of adding a refrigerated grab-and-go merchandiser?
Refrigerated packaged food merchandisers provide several key benefits:
- Increased sales through impulse purchases
- Reduced labor costs with self-service merchandising
- Improved product visibility and accessibility
- Lower shrink due to controlled temperature environments
These units are especially effective for expanding ready-to-eat meal programs.
Can a hot and cold island food bar be customized?
Yes. Atlantic Food Bars systems are highly customizable. Operators can select:
- Unit size and configuration
- Countertop materials such as granite
- Add-ons like rice warmers, soup wells, and condiment stations
- Enhanced display features like jewelry-style glass and clear end panels
This allows each unit to be tailored to the store’s layout and product mix.
What is a “no-visible-means-of-support” sneezeguard?
A no-visible-means-of-support sneezeguard is a modern glass design that eliminates bulky supports, providing a clean, open look. It improves product visibility, enhances the customer experience, and includes durable tempered glass that stays securely in position while allowing easy access for cleaning and restocking.
How do multi-deck refrigerated merchandisers improve merchandising?
Multi-deck refrigerated merchandisers display products across multiple shelves, creating a strong visual impact and maximizing vertical space. Optional clear end panels further enhance visibility, allowing customers to see products from multiple angles and increasing the likelihood of purchase.
Are hot and cold island displays suitable for high-volume supermarkets?
Yes. These systems are designed for high-traffic retail environments, offering durability, efficient temperature control, and flexible configurations. They support both full-service and self-service programs, making them ideal for supermarkets, convenience stores, and foodservice operations.
How can supermarkets increase grab-and-go food sales?
To grow grab-and-go sales, supermarkets should:
- Offer a balanced mix of hot and cold prepared foods
- Use high-visibility island displays in key traffic areas
- Rotate menu offerings based on time of day
- Implement self-service refrigerated merchandisers to reduce labor costs
Combining these strategies with well-designed equipment can significantly boost profitability.
Why choose Atlantic Food Bars for hot and cold food merchandising?
Atlantic Food Bars brings over 75 years of manufacturing expertise and innovative design to every unit. Key advantages include:
- Proven heat transfer technology with temperature reliability
- Flexible customization options
- Premium materials and modern display aesthetics
- Solutions designed to maximize sales per square foot
These features help retailers create attractive, high-performing foodservice programs.
