Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U
A half-height Metro holding and proofing cabinet with universal slides for kitchens that switch pan sizes through the day. It needs a 20 A outlet.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
The Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U is the better commercial food warmer overall, rated 2.9 to 1.9. The Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U leads on features and capacity. The VEVOR 8-Tier Hot Box Food Warmer costs $840.09 less ($1,059.90 vs $1,899.99).
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VEVOR 8-Tier Hot Box Food Warmer
A budget stainless hot box for caterers and schools that hold hotel pans before service. It does not carry a sanitation listing.
Amazon $1,059.90$1,059.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U for features (proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters vs adjustable universal slides) and capacity (16 sheet pans vs 8 shelves).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every holding & proofing cabinets commercial food warmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U | VEVOR 8-Tier Hot Box Food Warmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 32 $118.75 per sheet pan ($1,899.99, 16 sheet pans) | 26 $132.49 per shelf ($1,059.90, 8 shelves) |
| Capacity 15% | 55 16 sheet pans | 16 8 shelves |
| Features 25% | 80 proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters | 10 adjustable universal slides |
| NSF & UL listing 25% | 0 no sanitation or electrical listing published, scored as none | 0 no sanitation or electrical listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U | VEVOR 8-Tier Hot Box Food Warmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Holding cabinet | Holding cabinet |
| Sheet pans (18×26) | 16 | - |
| Slide pairs included | 6 | - |
| Shelves | - | 8 |
| Heat | ||
| Power | 2,000 W | 1,300 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Current | 16 A | - |
| Plug | NEMA 5-20P | - |
| Temperature range | 80 to 190 °F | 80 to 185 °F |
| Proof mode | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Insulated | No | No |
| Thermometer | Yes | - |
| Clear door | Yes | No |
| Universal slides | Yes | Yes |
| Casters | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 25.6 × 28.9 × 42.3 in | 25.6 × 29.9 × 58.5 in |
| Weight | 104 lb | 129 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |