hot counter
Heated food display
A hot counter is a heated display case in a grocery store, deli, or cafeteria where prepared foods are kept warm for purchase: I grabbed some fried chicken from the hot counter.
The term distinguishes it from cold cases holding salads, sandwiches, or chilled items.
- deliPrepared foods shop
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- cafeteriaSelf-service dining facility
- rotisserieRotating meat cooker
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