Tea, mulled wine, hot cocoa and other hot beverages require a continuous and rapid supply of hot water. Professional percolators and water heaters differ from household kettles in their larger capacity, faster heating time and durability for intensive commercial use. BHS offers a full range of percolators and water heaters for the HoReCa sector across Europe.
Types of percolators and water heaters
Water heaters with instant or reservoir-based heating provide hot water by releasing a safety valve or pressing a lever. Percolators – hot beverage units with a built-in storage tank that maintains water at a regulated temperature. Cordless electric kettles – 1.5–3 L capacity, rapid heating, ergonomic design for daily use. Hot water dispensers for larger retail spaces – ensuring a continuous supply of hot water. Stationary water heaters with large capacity (5–30 L) for high-traffic cafés and hotel breakfast areas.
Where percolators and water heaters are used
In cafés and tea bars, a water heater is as important a piece of equipment as a coffee machine – precise water temperature is required for tea preparation (70–100°C depending on the type of tea). In hotel breakfast areas, a large-capacity water heater enables guest self-service. In restaurants and canteens, hot water is needed both for beverage preparation and for warm service processes. In office coffee corners and conference rooms, compact water heaters ensure rapid service. BHS offers solutions for all these applications.
HACCP and food safety
Water heaters must be made from materials that are safe for food contact. Stainless steel or approved plastic tanks, which are not harmful under the influence of hot water, are the standard for professional HoReCa use. Regular maintenance – limescale removal and disinfection – is mandatory to prevent bacterial growth in the tank. A water heater installed next to a coffee machine should be connected to filtered water to reduce limescale and improve beverage taste. Regular maintenance extends the equipment’s service life and ensures hygiene.
HoReCa usage scenarios
Specialty café with a wide tea selection – a water heater with adjustable temperature (60–100°C) for precise preparation of different teas. Hotel breakfast for 50+ guests – a large-capacity stationary water heater in a self-service buffet. Restaurant with Eastern tea or mulled wine offerings – a compact percolator with an elegant design. Office kitchen – a cordless electric kettle with large capacity for rapid service to multiple employees. BHS helps select the optimal water heater for every HoReCa format across Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What capacity should be chosen for a café? A small café with 20–50 customers per day will suffice with a 3–5 L kettle or water heater. A larger café or hotel with 100+ customers per day requires a 10–20 L stationary water heater or several units in parallel. BHS consultants help calculate the required capacity.
Are water heaters suitable for hot water for sous-vide or cooking? No – percolators and water heaters are designed for beverage preparation, not for large-scale production processes. Sous-vide requires specialised circulators. BHS offers both types of equipment.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.
