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Vollrath T3872946 2-Series Affordable Portable Serving Counters - T3872946
46" Buffet Breath Guard With Lights • Granite Vinyl-Clad Base • Enclosed StorageBring dependable hot-food holding anywhere on your serving line. Built on Vollrath’s field-proven Affordable Portable platform, this mobile station delivers three independently controlled thermoset wells, brilliant merchandising lights, and generous under-counter storage—all in a rugged, made-in-the-USA package that rolls wherever you need it.
Features
- 3 × 12" × 20" sealed thermoset wells – 480 W each – no spillage pans or water needed
- Independent manual dial thermostats for precise temperature control
- Acrylic buffet-style breath guard with factory-installed light fixtures (bulbs sold separately)
- Manifold drain simplifies end-of-service clean-up
- Enclosed base with smooth-glide sliding doors keeps essentials out of sight
- 20 ga 300-series stainless steel work surface resists corrosion and cleans easily
- Granite-pattern vinyl-clad 20 ga carbon-steel body stands up to bumps and scrapes
- 4" all-swivel casters—two locking—for effortless mobility and stability
- NSF 2 and cULus listed; built proudly in the USA
Ideal Applications
- School & university cafeterias
- Hotel breakfast and banquet lines
- Catering & convention service points
- Senior-living or healthcare tray lines
Specifications
| Model | 2-Series Affordable Portable™ Deluxe Hot Food Station – 3 Well, buffet guard w/ lights |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (W × D × H) | 46" × 28 5⁄8" × 57 5⁄16" (116.8 × 72.7 × 145.6 cm) |
| Work-Surface Height | ≈ 35" (88.9 cm) |
| Well Capacity | 3 full-size 12" × 20" pans |
| Heat Source | Thermoset in-well elements, 480 W per well (dry or wet) |
| Controls | 3 independent manual thermostats |
| Electrical | 120 V / 60 Hz / 1-ph • 18.3 A • 1,440 W total • 6 ft cord with NEMA 5-30P |
| Lighting | (2) incandescent fixtures, 250 W max each (bulbs not included) |
| Drainage | Common manifold drain with rear valve |
| Casters | 4 swivel casters (4"), 2 locking |
| Construction | 20 ga stainless work top; granite vinyl-clad 20 ga carbon-steel base |
| Certifications | NSF 2, cULus |
| Origin | Made in USA |
What our Experts Think
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Portable, buffet-ready hot-food station: The T3872946 is a 3-well, 46″-wide mobile serving counter — ideal for buffets, banquets, catering setups, or any operation needing a movable hot-food solution.
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Sealed-well, spill-free heating: Each thermoset well provides consistent heat without the need for spillage pans, reducing mess and simplifying cleanup.
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Independent temperature control per well: Manual dials allow staff to adjust heat for each well separately — perfect when holding different dishes at varying temperatures.
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Practical storage & mobility: Vinyl-clad carbon-steel base with enclosed storage behind sliding doors, plus four 4″ swivel casters (two lockable) for easy repositioning or storage.
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Professional presentation: Buffet-style breath guard (with optional lighting) ensures hygienic, guest-facing service suitable for front-of-house buffet or self-serve lines.
Q&A
Q: What is the Vollrath T3872946 2-Series Affordable Portable Serving Counter?
A: It’s a mobile hot-food serving station with three wells, designed for buffets, cafeterias, catering events, and other foodservice settings.
Q: How does it keep food hot?
A: Each well is a sealed thermoset unit with its own manual temperature dial, allowing precise and stable holding of multiple hot dishes without spillage pans.
Q: What makes this unit practical and service-ready?
A: Includes a buffet-style breath guard with lighting, an enclosed storage base with sliding doors, and four swivel casters (two locking) for easy mobility and secure placement.
Q: When is it best used?
A: Ideal for buffet lines, banquet halls, hotel or corporate cafeterias, and catering operations where a portable, plug-and-serve hot-food station is needed for multiple dishes.
Maintenance Tips
| Shipping | This item ships to |
| Delivery | Estimated between and . Will usually ship within 1 business day. |
All In-Stock orders ship out from our warehouses within 1-3 Business Days.
ORDER CONFIRMATION
As soon as your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail. (If you do not, please contact us and a representative can send over the digital receipt of your purchase). This confirms your order has been received in our system and your credit card is authorized for purchase. As soon as we receive your order, we begin processing to confirm that it is in stock and available for immediate shipment. If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will reach out to you via e-mail to confirm if you'd like to keep your order or cancel for a full refund. If your item(s) are available for immediate shipment, we will process the charges and submit the order for shipment.
ORDER SHIPMENT
Please reference your product page specific lead times. After shipment, items will arrive in 5-10 business days after order has been shipped out.
Certain items due to high demand and low supply can only be placed on back order at specific times. Please contact customer service to hear about any items availability.
Please contact us for rush shipping rates and options. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within four business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at sales@outdoorvana.com
Large items that ship via freight (not UPS or Fedex) require a signature upon delivery. You will receive a call from the shipping company to arrange a time and day for delivery that works for you.
PRODUCT QUALITY GUARANTEE
Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should contact us IMMEDIATELY. If your item(s) do arrived damaged, please contact us immediately within 48 Hours of delivery and send photos to sales@outdoorvana.com We will process an insurance claim on your behalf and happily work with you to resolve the issue or replace your order.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Generally, most of the items we carry can be returned within 30 days of receipt in new condition and unopened.
Returned products must be sent back with their original packaging and have all of the parts and components that they came with. Please contact the manufacturer for any warranty issues.
If there is a damage in the product, the customer is not responsible for the shipping costs and restocking fees that apply for the return.
Customer remorse: If there is no damage to the product, the customer will be responsible of paying for shipping and restocking fees. The customer will be given a refund of the remaining balance.
Please document (photograph) any damages upon receiving the item and report these damages to the delivery carrier if product was sent by LTL or freight (not by UPS, Fedex, USPS, etc).
Some items may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. Customer is responsible for return shipping and original shipping cost, even if the item was "free shipping". Any damages to products may void the return.
Returns must be accompanied with an RMA number. Please contact us in order to have one generated.
Should you have any questions about a particular product’s return policy we’re here to help. Please contact us and we will respond within 24 hours.
As stated in the Product Quality Guarantee, any item that arrives in less than perfect condition or missing parts will be handled at no extra cost. Refunds will be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.
It is the customers' responsibility to confirm the product will comply with their state, county or city codes. If you will be receiving an inspection by a county or city inspector, please ask them what they require.
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Our 100% Price Match Guarantee has the following Restrictions:
-Promotions such as rebates and buy one, get one free offers are not eligible
-We cannot price match items that are out of stock. The website can not be a discounter or auction website (ie; eBay, overstock, etc..)
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Give us a Call at 555-555-5555 or email us at support@outdoorvana.com with the Price Match Information.
Description
Vollrath T3872946 2-Series Affordable Portable Serving Counters - T3872946
46" Buffet Breath Guard With Lights • Granite Vinyl-Clad Base • Enclosed StorageBring dependable hot-food holding anywhere on your serving line. Built on Vollrath’s field-proven Affordable Portable platform, this mobile station delivers three independently controlled thermoset wells, brilliant merchandising lights, and generous under-counter storage—all in a rugged, made-in-the-USA package that rolls wherever you need it.
Features
- 3 × 12" × 20" sealed thermoset wells – 480 W each – no spillage pans or water needed
- Independent manual dial thermostats for precise temperature control
- Acrylic buffet-style breath guard with factory-installed light fixtures (bulbs sold separately)
- Manifold drain simplifies end-of-service clean-up
- Enclosed base with smooth-glide sliding doors keeps essentials out of sight
- 20 ga 300-series stainless steel work surface resists corrosion and cleans easily
- Granite-pattern vinyl-clad 20 ga carbon-steel body stands up to bumps and scrapes
- 4" all-swivel casters—two locking—for effortless mobility and stability
- NSF 2 and cULus listed; built proudly in the USA
Ideal Applications
- School & university cafeterias
- Hotel breakfast and banquet lines
- Catering & convention service points
- Senior-living or healthcare tray lines
Specifications
| Model | 2-Series Affordable Portable™ Deluxe Hot Food Station – 3 Well, buffet guard w/ lights |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (W × D × H) | 46" × 28 5⁄8" × 57 5⁄16" (116.8 × 72.7 × 145.6 cm) |
| Work-Surface Height | ≈ 35" (88.9 cm) |
| Well Capacity | 3 full-size 12" × 20" pans |
| Heat Source | Thermoset in-well elements, 480 W per well (dry or wet) |
| Controls | 3 independent manual thermostats |
| Electrical | 120 V / 60 Hz / 1-ph • 18.3 A • 1,440 W total • 6 ft cord with NEMA 5-30P |
| Lighting | (2) incandescent fixtures, 250 W max each (bulbs not included) |
| Drainage | Common manifold drain with rear valve |
| Casters | 4 swivel casters (4"), 2 locking |
| Construction | 20 ga stainless work top; granite vinyl-clad 20 ga carbon-steel base |
| Certifications | NSF 2, cULus |
| Origin | Made in USA |
What our Experts Think
-
Portable, buffet-ready hot-food station: The T3872946 is a 3-well, 46″-wide mobile serving counter — ideal for buffets, banquets, catering setups, or any operation needing a movable hot-food solution.
-
Sealed-well, spill-free heating: Each thermoset well provides consistent heat without the need for spillage pans, reducing mess and simplifying cleanup.
-
Independent temperature control per well: Manual dials allow staff to adjust heat for each well separately — perfect when holding different dishes at varying temperatures.
-
Practical storage & mobility: Vinyl-clad carbon-steel base with enclosed storage behind sliding doors, plus four 4″ swivel casters (two lockable) for easy repositioning or storage.
-
Professional presentation: Buffet-style breath guard (with optional lighting) ensures hygienic, guest-facing service suitable for front-of-house buffet or self-serve lines.
Q&A
Q: What is the Vollrath T3872946 2-Series Affordable Portable Serving Counter?
A: It’s a mobile hot-food serving station with three wells, designed for buffets, cafeterias, catering events, and other foodservice settings.
Q: How does it keep food hot?
A: Each well is a sealed thermoset unit with its own manual temperature dial, allowing precise and stable holding of multiple hot dishes without spillage pans.
Q: What makes this unit practical and service-ready?
A: Includes a buffet-style breath guard with lighting, an enclosed storage base with sliding doors, and four swivel casters (two locking) for easy mobility and secure placement.
Q: When is it best used?
A: Ideal for buffet lines, banquet halls, hotel or corporate cafeterias, and catering operations where a portable, plug-and-serve hot-food station is needed for multiple dishes.
Maintenance Tips
-
Wipe all surfaces after each use with a soft cloth and mild, non‑abrasive detergent to keep the stainless‑steel top and base clean and hygienic.
-
Avoid steel wool, abrasive scrubbers, bleach, or harsh chemicals, which can scratch or damage the stainless‑steel and base finish.
-
Inspect wheels/casters, hinges, screws, and handles regularly; tighten or replace hardware as needed to maintain stability and safe operation.
-
Dry thoroughly after cleaning to prevent moisture buildup, rust, or corrosion, especially around seams and joints.
-
Do not exceed the recommended weight capacity to preserve structural integrity and ensure safe use.
Shipping & Delivery
| Shipping | This item ships to |
| Delivery | Estimated between and . Will usually ship within 1 business day. |
All In-Stock orders ship out from our warehouses within 1-3 Business Days.
ORDER CONFIRMATION
As soon as your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail. (If you do not, please contact us and a representative can send over the digital receipt of your purchase). This confirms your order has been received in our system and your credit card is authorized for purchase. As soon as we receive your order, we begin processing to confirm that it is in stock and available for immediate shipment. If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will reach out to you via e-mail to confirm if you'd like to keep your order or cancel for a full refund. If your item(s) are available for immediate shipment, we will process the charges and submit the order for shipment.
ORDER SHIPMENT
Please reference your product page specific lead times. After shipment, items will arrive in 5-10 business days after order has been shipped out.
Certain items due to high demand and low supply can only be placed on back order at specific times. Please contact customer service to hear about any items availability.
Please contact us for rush shipping rates and options. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within four business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at sales@outdoorvana.com
Large items that ship via freight (not UPS or Fedex) require a signature upon delivery. You will receive a call from the shipping company to arrange a time and day for delivery that works for you.
PRODUCT QUALITY GUARANTEE
Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should contact us IMMEDIATELY. If your item(s) do arrived damaged, please contact us immediately within 48 Hours of delivery and send photos to sales@outdoorvana.com We will process an insurance claim on your behalf and happily work with you to resolve the issue or replace your order.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Generally, most of the items we carry can be returned within 30 days of receipt in new condition and unopened.
Returned products must be sent back with their original packaging and have all of the parts and components that they came with. Please contact the manufacturer for any warranty issues.
If there is a damage in the product, the customer is not responsible for the shipping costs and restocking fees that apply for the return.
Customer remorse: If there is no damage to the product, the customer will be responsible of paying for shipping and restocking fees. The customer will be given a refund of the remaining balance.
Please document (photograph) any damages upon receiving the item and report these damages to the delivery carrier if product was sent by LTL or freight (not by UPS, Fedex, USPS, etc).
Some items may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. Customer is responsible for return shipping and original shipping cost, even if the item was "free shipping". Any damages to products may void the return.
Returns must be accompanied with an RMA number. Please contact us in order to have one generated.
Should you have any questions about a particular product’s return policy we’re here to help. Please contact us and we will respond within 24 hours.
As stated in the Product Quality Guarantee, any item that arrives in less than perfect condition or missing parts will be handled at no extra cost. Refunds will be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.
It is the customers' responsibility to confirm the product will comply with their state, county or city codes. If you will be receiving an inspection by a county or city inspector, please ask them what they require.
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