Hot Water Urns

There are a few key considerations you’ll want to account for when you’re choosing the best hot water urn for your kitchen or catering business. The first thing is capacity. The number of drinks you need to serve at any one time will dictate how much water volume you need.

Our range spans smaller models, starting with 8 to 10 litres of water capacity, ranging up to large 40 litre options. The average tea or coffee is around 250ml, meaning an 8 litre option can make around 32 cups, while a 40 litre model can make up to 160. Depending on how much space you have available, you’ll also want to account for the overall footprint of the water urn you’re considering purchasing to make sure you can display and store it.

Next, you’ll want to consider whether you want variable temperatures for your hot water urn. Some teas or drinks benefit from brewing at around 80℃, meaning variable controls can be useful.

Finally, you may also want to consider additional features or functionality, like energy efficient models, or models with useful functions that make cleaning and maintenance easier. We also recommend considering opting for a stainless steel water urn, owing to how durable they are and how much more insulating metal is when compared to plastic. 

Stainless steel is a useful material for all manner of kitchen appliances, from your cooking equipment to your dishwasher. It’s more resilient and longer lasting, along with being easier to clean and maintain. Stainless steel water urns are no exception and while plastic models will get the same job done, stainless steel offers greater longevity and better insulation. Stainless steel is typically a better choice environmentally too, along with being the top choice for food health and safety. If you do choose a plastic hot water urn, make sure to opt for one that’s BPA free. 

Keeping a water urn in top working condition isn’t difficult. As a general rule, you’ll have a few parts that can be removed entirely for easy cleaning, including the tap, lid and drip tray. When it comes to the water tank itself, we recommend fully emptying it after use and cleaning it with a gentle detergent before rinsing it thoroughly. If you work in an area with hard water, you may need to descale your water urn periodically to keep it clean on the inside. Some models come with this functionality while others will require a few extra steps.

Each water urn will come with its own care and maintenance instructions from the manufacturer, we recommend reading these carefully to ensure you’re following the best practices. 

Typically, hot water urns don’t require a lot of energy to run. Stainless steel models will usually come with good insulation, preventing heat loss and making it easier for the element to bring your water up to temperature.

To optimise your use, we recommend filling your hot water urn with the volume of water you need rather than to the maximum capacity if you won’t use all of it. This reduction in the volume of water that needs to be heated reduces the amount of power required to bring it to your preferred temperature. 

While we don’t offer custom branding for our water urns, we do stock a broad range of sizes to suit your needs. Depending on the volume of water you want to be able to keep on hand, you can find smaller models with 8 to 10 litres of water, ranging up to large models with a 40 litre capacity. 

To deliver the best range, with reliable products that will last, we source our stock from the top commercial kitchen appliance brands in the world. They utilise high-quality, food-safe materials, and many offer comprehensive warranties so you know you’re covered in the unlikely event that you experience an issue with your water urn. 

When it comes to serving customers quickly and efficiently, hot water urns can streamline the process and reduce bottlenecks at catered events. By having access to high volumes of hot water, guests can easily serve themselves and top up their drinks. They can be paired with coffee machines or operate as a stand-alone appliance to match the needs of your establishment.

Hot water urns are portable and don’t require a fixed water connection, meaning they’re suitable for use in a variety of settings. You can take them outdoors to be stored under a shade cloth for events, keep them in a lobby during conferences, or in an office kitchen, they’re an affordable and convenient way to ensure you can always make hot drinks on demand.