Carter-Hoffmann (Middleby) DF1818-5 Heated Cabinets & Holding Shelves

Carter-Hoffmann DF1818-5 Doorless Pizza Holding Cabinet

Keep every pizza hot, fresh and ready for fast service with the Carter-Hoffmann DF1818-5. This compact ½-size cabinet gently holds up to five 18" × 18" pizza boxes on independently heated shelves, giving busy kitchens the flexibility to stage carry-out, delivery and buffet orders without sacrificing quality.

Why the DF1818-5 stands out

• Door-free, pass-through design – load from the kitchen side and grab from the service side without opening doors or blocking workflow.
• Five heated shelves – each shelf has its own element and hard-coat aluminum heat plate for even, direct contact heat.
• Digital precision – program cabinet temperature (up to 225 °F) and set an independent countdown timer for each shelf; audio/visual alarms let you know when time is up.
• Fast preheat – reaches a holding temperature of 160 °F in about 15–20 minutes.
• Field-stackable – nest a second DF1818-4 or DF1818-5 on top (no stacking kit required) to double capacity.
• Built for the rush – all-stainless exterior, 12-gauge stainless base frame and rugged 3" swivel casters with brakes.
• Plug-and-play – 120 V, 1 ph, 1500 W with a standard NEMA 5-15P cord set.
• ETL & ETL-Sanitation listed for compliance and peace of mind.

At-a-glance specifications

Ideal applications

• Quick-service & fast-casual pizza concepts
• Delivery and take-out staging areas
• Convenience stores & grab-and-go counters
• Buffet lines needing fresh-baked pizza availability

Looking for more capacity? Stack an additional DF1818-5 unit or ask about optional rolling stands and 230 V configurations.