Forbes Action Stations, allow you to make it the way you want it, on-site!
Not every location serves the same dishes. Not every chef has the same specialties. Today’s chefs are looking to include local and authentic appeal to their menu offerings. From breakfast bars to full-service dinner stations, these versatile action stations are built to adapt to your specific needs.
You can configure the perfect station at your desired location to suit your operational needs through a combination of built-in appliances, and swappable appliance tiles. Go fully custom by choosing the accessories that fit your cooking needs and menu offerings. Custom isn’t your thing? We have several pre-configured stations to choose from to help streamline the process and will have you up and cooking in no time!
Lights, camera, action!
Action Stations by Forbes Industries give you the ability to transform what appears to be a standard food service station into any configuration for cooking, grilling, warming, cooling, chilling, and displaying food.
Turn heads and panels
Forbes Action Station panels are completely removable, no tools required! Panel sets can be ordered single or double-sided giving you the flexibility to change looks between events in under a minute. This also makes cleanup a breeze! With removable panels, there are no hard-to-reach places.
Social engagement
Buffets are a thing of the past. And besides, who’s ever shared a picture of a static buffet anyway? An interactive food station makes for a more enjoyable, sharable experience and offers your guests the ability to customize their dish selections to their liking.
Adaptability by you
Each Action Station can be easily adapted and changed on-site to fit your specific menu. Choose from several different interchangeable appliance tiles that will streamline your menu offering to your needs.
Unplug and play
When you have an ideal location picked out for an event and find there is no dedicated power, what can you do? Battery power options allow you to take your operation to the streets.
Built Forbes tough
With extensive engineering and unmatched reliability, Forbes Action Stations are built to last, increasing your ROI.
Zone in
Our Action Stations are set up in zones to give you the most versatility in food prep. Half of the station is set as a dedicated zone for larger or more frequently used appliances and two swappable zones for less frequently used tiles. On the dedicated zone, choose from either a 1-pan or 2-pan sized appliance.
Roll in style
Banquet in the ballroom? Rooftop reception? Party on the patio? Take the action where you need it. Heavy duty casters make it easy to move each station where you want it when you want it.
Step 1: Pick your panel style and finish
Panels have multiple laminate and wood veneer finish options available to personalize to your property’s specific palate. Finish panels can be ordered as single-sided fixed panels or as double-sided reversible/removable panels. To see all finish options, visit our colors and finish options page.
Foss
Claremont
Rustica
Groove
Fiji
Katana*
*Not all cooking accessories are available
on Katana. Call for more information.
Step 2: Pick your frame finish
Brushed Stainless Steel
Powder Epoxy Painted Steel
Step 3: Pick an EXPANDABLE appliance configuration
Fixed appliance Zones
Swappable Appliance tile Zones
Fixed/Expandable Appliances Tile Zones
A
This zone is reserved for either two single appliances or one 2-pan sized appliance from the built-in appliance options
B
These zones are reserved for two individual swappable appliance tiles of your choice from the swappable appliance tile options
Expandable Kit Options
Hot Station
A
2-Pan hot + cold well (fixed)
B
Electric griddle (tile)
Cutting Board (tile)
Cold Station
A
2-Pan cold well (fixed)
B
Cutting Board (tile)
Cooking induction (tile)
BREAKFAST STATION
A
2-Pan cold well (fixed)
B
Cooking induction (tile)
Electric griddle (tile)
CARVING STATION
A
Warming induction x2 (fixed)
B
Cooking Induction (tile)
Carving station with heat lamp (tile)
SUSHI STATION
A
2-Pan frost top (fixed)
B
Cutting Board (tile)
Insulated sink/ice well (tile)
Step 3: Or pick from our pre-configured FIXED appliance units
Fixed appliance Zones
Fixed Appliances Zones
A
On fixed units, all items are permanently installed and have up to 4 appliance zones or can be single units up to four-pan appliances in most cases
Fixed Kit Options
WARMING INDUCTION STATION
A
Warming induction tiles x4 (fixed)
COOKING INDUCTION STATION
A
Cooking induction tiles x4 (fixed)
HOT + COLD WELL STATION
A
2-Pan cold well (fixed)
HOT PLATE STATION
A
4-Pan hot plate (fixed)
COLD PLATE STATION
A
4-Pan cold plate (fixed)
INSULATED ICE WELL STATION WITH COVERS
A
Recessed Ice well with covers (fixed)
Fixed Appliance Options
- Warming Induction (1-4)
- Cooking Induction (1-4)
- Ice Well (1-4 pan)
- Ice Well with Covers (1-4 pan)
- Hot Well (1-4 pan)
- Cold Well – Mechanically Cooled (1-4 pan)
- Hot + Cold Well Combination Unit (1-4 pan)
- Hot Plate (1-4)
- Frost Top (24″, 36″, 48″)
- Electric Griddle (24″, 36″, 48″)
- Soup Well (1-4)
Swappable appliance title options
- Warming Induction
- Cooking induction
- Electric Griddle
- Carving Station with Heat Lamp
- Shawarma
- Cutting Board
- Insulated Sink/Ice Well
- Power pop-up
- Blank Tile
- and more…
Not seeing what you’re looking for? Give us a call and we can assist in designing your dream action stations! Our skilled designers and engineers have years of industry expertise and are standing by to assist you.
Porcelain countertop options are available for high heat applications. They are perfect for concealed induction cooking leaving the countertop open for other applications when not in use.
Not using induction? Feel free to choose from any of our standard Avonite or Trend countertop finishes.
Step 4: Pick countertop
Porcelain Countertop Options (Required for high heat elements)
For a complete list of standard countertop finish options, visit our colors and finish options page.
Step 5: Add a portable sneeze guard
Sneeze guards are an easy solution to mitigating the spread of germs. Adjustable height, portable sneeze guards are available to protect your freshly prepared food from airborne contaminants.
Step 6: Pick your power method
We have a few options for you. If you already have outlets where you need them, corded is the way to go. Plug-in units are ready to go at all times and go the distance for those extra-long events.
Or, if you’re looking for an opportunity to change the scene a little but are limited on power access at that perfect location, then upgrade to BUILT-IN rechargeable battery power. This will open new opportunities allowing you to take your Action Station anywhere. Battery powered units generally run for 2-3 minimum hours before needing to recharge!
Battery Operated (2-3 hours)
Plug-in (unlimited usage)
Already have outlets in place? Then just plug it in, turn it on and get the party started!
Need a battery powered unit? Multiple battery pack options are available. Units are configured to provide power for a minimum 2-3 hours of battery use at full capacity allowing you to serve your entire event with full confidence. After use, simply plug into a standard outlet to recharge. Charge times vary depending on battery pack size and the depth of discharge.
Step 7: Storage made easy
You’ve made your investment and you have several appliance tiles and fi nish panel sets for every occasion. Now where do you put everything to keep from getting damaged or misplaced?
Enter the simplistic storage cart. It is built with vertical storage compartments for your finish panel sets and horizontal slides for your appliance tiles to keep your pieces from being damaged or getting lost. You’ll be prepared for any occasion.
Additional appliance tiles store horizontally to keep them from getting lost or damaged.
If you choose to order your Action Station with reversible panel sets, they can be stored vertically to keep them from getting lost or damaged.
