LAKESIDE

About LAKESIDE

Lakeside Manufacturing is a US-based manufacturer of stainless steel foodservice equipment, established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1946. The company's product line centers on mobile transport and storage equipment for commercial kitchens, healthcare foodservice, and institutional dining operations. Core product families include heated and unheated plate dispensers, ice caddies and ice tote transport carts, mobile kiosks and mart carts, breakfast carts, utility carts, tray and pan racks, and stainless steel sinks and work tables. These products are used in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, corporate cafeterias, hotels, catering operations, and correctional facilities — anywhere food must be moved, held at temperature, or stored between preparation and service. Lakeside equipment is constructed primarily from stainless steel, with many models carrying NSF certification for food equipment sanitation. Plate dispensers are available in heated and unheated configurations, with plate size capacities typically ranging from approximately 9 inches upward and overall heights around 38 inches for standard mobile units. Ice caddies are offered in capacities from 50 lb to 200 lb, with hinged doors and caster configurations that include fixed, swivel, and combination arrangements. Mobile kiosks and carts are built with one or more compartments, finishes such as gray sand, royal blue, red, and silver, and swivel casters with brakes for stability during service. 3G Electric supplies the Lakeside line as part of its industrial and commercial equipment catalog, carrying 285 SKUs across carts, racks, sinks, and related foodservice items. 3G Electric serves plant engineers, maintenance managers, and procurement specialists who need to specify or replace foodservice transport and storage equipment. The catalog includes dimensional specifications, material and finish details, caster types, and capacity ratings so buyers can match equipment to existing kitchen layouts and operational requirements. 3G Electric ships globally and supports custom order interpretation where standard configurations require adjustment. For technical buyers, Lakeside products are specified by plate size, overall height, depth, compartment count, door type, caster arrangement, and capacity. Stainless steel construction is standard across the line, with finishes selected for durability and cleanability in food-contact environments. NSF certification appears on models where sanitation standards apply, such as heated plate dispensers. The product range addresses the movement of food and serviceware through multiple stages of foodservice operations: receiving and storage, preparation, holding, transport to service areas, and return of soiled items. Mobile kiosks and mart carts support point-of-service applications in retail foodservice, patient feeding, and remote dining locations. Breakfast carts and utility carts handle bulk transport of trays, dishes, and supplies. Ice caddies and tote carts manage ice distribution from production areas to service stations. Plate dispensers keep plates at serving temperature or ambient temperature depending on the model, reducing handling and improving throughput during peak service periods. 3G Electric's role is to make this catalog accessible to procurement and engineering teams that need documented specifications, consistent part numbers, and the ability to source replacement units or expand existing fleets. The 285 SKUs in the Lakeside line cover the common configurations used in institutional and commercial foodservice, with additional models available through custom order interpretation when standard catalog items do not match a specific dimensional or capacity requirement.

Common Applications

• Hospital and nursing home foodservice — Heated plate dispenser cart (MPN 8209) for holding and dispensing plates at patient tray assembly lines.
• Hotel and catering ice service — Ice tote transport carts (MPN 230, 240, 250) in 50 lb, 125 lb, and 200 lb capacities for moving ice from production to banquet and bar stations.
• School and corporate cafeteria — Breakfast carts (MPN 668RD, MPN 663) for transporting breakfast items and supplies from kitchen to serving areas.
• Retail foodservice and remote dining — Mobile kiosks (SKU 68010GS, SKU 39T782) with one or two compartments for point-of-service display and transport.
• Correctional and institutional feeding — Stainless steel utility carts and transport equipment for moving trays, dishes, and supplies through secure facilities.
• Commercial kitchen renovation — Replacement plate dispensers, ice caddies, and carts specified by plate size, capacity, and caster type to match existing layouts.