🎥 Watch the video testimonial: https://youtu.be/eFonNtBQdgM
After more than 40 years in professional kitchens, Chef Thomas Connell, Executive Chef at Admirals Cove, has seen it all — from high-pressure banquets to off-site events in challenging conditions. Over that time, one truth has become clear: the right equipment can make or break your service.
So when Chef Connell first discovered the EcoHold Banqueting Cart, it immediately stood out.
The longer we do this, the more it hurts — so you look for things that make your life easier. And this makes your life easier.
Designed by People Who Understand Chefs
Chef Connell first came across the EcoHold at a trade show, and it immediately struck a chord. What impressed him wasn’t just how it looked — but how clearly it was designed for working chefs.
He saw instantly how versatile it could be for his operation at Admirals Cove. He uses EcoHold to stage and load cold plates the night before an event, keeping everything organized and temperature-safe without cluttering his kitchen.
I load everything the night before, put the cold plates in the freezer, and stage it all in the walk-in. On event day, I just roll it out — whether it’s a house, a lawn, or a boat — and I know my product is held at temp for hours.
That level of preparation has given his team confidence to execute bigger, more complex events while maintaining the consistency Admirals Cove is known for.
Precision Heat Control That Chefs Can Trust
For Chef Connell, one of EcoHold’s standout features is its temperature precision and even heat distribution.
We ran temperature tests and had just a two-degree variance from top to bottom — that’s unheard of.
Each EcoBurner has its own chimney that channels heat evenly through the chamber, preventing the cold spots that plague traditional hot-holding equipment. With individual dials on each burner, Chef Connell can fine-tune temperatures to suit any dish.
It’s a level of control that gives him confidence in every service, every time.
Safe, Efficient, and Designed for Real-World Kitchens
Beyond performance, safety is a major reason Chef Connell swears by EcoBurner. Having worked with open-flame systems for decades, he’s seen his share of accidents caused by Sterno and similar fuel sources.
Every one of us has lit something on fire — a carpet, a tabletop, even ourselves — with Sterno. The EcoBurner system eliminates that risk. It’s safe, efficient, and just makes sense.
That safety — combined with its efficiency — means his team can focus on service instead of worrying about hazards.
Built to Last, Easy to Move
Chef Connell is also quick to point out the durability and design details that make EcoHold so practical. From reinforced bumpers and thick glass panels to smooth, easy mobility even when fully loaded, everything about it feels solid, reliable, and ready for real kitchen life.
You can tell this was thought out by someone who actually works in kitchens. From the way the doors open when your hands are full, to the bumper rails and wheel design — it’s made for the way we really work.
A Thoughtful Innovation for the Industry
After four decades in hospitality, Chef Connell doesn’t praise equipment lightly. What impressed him most is that EcoHold feels genuinely chef-driven, not just another product made to fill a gap.
Most products are made just to fill a niche. This one was designed for us — for real chefs. If I’d had this 20 or 30 years ago, my back might feel a lot better today.
For Chef Thomas Connell and the team at Admirals Cove, EcoHold has become more than just a banqueting cart — it’s a smarter, safer, and more reliable way to work.
🎥 Watch Chef Thomas Connell’s testimonial here: https://youtu.be/eFonNtBQdgM
Original Interview Footage 1: https://youtu.be/pPFTBSY-8Qs
Original Interview Footage 2: https://youtu.be/8kbXfKf1tf8
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