Hot-dog steamer system

A steaming system for steaming food, the steaming system comprising:

• a base component adapted for receiving fluid therein, the base component being adapted to cooperate with a steam generating apparatus configured to heat said fluid to produce steam;
• at least one steaming component comprising a steaming compartment adapted to contain food to be steamed, the at least one steaming component being operatively mounted on the base component and being in fluid communication with the base component;
• the steaming system being operable in a steaming configuration where the components are stacked onto one another to allow circulation of steam from the base component to the steaming compartment, the steaming system being further operable in a storage configuration wherein the base component is contained within the steaming compartment;
• wherein the at least one steaming component comprises a bottom surface having at least one opening to allow circulation of steam therethrough;
• wherein the base component comprises a support plate adapted to support the at least one steaming component;
• wherein the at least one steaming component is provided with a removable lid;
• wherein the removable lid comprises a fastening mechanism adapted to secure the lid to the at least one steaming component wherein the fastening mechanism comprises at least one locking clip;
• wherein the removable lid is provided with a top handle;
• and wherein the top handle is operable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration;
• wherein the steam generating apparatus is integrated within the base component and comprises at least one heating element;
• wherein the steaming system comprises an actuator for operating the heating element and wherein the actuator is an adjustable timer;
• wherein the base component is provided with at least one handle to facilitate transportation of the base component;
• wherein the base component is provided with a water level indicator;
• wherein the steaming system comprises at least one refill spout adapted to allow fluid to be provided to the base component while the steaming system is in the steaming configuration;
• wherein the refill spout comprises a slidable compartment operable in an open and closed configuration;
• and wherein the refill spout is positioned on the support plate;
• wherein the at least one steaming component has an access mechanism adapted to allow access to the steaming compartment while the steaming system is in the steaming configuration;
• and
• wherein the access mechanism comprises an access door located on a sidewall of the at least one steaming component wherein the access door is made from a clear material adapted to allow observation of the at least one steaming compartment from outside;
• wherein the access mechanism further comprises an access tray adapted to slide out of the at least one steaming compartment when the access door is opened;
• wherein opening the access door simultaneously causes the access tray to slide out of the at least one steaming compartment;
• and wherein the access tray is removably connected to the steaming system.