Abstract: Disclosed is a human food and beverage utensil heater well system for use with liquid for utensil heating, comprising a well with a drain outlet and removable plug fitting to close the outlet, with a heating system to heat the well. Electrical components are adapted to operate the heating system. The well can be configured to fit for mounting with a top housing adapted to rest upon a counter. The plug fitting can have a handle to remove the plug. A faucet can be operated to fill the well. The plug fitting can have a conduit therethrough to connect with an overflow tube so that liquid flows through the tube and plug fitting to be discharged through the outlet and through a drain tube. In an embodiment, a well and heater system can have a valve associated with the well outlet to open or close flow therethrough.