Abstract: A thermoelectric apparatus for heating or cooling food and drink containers. The apparatus has at least one compartment for holding a container that is to be heated or cooled and in association therewith a thermoelectric device in intimate contact on the one hand with a concave holder for the container that is being heated or cooled and on the other hand with a heat exchanger having radiator and blower sections. The apparatus is powered by low voltage DC and is suitable for use in motor vehicles.