the invention relates to a device for heating food comprising a frame , a pan or basket having an opening into which the food to be heated can be placed , which pan or basket can be coupled to the frame by means of coupling means and in which the frame comprises a heating element and a fan for circulating heated air in the pan or basket , and a drive for rotating the pan or basket about a non - vertical rotation axis during the heating of food in a heating position of the frame . the frame is designed such that the pan or basket can be coupled to the frame while the pan or basket is on a supporting surface with its opening directed upwards . the invention also comprises a method for heating food .