Chafing dish
What is a chafing dish and how do I use it?
The chafing dish is a professional catering appliance that keeps food or a cooked dish at the desired temperature for any buffet presentation: the stainless-steel GN tray rests in a container filled with water, the water tray, which is a bain-marie tray: it is the water that keeps the food warm for the buffet presentation. The chafing dish does not cook the food, it is a kind of oven and it is the water in the dish that rises to the temperature to heat the food prepared in the kitchen. The chafing dish can work with special burners, like a stove, or with an induction hob, or it can simply be electric with a heating element. Depending on the depth of the chafing dish, you will have a greater or lesser capacity in L.
There are different shapes of chafing dishes, rectangular or round. Round chafing dishes are better for soups and sauces, which are easier to serve in a round dish.
Chafing dishes can also have different lids: roll-top lids, which make it easy to close the chafing dish after serving, or the classic stand-up lid, which has the disadvantage of taking up too much space on the worktop. Some chafing dishes come with a stand to hold serving utensils. You can also buy a stainless-steel spoon rest separately, or in other materials such as melamine. The lid can be all stainless steel or have a glass section so you can see the food without having to open the chafing dish.
Whatever your choice, the chafing dish is an essential piece of professional equipment for your breakfast buffets and buffet receptions, for hotels, restaurants, but also for local authorities, hospitals and holiday and leisure centres.
Fuel gel chafing dish, electric chafing dish or induction chafing dish?
The chafing dish keeps food warm thanks to a heat source: this heat source can be provided by burners or by electricity, either because the chafing dish is connected directly to the power supply or because it is used with an induction hob.
The electric chafing dish is safer because there is no flame, but you must have a socket nearby. Some chafing dishes have induction/burners and you can choose to use either burners or an induction hob.
The burners use a flammable gel or liquid.
At Buffet Plus you will find a wide range of professional chafing dishes in GN sizes, with roll-top or fixed lids, round chafing dishes, all stainless steel or stainless steel and glass lids. The glass lid has an advantage: it allows your customer to see the contents of the chafing dish before opening it.
In this section, Buffet Plus also offers you a choice of induction hobs and warmers, as well as accessories for your chafing dishes: spare parts, burners, lids, spoon rests, heating elements, rails for GN containers, clear hinged lids and granite chips, ideal for keeping eggs warm.
Depending on the model, a stand for an electric element may be included. Discover the round 4L chafing dish available in stainless steel, copper, red, yellow or black!
For full product details, click on the product label and Art. Nr.. You'll also find all the spare parts for the chafing dishes on offer: GN water container (bain-marie), lid, electric heating element, fuel, etc.
Why choose a circular chafing dish?
Choosing a round chafing dish can offer a number of advantages, depending on your specific needs for presenting and serving hot food. It's an excellent choice for aesthetic, practical and functional reasons, offering an elegant presentation while keeping food hot and easily accessible.
Aesthetics: Round chafing dishes often have an elegant, classic look that can add a sophisticated touch to a buffet or serving table.
Heat uniformity: the round shape allows for a more even distribution of heat, which can help keep food at a constant temperature.
Versatility: A round chafing dish is often used for specific dishes such as soups, stews, curries or casseroles as its shape is ideal for this type of preparation.
Ease of serving: the round shape allows easy access from all sides, which can be practical for large events where several people are serving at the same time.
Optimum use of space: in certain buffet configurations, round chafing dishes can be arranged to maximise the space available, offering greater flexibility in the layout of the food presented.
Visual appeal: the round shape can add a visually appealing element to the presentation, particularly when combined with other chafing dish shapes to create a varied and interesting presentation.
Delivery times: Buffet Plus will dispatch your order within 24 to 48 hours if the product is in stock, otherwise it will generally take 10 working days. Free delivery in Metropolitan France for orders over 300 euros VAT Excl., or collection at our plant with an appointment (we do not have a retail shop).