SternoBuffet Kit Foldable Chafing Dish Buffet Set - Chafing Dishes for Buffet & Catering Food Warmers - Catering Supplies & Food Warming Trays for Buffet Party - 8-Piece Chafing Dish Set

We bought this chafing dish for an appreciation party we threw for our contractors, who did the remodel on our house. We ordered some food from a local restaurant, and the two dishes did a great job keeping the food hot. We have done the same things a few other times when we held small get togethers of around 15 people. The foldable chafing dish set is very sturdy when set up, and fits neatly back in the box when the party is over. It's compact size makes storage easy. Even if you only use this once, or twice, a year for the holidays, it's worthwhile to own this setup, rather than getting a flimsy disposable one from the local party store, if they even have them.

Per the instructions, make sure you fill the bath with hot water first; the fuel canisters won't be able to provide enough energy to heat the water in the bath from cold. I've been using it for camping to serve small outings and it works great! Makes for a fantastic breakfast buffet!It's cheap so I give it some lenience. My only complaint is that there are several sharp edges, especially on the frame and fuel canister holders. Great for private use, but I'd be very nervous about using these in a busy commercial setting as someone is bound to cut themselves in that kind of fast-paced environment.Straightforward assembly and cleans up easily.

I bought this before my son's 5th grade graduation party to use for taco fillings, and it's exactly what we needed! It's very easy to use, even for someone who has never used a Sterno heater before. It keeps the food hot for a few hours with 2 Sterno gel-cans, that fit in the provided holders. We lined the 2 pan inserts with aluminum foil to make clean-up even easier. It's nice that everything breaks down to almost flat, so it's easy to store. We usually buy the Sterno gel cans on Amazon or Wal-mart; both have comparable prices. Definitely a good buy if you entertain a lot, and family have already asked to borrow it for their events!

These are perfect for our needs. I love that the base folds down for easy storage. They also have little slots to hold the lids while serving. The dual compartments are perfect as well. My only complaint is that one of mine came dented and damaged, but since I’m hosting a party tomorrow, there’s no time to return it for a replacement.

I did a lot of research and after reading the reviews decided on this buffet server. It worked great for our pulled pork. I used the food pan to actually bake the stuffed shells in the oven . Just remember to put very hot water into the bottom pan so that the trays of food stay warm. The sterno burners are meant to only maintain the heat. The legs allow the unit to collapse easily for compact storage.

The quality of these trays is great. I work in the industry as a second job and I deal with nightmare racks all the time. I have not used these yet so when I do I will update my review, but what I can see so far, they sit very nicely in the pan and are quality metal. I got this at a great rate so I was a bit worried as to the quality but they are gorgeous. I specifically bought these because of the lid handle, food stays closed when outside and it is much safer for people to open them when they are not a conductive metal.

Worked perfect during the holidays. I filled with hot water until it touched the bottom of the insert pans and it kept the food very warm with the fuel. Some people complained about the burn marks from the fire. First it means you had the flame to high and second if you take the time to wash it with the scrubber it all comes completely off. I love that it folds down and compact until the next event!

The gauge of the stainless steel is thin and has many sharp edges. I would not consider using this item on a daily basis and it’s not worth the price. However, the product was packaged well and delivered without any damage.