Catering requires a wide range of materials and equipment to be successful. Here is a compiled list of some of the most commonly used catering supplies to assist you at your next event.
Electric Chafers Or Fuel Chafers?
Fuel or electric chafer warmers each have their advantages and disadvantages. Fuel chafers use gel or liquid to keep the chafer water dish warm. Even while fuel is very cheap, it is a recurrent cost. Using a fuel chafer might be challenging in windy or otherwise unfavourable conditions. Fuel chafers made from corn ethanol, an abundant renewable resource, are an excellent alternative for those who were put off by their single-use nature in the past.
Disposable fuels are a thing of the past when you use electric chafers. Electric chafers, of course, require access to an outlet, which may or may not be available at all events. If you cater many indoor events, you’ll be less exposed to the dangers of an interior fire. A universal electric chafer heater makes it easy to transition to electric heating from gas chafers.
New induction-style variants of electric chafers are also an effective (and environmentally friendly) heat source. Instead of relying on an external heat source, induction cooking methods use oscillating magnetic fields to produce heat within the pan. With induction, you don’t have to worry about hot spots because there is no need for an electric heat source. They are a must-have in your list of catering supplies.
Types of Fuel
When it comes to fuel, fuel chafers provide you with a few alternatives. Because specific gasoline is hazardous, it may require special handling during transportation. Translation? Your package’s arrival time and price may both increase.
Chafing Fuel in a Bottle
There are no transportation constraints or storage limitations with liquid chafing fuels since they will not start a fire even if the liquid spills. Manufacturers have produced adjustable wick heat chafing fuel, which allows you to tune the wick for high or low heat according to your use.
Fuel for chafing
Because it burns for longer than liquid fuels (up to 6 hours), gel fuel has a higher heat output per package burn duration of 2.5 hours. Gel fuel comes in two flavours: methanol and ethanol. The chafing fuel made from methanol gel has no odour and leaves almost little residue in the pan.
Optional Biofuels
If you care about the environment and sustainability, consider using gel chafing fuel created from ethanol, a corn-based renewable resource. Recycling aluminium and steel cans are a standard packaging method for environmentally friendly fuels.
Some examples of Chafing dishes
Chafing dishes are available in various forms, sizes, and finishes. Rectangular chafing dishes often come in whole and half sizes, whereas round and oval chafing dishes typically have capacities ranging from 4 to 8 quarts. Square chafers, which aren’t as prevalent, may give your exhibit an attractive appeal.
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Polished Mirrored Surface
Industry-wide, mirror-polished chafing bowls are in high demand. Its shiny surface makes for a striking show in both informal and formal settings.
Satin Finish
The satin finish on chafing dishes gives an upmarket aesthetic without many sparkles.
Textured Surface
Matte-finished chafing dishes lack the radiance of their satin and mirrored gloss counterparts, making them appear dreary. Matte chafing dishes function well in informal or back-of-house situations because of this.
Finish with a hammered effect
Elegant hammered copper finishes on chafing dishes are in demand for weddings and other formal gatherings.
Auxiliary Trims
Accent trim is commonly used on chafing dishes to give them a more polished appearance. Brass, gold, or chrome trimmings are available in various styles to fit any brand or event.
