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Buffets, caterers or anybody that wants to keep their hot food in an attractive display can utilize one of the many chafing dishes available at Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies. When looking for a new chafer, consider the shape, where it will be used and the fuel type. Chafing dishes, also known as "chafers," can be used at a temporary buffet spread, or even at a permanent spread in a banquet or hotel environment. Chafing dishes come in oval, rectangular and round shapes. The shape you want depends greatly on your preference and needs. Most entrées are served from oval or rectangular chafers while sides and desserts are served from round models. Round models have the most even heating because the very edges of the pan are all the same distance from the center part of the pan. If you are serving soup, special soup chafers are also available, as are special gravy or sauce chafers.

Another thing to keep in mind when selecting chafing dishes is heat type. They can use either electricity or canned heat. Canned heat produces a chemical-based flame that is placed on a special holder underneath the dish. Canned heat is ideal for caterers or other event planners that do not have electrical outlets near their buffet table, and there more portable than electric heated versions.