How many people does a 9-quart chafing dish serve?

Roughly 18 to 25 servings as a side dish and fewer as a main. It suits a full buffet line or a large party.

Does it need fuel cans?

No. A 400W electric element heats the pan, so there is no Sterno to buy or refill. It does need a power outlet.

Yes. It has an adjustable thermostat, so you can hold food at serving heat rather than a fixed fuel temperature.

Yes. It is NSF certified, which is the standard health departments look for in food service equipment.

Expect a gradual warm-up from cold. Plug it in and turn it on well before guests arrive.

The electric base, the stainless steel water pan and the 9-quart food pan. Check the listing for a lid and frame details.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, eBay, garvee.

At eBay, for $67.99, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$67.99at eBayChecked Nov 9

22% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission.