- How many people does an 11.6-quart chafing dish serve?
- Plan on roughly 40 to 50 small servings of a side dish or 25 to 30 larger entree portions. It is meant for big gatherings, not small dinners.
- Does it come with fuel canisters?
- No. You supply your own gel fuel or canned heat, and the water pan sits between the fuel and the food pan.
- Can I use it without a heat source?
- Yes, as a serving vessel, but it will not keep food hot. For warm holding, use a canister under the water pan.
- Is it dishwasher safe?
- The stainless pans generally tolerate dishwasher cycles, but hand washing and drying avoids water spots and keeps the finish bright.
- How does it compare with an oval chafer?
- It holds much more than a standard 4- to 6-quart oval chafer, but the round shape and larger footprint fit fewer buffet layouts.
- Where is the MegaChef Round Chafing Dish 11.6 Quart cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $58.99, 24% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the MegaChef Round Chafing Dish 11.6 Quart?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy, Walmart, Shop Simon, Nordstrom.