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Vollrath 46040 9 Quart Electric Chafer Brass Trim with Lift-off Cover

Vollrath 46040 9 Quart Electric Chafer Brass Trim with Lift-off Cover

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  • Last seen at $638.55 at RestaurantSupply.com on Nov 12.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Vollrath 46040 9 Quart Electric Chafer Brass Trim with Lift-off Cover

The Vollrath 46040 is a full-size electric chafer with a 9-quart capacity, a stainless body with a mirror finish and brass trim, and a lift-off dome cover. It holds a 2-1/2-inch deep food pan over a dripless water pan and plugs in on the long side, so it runs on electricity instead of fuel. It suits caterers and banquet kitchens serving large hot buffets where a steady heat source matters more than portability. Against fuel-only chafers it offers consistent heat without gel cans, but it needs an outlet nearby and costs more than basic stainless models.

Best forCaterers and banquet hallsHotel and conference buffetsLarge hot-food service linesBuyers who want electric heat over fuel cans
Pros
  • 9-quart full-size capacity holds a lot of food
  • Electric heat stays steady without gel fuel
  • Mirror-finish stainless with brass trim looks formal
  • Lift-off dome cover is easy to remove for serving
  • Includes water pan, food pan and two fuel holders
Cons
  • Needs a power outlet at the serving line
  • Heavier and less portable than fuel chafers
  • Brass trim and mirror finish show fingerprints
  • Electric models cost more than basic fuel chafers

Vollrath 46040 9 Quart Electric Chafer Brass Trim with Lift-off Cover prices at every store

  • RestaurantSupply.comNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $638.55Checked Nov 12
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  • Russo's Restaurant Equipment & SupplyNew

    In stock

    $1,000,000.00Checked Nov 12
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About the Vollrath 46040 9 Quart Electric Chafer Brass Trim with Lift-off Cover

The Vollrath 46040 is a full-size, 9 quart electric chafer from the Classic Design line. It has a mirror-finish stainless steel body with brass trim and a lift-off dome cover.

It comes complete with a brass trim rack, a dripless water pan, a 2-1/2" SPV food pan and two fuel holders. The plug-in cord is on the long side. The chafer is UL listed and made in the USA.

Model
46040
Series
Classic Design
Capacity
9 quart
Size
Full-size
Material
Stainless steel, mirror finish
Trim
Brass
Power
Electric, long side plug-in
Cover
Lift-off dome cover
Food pan
2-1/2" SPV
In the box
Brass trim rack, dripless water pan, 2-1/2" SPV food pan, dome cover, 2 fuel holders
Certification
UL
Origin
Made in the USA

Questions and answers

Does the Vollrath 46040 run on electricity or fuel?
It is an electric chafer and plugs in on the long side. It also ships with two fuel holders, so it can be used with gel fuel as a backup.
What is included with the chafer?
The set includes the brass-trim rack, a dripless water pan, a 2-1/2-inch deep food pan, the dome cover and two fuel holders.
How much food does a 9-quart chafer hold?
The 9-quart food pan is full size, suited to large buffet lines. It holds enough for a crowd rather than a small gathering.
Is it UL listed?
Yes, the chafer is UL listed for commercial use.
Can I use it without an outlet?
Yes. With the included fuel holders you can run it on gel fuel when no power is available, though heat is less consistent than on electric.
Where is the Vollrath 46040 9 Quart Electric Chafer Brass Trim with Lift-off Cover cheapest?
At RestaurantSupply.com, for $638.55, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Vollrath 46040 9 Quart Electric Chafer Brass Trim with Lift-off Cover?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Russo's Restaurant Equipment & Supply, RestaurantSupply.com.

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