Sterno Buffet Kit Disposable Chafing Dish Buffet Set - Chafing Dishes for Buffet with Canned Heat - Catering Food Warmers & Food Warming Trays for Buffet Party - 18-Piece Chafing Dish Set

They worked perfectly, and saved a lot of money rather than renting them

Forget renting chafing dishes or struggling with messy fuel containers! The Sterno Disposable Chafing Dish Set, Buffet Kit is my go-to solution for effortless party buffets. Here's why:Convenience King: This kit has it all - chafing dishes, fuel, even serving utensils! No more last-minute scrambles or rental hassles.Double the Delight: Two complete chafing dish sets mean you can keep multiple dishes warm, perfect for small gatherings or bigger bashes.Easy Does It: Set up is a breeze, and cleanup is even easier – disposable aluminum pans and frames mean no scrubbing!Eco-Conscious Choice: Recyclable components and eco-friendly fuel make this kit a win for both convenience and sustainability.Overall, this Sterno Disposable Chafing Dish Set is a lifesaver for any host. It's affordable, user-friendly, and lets you focus on what truly matters: enjoying your guests and the party!Highly recommend for anyone who wants:Stress-free buffetsEasy cleanup after entertainingEco-friendly party solutions

These come in handy for any party or event. I used these to keep food warm at my husband's retirement party and they worked perfect. Nothing was damaged and it arrived on time. The serving utensils that come with it are cheap and won't hold up against heavy foods, but I used my own utensils. Make sure to put a decent amount of water in the warming trays because they will scorch if you don't. I had to add water twice because it evaporated so fast. I would recommend.

Used these for high school grad party and they worked great. I would use them again and I would recommend to anyone considering them. The pans aren’t the most sturdy but as long as you support the bottom and place them properly they work good. I could imagine if you comprised the integrity of any pan with the weight of food placed inside they’d probably fail and have a hard time holding up after that. I was pleasantly surprised because I was able to distribute 5 tri-tips, 18 lbs of pork shoulder (pre-cook weight) and Mac n cheese in the three pans (6 small pans) all in one shot and they stayed warm 2 hours with warmer provided. Serving tools were good too. The only negative was not having lids. We had an outdoor party and used aluminium foil to cover each pan. Lids would have been beneficial.

Packed well - every piece was packed well - nothing bent!

I bought two of these for Thanksgiving 2019. The product met my expectations and was very easy to set up and use. I started by putting about 1 inch of hot water (directly from the tap) in each water pan and then lit the sterno pods. The sterno fuel burned for about 2 hours which is what I expected based on comments by other reviewers. The food stayed warm the whole time. I used this indoors and it did not give off any bad odors. The food pans were a little flimsier than what I would normally get at the store but usable. The metal wire stands and water pans can be reused. Overall, I was very pleased with this product as an inexpensive alternative to buying metal banquet pans and warmers.

I purchased this set for a birthday party. I needed to make 2 half trays of baked ziti. I did not overload these. In fact there was room! The trays bent and warped from the heat and the weight of the pasta. We had to double up so they fit in the water bath for serving. I didn’t plan for this (shame on me). However, the serving utensils were perfect for our needs, the racks, water trays, and utensils can be reused but be warned the weak food trays really caused a frenzy and almost burned myself and my husband.

We typically feed our large family buffet style for the holidays. For several years, I’ve been borrowing a set of these pans from my sister in law whenever we are hosting. I finally bought my own set. I loved that everything we needed was contained in this box. I set it up ahead of time to be sure of that. The utensils included were also great. They were used to serve some dense food like baked ziti. They were durable enough to do the job and can certainly reuse again. You may want to buy back up Sterno fuel if you intend to keep everything going longer than 4-5 hours. Overall, Highly recommend!