Most people like to celebrate with family and friends, and celebrations often means feeding a small army of people.If you are looking for ways to feed your big crowd, these Winware 8 Qt Stainless Steel Chafer options may be just what you need!
While such meals can be casual and fun it can be chore finding a way to serve hot food and keep it hot when you are feeding a larger group of people.
Chafer dishes make it possible, to offer hot food, that will stay hot enough for a crowd to be served and even go back for seconds.
Unfortunately many of these Chafer dishes are made for professional caterers and are therefore far too large and expensive for most households to own and store.
However, the Winware 8 qt Stainless Steel Chafer dish comes in a couple of different styles, in small enough sizes for most homes, and surprisingly affordable.
Here is a look at some of the Winware 8 quart stainless steel chafer dishes that are available.
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Winware 8 Quart Stainless Steel Chafer, Full Size Chafer
Winware 8 Qt Stainless Steel Chafer, Full Size Chafer
This Winware 8 Quart Stainless Steel Chafer is often referred to as the traditional chafer by this company.
It is incredibly useful, and although somewhat large, easier to store than the roll top models.
Features of this chafer include:
- 1 Full Size food pan 2 1/2” deep
- Dripless water pan
- Dome lid
- 2 fuel holders for keeping food warm
- Stainless steel mirror finish cover
- 2 Built in cover holder hooks
- Measures 23.5” X 11.5” X 13.5”
This Winware 8 quart stainless steel chafer is somewhat thinner than those chafers that caterers use, but with proper care should last for many years.
Although the chafer only comes with one long full size pan, there are half pans that can be purchased for those wanting to make two smaller dishes of food and keep them warm at the same time.
Users Take
Most users really like this chafer and give it exceptionally high rating.
Although some people do complain that the insert is somewhat thin most people find it meets their needs well.
Here are what users have to say about this dish:
- Great for Family Buffets – Users really like the fact that you can serve a huge amount of casserole, chili, mashed potatoes and more and keep it warm throughout the entire meal.
- Keeps Food Nicely Warm – Users like the fact that this serving dish is made to keep food warm and even suggest getting the liquid fuel as it will help keep food warm up to 6 hours.
- Best for Home Entertainment – Due to the fact that the inner pan is somewhat thin, users feel that this pan works best for home entertaining purposes rather than carrying large qualities of food to community dinners, although it is possible for you to take the food in a sturdier container, warm it and use the chafer for serving if that makes you more comfortable.
Winware 8 Quart Stainless Steel Chafer Roll-Top Chafer With Gold Accent
Winware 8 Qt Stainless Steel Roll-Top Chafer, Gold Accent
The Winware 8 Quart Stainless Steel roll-top Chafer with Gold Accent is somewhat sturdier and more expensive chafer dish than the more traditional dome lidded chafer.
This chafer is suitable both for home use, and for small catering jobs.
Features of this chafer include:
- One full size food pan 2 1/2” deep
- Dripless water pan
- Dome roll top cover
- 2 fuel holders
- Gold accented handles and legs
- Measures: 24” X 14” X 15.5
This Winware 8 quart stainless steel roll-top Chafer with gold accent is a sturdy and elegant serving dish great for family parties, or for serving guests buffet style.
Since the roll top lid remains attached to the server it also makes it more convenient for guests to serve themselves.
Users Take
While there are only a few reviews to be found for the Winware 8 quart stainless steel roll-top chafer with gold accents, the reviews that are available are quite impressive with most users giving this chafer top marks, both for looks and function.
Although one user suggested that you not carry this chafer by the handles when full (the handles they feel are less than substantial) everyone seems to feel that this chafer is well worth its somewhat expensive price tag.
Here are what users like about this Chafer:
- Elegant – Users feel that the combination of the silver color stainless steel and the gold accents make this chafer look incredibly elegant. In fact one user suggested sitting this chafer on a black table cloth to really set off the gold and silver and wow your guests.
- Solid Construction – Most users feel that this chafer will last them for years of family get-togethers and group dinners with no trouble at all.
- Roll Top Lid – Users are also really impressed with the roll top lid, which not only adds to the elegant look of this chafer but, stays on the pan, making it unnecessary to keep removing the lid and either holding it or setting it somewhere while guests are serving themselves.
Winware 8 Quart Stainless Steel Roll Top Chafer
Winware Madison 8qt Full-size Chafer, Roll-top, S/S, Heavyweight
The Sturdiest of the Wieware Stainless steel chafers in this review is the Winware 8 quart stainless steel roll top chafer, which is both elegant and extremely study and heavy.
Features of this chafer include:
- One full size food pan 2 1/2” deep
- Dripless Water pan
- Roll top dome cover with a stainless steel mirror finish
- 2 fuel holders
- Lid rolls 90 or 180 degrees
- Measures 27” X 21” X 18”
Although this chafer holds 8 Quarts just like the other Winware chafer dishes, it is somewhat larger so, it may be a bit more difficult to store.
However, it is a beautiful looking chafer ideal for both home use and for smaller caterers to use with pride.
Users Take
Users really like this Chafer and despite its expensive price tag, give it high marks both for looks and performance.
Here are some of the things users have to say about this chafer:
- Professional Quality – Unlike the other Winware chafers that are made of thinner sheets of stainless steel, this chafer is made of somewhat thicker material and looks and feels more like those professional chafers that caterers use when serving food to large groups of people. This makes this chafer ideal for not only those more casual family gatherings but, also for use at special events such as weddings, anniversary parties, and more.
- Extremely Elegant – Users also like the fact that this chafer is extremely elegant and can really dress up any buffet table whether at home or a community dinner. The mirror finish on the roll top lid gives this chafer a sleek sophisticated appearance.
The Winware 8 Qt chafer dishes come in styles and at prices that make any one of these dishes affordable to almost everyone who enjoys entertaining and feeding large groups of people.
They are elegant, useful, and surprisingly affordable for those who do a lot of home entertaining.
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