chafing dish
Heated serving vessel
A chafing dish is a metal pan set over a heat source—typically a small flame or hot water bath—to keep food warm at the table or buffet.
The name comes from an old sense of chafe meaning to warm.
The caterers set up chafing dishes along the serving line.
Burning gas made visible
- bain-marieHeated water bath for cooking
- water bathHeated vessel within vessel
- keep warmRetain body temperature
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
burner · heat source · lid · steam · insulated · thermostat · hot water · simmering
Designated area dispensing meals
- spreadTo distribute widely
- self-serviceCustomer performs the task
- steam tableHeated serving station
- banquet tableLarge formal eating surface
smorgasbord · carving station · dessert station · salad bar · groaning board · sneeze guard · warming tray · serving line
Hosted meal with guests
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- galaFestive formal occasion
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- guestsPeople received hospitably
gathering · potluck · brunch · housewarming · celebration · cocktail party · holiday dinner · wedding reception
Deep spoon for serving
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- serving spoonUtensil for transferring portions
- lidRemovable container cover
- coverProtect by overlaying
platter · portion · presentation · roll-top · serving utensils · sneeze guard
Rust-proof iron alloy
- silver-platedCovered in thin metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- electricPowered by current
portable · fondue set · stand · trivet · candle holder
flame
Burning gas made visible
- bain-marieHeated water bath for cooking
- water bathHeated vessel within vessel
- keep warmRetain body temperature
temperature · burner · heat source · lid · steam · insulated · thermostat · hot water · simmering · food warmer
food station
Designated area dispensing meals
- spreadTo distribute widely
- self-serviceCustomer performs the task
- steam tableHeated serving station
banquet table · smorgasbord · carving station · dessert station · salad bar · groaning board · sneeze guard · warming tray · serving line
dinner party
Hosted meal with guests
guests · gathering · potluck · brunch · housewarming · celebration · cocktail party · holiday dinner · wedding reception · formal dining
ladle
Deep spoon for serving
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- serving spoonUtensil for transferring portions
- lidRemovable container cover
cover · platter · portion · presentation · roll-top · serving utensils · sneeze guard
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
- silver-platedCovered in thin metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
electric · portable · fondue set · stand · trivet · candle holder
- cafeterialunch line, menu, line, tray, food counter
- heat sourcesheater, radiator, furnace, stove, oven
- metalwarecopperware, brassware, ironware, pewterware, silverware
- restaurant suppliesplates, bowls, cups, glasses, mugs
- tablewareplate, fork, bowl, plates, bowls
- Vintage Householdicebox, washboard, wringer, butter churn, coal stove
chafing dishrefrigerator
Food-cooling household appliance
freezer · ice bucket · cooler · ice bath · cold storage
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