steamtable
Cafeteria heating fixture
A steamtable is a piece of restaurant equipment that keeps prepared food warm for serving.
It consists of a counter with compartments holding pans of food over hot water or steam: The cafeteria workers refilled the steamtable before the lunch rush.
Also written as two words: steam table.
Heated vessel for serving
- bain-marieHeated water bath for cooking
- sneeze guardProtective buffet barrier
- serving lineCafeteria food distribution area
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
ladles · serving spoons · salad bar · carving station · dessert station · self-service · all-you-can-eat · cafeteria
Formal celebratory meal
- chafing dishHeated vessel for serving
- food warmerDevice maintaining meal temperature
- serving trayFlat carrier for dishes
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
entree · platter · wedding · reception · gala · conference · venue · caterer
Rust-proof iron alloy
- dry wellExcavation finding no water
- drop-inUnscheduled brief visit
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- inductionFormal admission process
temperature control · commercial kitchen · foodservice · warming tray · sneeze guard · thermostat · insulated · electric
chafing dish
Heated vessel for serving
- bain-marieHeated water bath for cooking
- sneeze guardProtective buffet barrier
- serving lineCafeteria food distribution area
tongs · ladles · serving spoons · salad bar · carving station · dessert station · self-service · all-you-can-eat · cafeteria · carvery
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
- chafing dishHeated vessel for serving
- food warmerDevice maintaining meal temperature
- serving trayFlat carrier for dishes
hors d'oeuvre · entree · platter · wedding · reception · gala · conference · venue · caterer · event
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
- dry wellExcavation finding no water
- drop-inUnscheduled brief visit
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
induction · temperature control · commercial kitchen · foodservice · warming tray · sneeze guard · thermostat · insulated · electric · gas-fired