Food served at a buffet is only as good as its last hour on the table. A 5L chafing dish keeps dishes at serving temperature throughout an event, so the last guests eat the same meal as the first — which is the difference between catering that works and catering that apologises. This one is stainless steel with a clear glass lid, so guests can see what is inside before lifting it, and includes two food pans so you can serve two dishes from one unit or swap a fresh pan in mid-service. Gold-detail handles and legs lift it above plain catering equipment for weddings, home entertaining and hotel service. Detachable parts make cleaning straightforward.
Specifications
| Capacity | 5 litres |
| Material | Stainless steel with clear glass lid |
| Includes | 1 chafing dish, 2 food pans |
| Detailing | Gold-tone handles and legs |
| Use | Buffets, events, weddings, home entertaining, hospitality |
Buying guide
Chafing dishes hold temperature; they do not cook. Food must go in hot — bring it to serving temperature first, because a chafer will not bring lukewarm food up to a safe temperature. Keep water in the lower pan at all times so heat transfers gently and food does not scorch or dry, and top it up during a long service. A second food pan is genuinely useful: prepare a full refill and swap it in rather than adding cold food to a half-empty hot pan. Let everything cool before washing, and dry the steel to avoid water spots.
How it compares
Against serving from the kitchen, a chafing dish lets guests serve themselves and keeps the last portion as hot as the first. Against a hot plate, it heats gently through water so food does not dry out. For home meals for four, a covered dish is enough — this is for a crowd.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cook the food?
No. A chafing dish holds food at serving temperature. Put food in already hot - it will not bring lukewarm food up to a safe temperature.
Why does it need water in the base?
Water transfers heat gently and evenly, which stops food scorching or drying out. Top it up during a long service.
What are the two food pans for?
Serve two dishes from one unit, or prepare a full refill pan and swap it in rather than adding cold food to a hot half-empty pan.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- 3 Piece 2.2L Juice and Beverage Dispenser Set with Bamboo Base and Gold Lid
- 2 Piece 3.3L Juice and Beverage Dispenser Set with Bamboo Base and Gold Lid
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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1. Order Processing
Orders placed before 2:00 PM (EAT) on a business day are processed the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 PM, on weekends, or on public holidays are processed the next business day.
2. Delivery Times
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nairobi CBD & environs | Same day or next business day |
| Greater Nairobi & Kiambu | 1–2 business days |
| Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret | 2–4 business days |
| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
| East Africa (regional) | 5–14 business days |
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Does it cook the food?
No. A chafing dish holds food at serving temperature. Put food in already hot - it will not bring lukewarm food up to a safe temperature.
Why does it need water in the base?
Water transfers heat gently and evenly, which stops food scorching or drying out. Top it up during a long service.
What are the two food pans for?
Serve two dishes from one unit, or prepare a full refill pan and swap it in rather than adding cold food to a hot half-empty pan.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.