{"product_id":"5l-round-stainless-steel-chafing-dish-with-glass-lid-two-food-pans-and-gold-detailing","title":"5L Round Stainless Steel Chafing Dish with Glass Lid, Two Food Pans and Gold Detailing","description":"\u003cp\u003eFood served at a buffet is only as good as its last hour on the table. A \u003cstrong\u003e5L chafing dish\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eclear glass lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, so guests can see what is inside before lifting it, and includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo food pans\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can serve two dishes from one unit or swap a fresh pan in mid-service. \u003cstrong\u003eGold-detail handles and legs\u003c\/strong\u003e lift it above plain catering equipment for weddings, home entertaining and hotel service. \u003cstrong\u003eDetachable\u003c\/strong\u003e parts make cleaning straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel with clear glass lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 chafing dish, 2 food pans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-tone handles and legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffets, events, weddings, home entertaining, hospitality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChafing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it cook the food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A chafing dish holds food at serving temperature. Put food in already hot - it will not bring lukewarm food up to a safe temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it need water in the base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater transfers heat gently and evenly, which stops food scorching or drying out. Top it up during a long service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the two food pans for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver outside Nairobi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-piece-2-2l-juice-and-beverage-dispenser-set-with-bamboo-base-and-gold-lid\"\u003e3 Piece 2.2L Juice and Beverage Dispenser Set with Bamboo Base and Gold Lid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-piece-3-3l-juice-and-beverage-dispenser-set-with-bamboo-base-and-gold-lid\"\u003e2 Piece 3.3L Juice and Beverage Dispenser Set with Bamboo Base and Gold Lid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. 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