{"product_id":"9l-black-chafing-dish-single-double-or-triple-configuration","title":"9L Black Chafing Dish, Single Double or Triple Configuration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e is catering capacity — the size used when a dish has to feed a room rather than a table, which is why this is the standard for \u003cstrong\u003ebuffets, events, hotels and catering\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available in \u003cstrong\u003esingle, double and triple\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations, so you can build a serving line that matches the menu: one unit for a single main, three for a full spread of rice, stew and vegetables in one continuous run. The \u003cstrong\u003eblack finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is the professional choice for event catering because it photographs well against white linen and does not show the marks that polished steel advertises under bright venue lighting. Built for repeated commercial service rather than occasional home use.\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\u003e9 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle, double or triple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffets, events, hotels, restaurants, catering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan capacity by guest numbers: as a rough guide, a 9L pan of a main dish serves around 30–40 portions, so a triple unit covers a substantial function. Food goes in hot; a chafer maintains temperature and cannot raise it. Keep water in the lower pan and check it during long services, since a dry pan scorches food and damages the unit. Position units so guests approach from one side and staff can top up from the other. Let everything cool before washing, and store the frames flat to avoid distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a 5L or 6L chafer, 9L suits genuine catering volumes. Against gold or silver finishes, black is more contemporary and hides marks better under venue lighting. Against insulated hotpots, chafing dishes hold temperature through a longer service but need a heat source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many people does 9L serve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly 30-40 portions of a main dish per pan, so a triple configuration covers a substantial function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle, double or triple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch it to the menu - one unit for a single main, three for a full spread of rice, stew and vegetables in one continuous run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy black rather than steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack photographs well against white linen and hides the marks that polished steel shows under bright venue lighting.\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\/9l-gold-and-silver-chafing-dish-single-double-or-triple-configuration\"\u003e9L Gold and Silver Chafing Dish, Single Double or Triple Configuration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6l-white-double-roll-top-chafing-dish\"\u003e6L White Double Roll-Top Chafing Dish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5l-round-stainless-steel-chafing-dish-with-glass-lid-two-food-pans-and-gold-detailing\"\u003e5L Round Stainless Steel Chafing Dish with Glass Lid, Two Food Pans and Gold Detailing\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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