Elite Gourmet EWM-6171 Triple 3 x 2.5 Qt. Trays, Buffet Server, Food Warmer Temperature Control, Clear Slotted Lids, Perfect for Parties, Entertaining & Holidays, 7.5 Qt Total, Stainless Steel

I was pleasantly surprised by this product! I ordered it for a large work party, and it heated the food well for several hours. I was worried the plastic lids would melt but they were fine. I also pre-heated the hot plate the day before since some reviews reported a burning smell. There was a very slight burning odor but it was not bad at all. There was no smell at the party. The unit is lightweight- the aluminum frame is a bit flimsy but for the price, it’s fine, and it did the job! The three pans held 8 lbs of bacon and kept it all heated for hours during our breakfast/brunch party. Would recommend!

We host quite a few large gatherings each year and have been trying to focus a bit more on food safety. No issues so far but we're trying to make sure that at many hour long events, food isn't sitting there growing bacteria and potentially causing an issue. This buffet server is perfect for home use. The trays are the perfect size for moderate (15-40) sized parties. I can actually fill them so they look decent with 1-2 recipes of something. Huge catering trays that are mostly empty look weird. This is just the right size. You do need to fill all 3 trays but I have never had trouble doing that. It has 3 lids that have a serving spoon cut out. I have used this quite a few times already and it's just plug it in and forget it. No burning issues and food stays hot enough to stay out of that food safety danger zone where bacteria can start growing. It's fairly large so I store it on top of a refrigerator in my basement but it's fairly lightweight so it is easy to get up there.

*** Why I need these *** I purchased two of these 3-container, 7.5 quart electric buffet warmers. We often host holiday dinners, and these allow me to get a lot of the meal ready before they arrive. *** Electric vs. steam *** I had previously been using steam chafing dishes. They held the same amount of food, but they were a giant PITA. IMO, these electric Elite Gourmet warmers are far superior for the following reasons. => Steam versions use cans of expensive liquid/gel fuel, which only last two hours. With these, as long as you have electricity, you’re good to go. => Steam versions don’t have individual lids. Guests had to pick up a giant stainless-steel lid, and spill a half cup of water that had no doubt collected under the lid. This electric warmer not only has individual lids, but they’re see-though. They even have a little cut-out so you can leave the serving utensil in the container. => This Elite Gourmet setup is smaller and easier to store. I was careful to keep the original box(es) that these came in, and I took pictures while unpacking. Now, when we’re done, I pack everything exactly as it was. These take up less than half the space my steam decks used. => These electric warmers can be used with or without the included containers. Or you could use one or two, and add your own. Or you can use just the warming plate with a giant disposable aluminum foil baking pan. These are much more versatile. *** Why I chose Elite Gourmet *** There are a few manufacturers that make this style of buffet warmer, and based on Amazon reviews, none are perfect. The metal is thin, the lids are relatively fragile, and the cord is short. So I looked at cost, and the little differences where Elite Gourmet beat the others. => The lids. The Elite Gourmet lids have actual handles, whereas some others have no real handles, just recesses in the molded plastic where you can pinch the lids to lift. => These are 300 watts, vs others with only 200 watts. That means these can get hotter than the others. Food needs to stay at 140 F to be safe, and although I didn’t test the actual temperature of food in these, it does seem to stay hot. => The frame that holds the containers on the hot plate is riveted instead of spot-welded. It looks better, and I believe it will last longer. *** Bottom Line *** At this time, I think these Elite Gourmet triple tray buffet servers are the best deal out there. There’s no liquid fuel to buy, no water dripping everywhere, and you can use the hot plate part of it with or without any number of the included pans. You can see what’s in the pan with the lid on, and leave the serving utensil in the pan with the lid on. I hope this helps.

I found a chaffing set at dollar tree but Amazon wouldn't allow me to return this item. My only complaint is that if you have large portions to serve this wouldn't work or you would need multiple sets. Also the covers are plastic not glass but other than that it worked great. Food stayed warm and looked professional.

It's a good product but not long lasting. The element is always burned.

Very useful for smaller group events in a home. One must make sure that the food is well heated before placing in the units as it keeps the food warm but does not work to heat it up. The containers may be put in the oven and then transferred to the unit. The lids are rather light and should be handled carefully. The ss containers for foods are large enough to accommodate groups of six to eight. For larger parties, I would recommend two sets of these and it would still be a bargain. I love it because it looks very good, is easy to clean and store and works as promised. Now to have more family meals at my house!

Me encantó súper práctico para calentar alimentos

Packaging look like it was a returned item previously. It was all taped up beyond what you would expect from manufacturer. Other than that, product worked fine. Used it at Christmas for buffet group.

Ya lo utilizamos en una reunion y mantiene los alimentos protegidos y calientes