In this video, Corporate Chef Matt Schuler explains the best options to suit your needs when it comes to chafer fuel. From gel fuel or wick fuel, or fuel that burns up to 6 hours, Choice Chafer fuel has just what you need for every occasion!
Whether you're catering a banquet, wedding, bridal shower, or other special event, we have the best selection of chafers and accessories at the best prices.
My name is Matt Schuler, product expert and corporate chef. Today I am going to show you why Choice brand chafing fuels should be your #1 Choice for chafing fuel. Our buying power and skilled purchasing department allow us to keep our pricing incredibly low without sacrificing quality.
We offer 3 different types of chafing fuels by Choice. 2 hour, 4 hour, or 6 hour(show pic of 3 cans) Of these three products, you will need to choose which fuel source best fits your application: wick fuel or gel fuel.
Choice chafer gel fuel is the hottest and longest burning ethanol fuel on the market! Made from 200 proof gelled ethanol and capable of producing 1630 BTU's per hour, its gelled formula provides a higher heat output than conventional wick fuels and allows for maximum burn time. It is also easy to light, odorless, and burns clean. It delivers high-quality heat that burns hotter, longer, and safer than comparable fuels.
Choice Gel fuel is offered in a 2 hour burn time. While Choice wick fuel is offered in 4 & 6 hour burn times. Although the 2 hr gel fuel offers to the lowest cost per can, the best value in terms of burn time & cost/hour is the 6 hour wick fuel. Because our wick fuel offers a convenient screw on lid, you can reuse the fuel to get the full 6 hours of usage out of it.
If safety, flexibility and cost per hour are what you are looking for, then Choice wick chafer fuel is your brand. Our 6 hour wick fuel costs 18 cents/hour as compared to 24 cents/hour for the 4 hour wick fuel and 26 cents/hour for the two hour gel fuel. Its wick design and diethylene glycol fuel promote safe burning and help to keep the can cool to the touch even during use, while still providing a consistent, long-lasting flame. Even when spilled the liquid does not burn!
These Choice fuels are also eco-friendly! Each can is made from recyclable aluminum, and the ethanol is produced using natural and recycled raw materials, resulting in a high-performance chafer fuel that is organic, biodegradable, 100% recyclable and made in the USA.
Choice chafer gel and wick fuels are both great product, but here is a comparison to make your decision easier. Offered in a 2 hour burn time, Choice Gel fuels burn the hottest, are the least expensive and are the best option for chafers with low-resting water pans. On the other hand, Choice chafer wick fuels are available in both a 4 and 6 hour burn time, burn clean diethylene glycol, feature a resealable lid to get the maximum burn time and are cool to the touch. In addition, you don’t have to worry about spilled liquid because any spilled wick fuel won’t ignite.
Check out our burn time comparison sheet, cost per hour chart, as well as the MSDS sheet, and our chafing fuel buying guide on our product page. (Show screen shot of product page/comparison chart/cost per hour chart). We also have a chafer fuel savings calculator where you can plug in the amount of fuel used per week and see how much savings you will have by switching to 6 hour Choice brand wick fuel. These charts will help you make a better buying decision!
As always, click on the chat button for further questions regarding Choice brand chafing fuels. We hope this video helped you make the right “choice” for your foodservice application!!
Remember to always follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for pre-heating, but here are some safety tips to insure you have a safe and efficient chafer set-up…(Voice over portion showing shots of each step quickly)
-Always select fuel to last the length of engagement so it will not be necessary to change fuels
during the event
-Always ensure water is hot and steaming and foods are at a minimum serving temperature of
140°F before putting food pan in place
-Always use proper tool for removing lids.
-Chafing fuels are NOT designed to cook; only maintain proper temperature for serving
-Keep chafing fuels away from flammable table decorations or nearby items (i.e., curtains)
-Always light fuels IN PLACE; use a long reach match or butane lighter; do not use other lighted
cans or rolled up paper
-Avoid touching GEL-TYPE cans as they become superheated overtime as the flame burns into
the can
-Always extinguish chafing fuel at the end of the event, using the proper tool
-Dispose of spent fuel cans properly
As always, click on the chat button for further questions regarding Choice brand chafing fuels. We hope this video helped you make the right “choice” for your foodservice application!!
Accessorize your Choice chafer with full, 1/2, and 1/3 size food pans from WEBstaurantStore.com! Also check out our 3 types of chafer fuel, convenient microfiber cleaning cloths, and even our refillable long tip lighters.
Another question we get sometimes is whether or not you can use different sized pans in these chafers. And the answer is yes, you can half size and 1/3 size pans. Now, the unit comes with a full sized 2 1/2" deep pan, which I’ll remove, but as long as you’re using 2 1/2" deep pans, you don’t want them any deeper than that or else you’ll be into the water in the water pan. But you can see those half size pans fit in there just right, and if you take this off, we can see that you can put the 1/3 size pans in there as well. Besides being able to purchase different sized food pans from us, you can also purchase different types of fuel. We have the wet fuel, the gel fuel, and we even have environmentally friendly fuel. We also have these microfiber cleaning cloths; these are the perfect thing for polishing the chafer, sometimes they do so well you don’t even need a chemical polish. And we also have these long tip, refillable lighters available as well. Well thank you for watching, and if you have any questions, please feel free to use our live chat button.
Watch as Steve demonstrates the proper way to use your chafer, from how much water you will need to when you should light the fuel. And remember, a chafer is only for keeping food warm, not for cooking it!
Choose the best for your chafers with Choice 6 hour chafer wick fuel! Capable of producing 890 BTU's per hour, its wick design and non-flammable liquid diethylene glycol fuel promote safe burning and help to keep the can cool to the touch even during use, while still providing a consistent, long-lasting flame and approximately 6 hours of burn time. The end result is high-quality heat that burns hotter than comparable wick fuels, burns safe, and lasts long. For convenient storage when not in use, this can features a screw cap top.
This Choice fuel is also eco-friendly! Each can is made using recyclable aluminum, and contains fuel produced from sustainable resources. Made in the USA. Sold 24 per case.
Due to US DOT regulations, this product is ineligible for expedited air shipping.
Do you ever wonder why you are using a certain type of chafing fuel, or which type of chafing fuel you should be using? The right chafing fuel can increase profits and lower accidents caused by improper use. From the diverse types of fuels to the diverse types of applications, this Buying Guide will help you to determine which fuel is best for your specific food service application.
Unfortunately some of these lids got loose in shipping and spilled some fuel. I recommend taping the lids to the can. Otherwise they lasted somewhat less than 6 hours--maybe they weren't completely full. Held up in strong winds too.
Thank you for reviewing this product! We apologize that some fuel spilled during shipment. Customer Service will be in contacting you to assist you. WEBstaurantStore.com Customer Solutions
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By Eric S.
From Johnson & Wales
Posted on 12/18/12
We heavily refer to these fuels whenever we are catering an event, and they have not let us down once! They are easy and quick to light and last for a pretty long time! Definitely recommend for your next event!
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By Eric K.
Posted on 09/28/12
These Choice 6 hour chafer fuel will last for a while with ease! Great for buffet lines and to keep small pans warm without being on a steam table!!
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By Roxane C.
Posted on 08/20/12
Not sure we get 6 hours, but we do get great heat and never seem to run out at an event. I will look into the time it heats and re-post if it less than the stated time.
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By Rozetta L.
From BG's
Posted on 07/26/12
These worked great for our off site catered events. Kept the soup warm and we love the price. I was buying them off of a different website for more a can! So happy i found these!!
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By John A.
From Inne of the Abingtons
Posted on 06/18/12
Go ahead and buy these from Maines, US Foods or Sysco. You'll be paying double. I'll stick with Webstaurant Store and keep the money in my pocket
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By Christopher H.
From Flashback Unlimited
Posted on 01/30/12
Choice 6 Hour Chafer Wick Fuel 24 / CS is a great product. The chafer fuelis great for offsite catering but disappointed they leaked out during shipment.
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By Starter's -.
From Starters - Riverport
Posted on 01/07/12
With the new Choice brand chafer wick fuel you have great quality and an unbeatable price, no different from any name brand fuel you can purchase , six hours is the perfect burning time allowing you to light you chafers early to preheat them
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