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  • 8 qt. full size capacity
  • Durable, corrosion-resistant 18/8 stainless steel with mirror finish
  • Wood-looking plastic handles
  • Stylish lid handle for aesthetics and safe access to the food
  • Elevated fuel shelf ensures the heat remains close to the chafer
  • Elegant beveled legs for optimum stability
  • Water pan, food pan, cover, frame, and fuel holders included

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812944002756

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This Choice 8 qt. full size chafer combines style and durability to ensure a lasting product that will impress your guests.

Complete with a water pan, food pan, cover, and fuel holders, this chafer distributes heat evenly to keep your hot food items warm throughout the entire length of your reception, banquet, or catered event. Made of 18/8 stainless steel, it is resistant to corrosion and has a sparkling, silver exterior.

"Great size! Perfect for our wedding and for our party rental business. These chafing dishes were shipped quickly, and were the best priced chafing dishes that I've found by far! Will be purchasing more in the future!"

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Mirror Finish

Each chafer features a highly-polished mirror finish that will shimmer in the ambient lighting of your venue. With its high quality finish, this chafer will add to the presentation value of any of the sides or entrees that you are serving!

Maintains Temperature

The elevated shelf positions heat close to the water pan, maintaining your food's perfect serving temperature for hours. This elevation also minimizes exposure to the flame, ensuring guests and staff safety.

Included Pans

This chafer includes both a full size water pan and food pan that fit perfectly into the frame for immediate use.

Fuel Holders

It comes with 2 fuel holders that keep hands, clothes, and other flammable contents a safe distance from the flame.

Side Handles

For a unique, classic touch, this chafer includes wood-looking plastic handles that also aid in transport.

Lid Handle

Not only does the lid's decorative handle accent the chafer, but it provides safe and easy access to your food.

Adorned Legs

The elegant design on the chafer's legs enhance the overall presentation while adding stability and support.

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Can I use different sized food pans in this chafer?
For any of our chafers that come with a 2 1/2" deep, full-size stainless steel food pan, you may also purchase two 1/2 size or three 1/3 size pans for added serving flexibility. Whichever size food pans you decide to use, make sure you're using only 2 1/2" deep pans, as they allow the proper amount of space for water and steam.
My stainless steel item has fingerprints and scratches and I can't seem to get it clean. What can I do?
Try using a microfiber polishing cloth. You may not need to use any chemicals to get rid of the scratches and fingerprints. If they are not easily removed by the dry cloth, our Noble Chemical stainless steel cleaner should do the trick!
Can I put the chafer's food pan in the oven?
Yes, the food pan included with this chafer can safely be used in the oven.
Is this chafer dishwasher safe?
While the food pan, water pan, and cover are dishwasher safe, the chafer stand and fuel holders should be hand washed. Wash with soapy water and a microfiber cloth for best results.
Choice Chafer Fuel
Chafer Fuel Handling Tips
Chafer Accessories Review
How To Use A Chafer
Choice Chafing Dishes

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Choice Chafer Fuel

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!

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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!!

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Chafer Fuel Handling Tips

Check out this video to learn some vital tips about handling chafers and chafer fuel!

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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!!

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Chafer Accessories Review

Accessorize your Choice chafer with our full, 1/2, and 1/3 size food pans! Also check out our 3 types of chafer fuel, convenient microfiber cleaning cloths, and even our refillable long tip lighters.

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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.

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How To Use A Chafer

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!

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And now to take a look at how we’re going to use the chafer. The first thing you’re going to do once you have it set up and your water pan in your frame is you’re going to fill the water pan with about 1 inch of very hot tap water. This will allow the temperature to come up a lot quicker. So once you do that, cover the chafer with the lid. Open up your fuel cell and place it in your fuel holder along with the fuel holder cover, which you should have open. Don’t light this until you’ve placed the fuel cell underneath the chafer. Then you can light it with a long-tipped lighter. Let it come up to temperature for about 20 minutes and then you’re ready for your food. The important thing about your food is that it has to be hot going in; a chafer is not designed to cook your food. It’s designed to keep it warm once it’s already cooked. I’m going to take the lid off, get my hot asparagus, and there we are. We’re ready to serve. Thank you for watching, and if you have any questions, please feel free to use our live chat button.

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Choice Chafing Dishes

Choice offers an expansive selection of chafing dishes, from economy models to ultra-stylish, high-end options. All dishes are designed for reliable performance and durability, while delivering unbeatable value. Learn more by watching this helpful, overview video.

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Serving hot food at a buffet, breakfast bar, or off-site venue requires efficient, reliable supplies. Choice offers a great line of chafers perfect for these and other applications, with economy, mid-range, and high-end options to choose from. Choice Economy chafers are made of stainless steel and come with a frame, pan, and lift-off lid. Fuel holders are also included, helping to ensure that fuel is properly placed beneath the pan for effective heating. Plus, each frame features built-in side handles, which make transporting the chafer easy. For a more stylized buffet, Choice Classic chafers are the perfect option! Each dish is made of 18/8 stainless steel with a mirror finish, making the Classic series both durable and great for formal events and venues. These mid-range chafers are designed with elegant features, from ornate lid handles to beveled legs. Each chafer also includes a lift-off lid, frame, food pan, water pan, and fuel holder. Choice Deluxe and Choice Supreme chafers are other mid-range lines that deliver a different aesthetic. They’re made of stainless steel with eye-catching, gold or chrome accents. These accents add a touch of elegance while keeping the design sleek with straight lines and rounded edges. The stainless steel construction features a mirrored finish, and the round, oval, and rectangular shapes ensure versatility for any business. As an added benefit, most chafers include a roll-top lid. The Choice Deluxe line even offers soup chafers, with lift-off lids, and are designed to accommodate sauces, soups, and glazes. Like Choice Economy and Choice Classic chafers, food pans, water pans, and fuel holders come standard. For high-end applications, Choice Supreme offers induction chafers that boast glass tops and soft-close lids; these are perfect for use with portable or drop-in induction ranges. Standard Choice Supreme chafers are even available with a pine wood stand and built-in fuel drawer. Whatever your needs and whatever your menu, Choice provides chafing dishes to help you serve with confidence and style!

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Chafer Includes:
  • Cover: 1
  • 2 1/2" deep food pan: 1
  • Water pan: 1
  • Fuel Holders: 2
Overall Dimensions:
  • Length: 26 Inches
  • Width: 13 1/2 Inches
  • Height: 17 Inches
  • Capacity: 8 qt.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Specs
Length 26 Inches
Width 13 1/2 Inches
Height 17 Inches
Capacity 8 qt.
Color Silver
Cover Type Lift-Off
Finish Mirrored
Material Stainless Steel
Product Line Choice Classic
Shape Rectangle
Size Full Size
Style Mid-Range Chafers
Type Standard Chafers

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall User Rating: Choice Classic 8 Qt. Full Size Chafer

    4.7 stars from 89 reviews

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    great Chafer chafers more nice Classic elegant price dishes BEAUTIFUL

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    4 out of 4 found this review helpful

    Arrived in perfect condition. It came complete. Easy to set-up. I ordered it for a family special event and used it more than once already. Originally, I was going to rent it but I would of paid the same amount for it from a local rental company so i decided to buy them. The trays are just perfect and as described, product is definitely worth it for the price.

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    3 out of 3 found this review helpful

    Look Nice. Have used these for years at all of our major events. Handles are acrylic wood design not real wood like the description suggests.

    from Ridgewood Posted on

    3 out of 3 found this review helpful

    Very elegant and beautiful product for all catering and/or wedding event! We bought this for a family friend and they absolutely loved it and now we get to use it in the future!

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    3 out of 3 found this review helpful

    my favorite I used item for my 50th birthday party my friends and family though I had my party cater I felt as if I was a professional

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    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    These chafers were beautiful. They added a lot of elegance to the party. Received so many compliments, and asking where did I purchase them from. Great product.

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    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    This chafer that was purchased for our business not only looks great but is durable. It also isn't so heavy that transporting it becomes difficult. We would purchase again.

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    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    I used these for my baby shower and they were a hit. They are of great quality and I will definitely be ordering more of these for my other events.

    from Sha Posted on

    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    I was so pleased when I received this chafer. It is very good quality and very attractive. I cater events and these look very nice when serving.

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    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    Choice Classic did an outstanding job in creating this one. It was absolutely beautiful on the table of one of my intimate catering events. The volume was deep enough to hold the chicken wings and beef sliders. The elegant looking lid was perfect for covering the chafers when not in use. Have already purchased a couple of these and will be purchasing more. (Lisa)

    from Jes Catering Posted on

    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    These chafers are a good value. They clean up well, hold the heat and perform great. The only reason for the 4 out of 5 would be the handle does not seal completely flush against the lid. Its not one piece.

    from Tim Posted on

    Mini mashed potato station.

    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    This is a very nice chafer and the price can’t be beaten. I look everywhere but this style you will not find for this price. I got them and I did like the look, however, the material is very thin and light. I was surprise because I also got the 5qt of the same model and band and that one is heavier and thicker than this one. Because the material is so thin it is noisy and also dent easily. One of mine arrived damaged during shipping I contacted the company and Michael was a great helper and replace it immediately. Great customer service! Will buy again.

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    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    There chafing dishes look very elegant when set up. I'd like them to be a little heavier duty but for the money they are well worth it.

    from Simply Catered Posted on

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Awesome chafer for an even better price. I couldn't think of a negative thing to say about these if I tried. The wooden handles add a touch of elegance and color to stray from the metallic appearance.

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    Open for service

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    These are very affordable. It makes a big difference versus using disposable pans. We love them, and so do our customers. We would definitely recommend these. You will not get a better value anywhere else.

    from KLAS Events Posted on

    Bought as a replacement for older chafers and I love them. They look great and blend with any decor. The wooden handles are a nice touch.

    from Just Eat This Catering Posted on

    the item is light weight but I find it to be very nice (elegant). made my holiday space look really upscale. and customer service is awesome. thanks

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    This product makes planning for and serving large holiday dinners and celebrations so much easier. I can prepare hot food in advance and keep it hot while entertaining my guests. They also look lovely. Have been asked by so many where I got them.

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    These chafing dishes look nice and make the buffet appear quite elegant. Unfortunately the finish on the lids isn't very strong and they can easily chip/tarnish. Since they are relatively affordable, it's to be expected, but it would be nice if the finish had held up a bit better.

    from Nourrie Cuisine Posted on

    The Choice Classic 8 Qt. Full Size Chafer is beautifully made. It keeps foods hot for long periods of time and clean up is simple.

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    We replaced all of our chafers with these Choice Classic 8 quart full size chafers. They look great on our buffets. We've had many complements.

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