What is chafing fuel? Which type of chafing dish fuel should I be using and how do I use it? If you have these questions, you've come to the right place! Choosing the right chafing fuel can increase profits and reduce accidents caused by improper use. Whether you're looking to compare the various types of fuels or research their diverse applications, this chafing fuel guide is sure to help you determine which fuel is best for your specific foodservice application.
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When considering chafing fuel, it's important to learn the difference between wick and gel fuels so you can choose the right one to best suit your needs. Both fuels offer environmentally friendly options, deliver high-quality heat for reliable chafer warming, and are odorless. Plus, most are resealable so leftover fuel can be reused for more than one event.
Once lit, chafer fuel cells with twist-off metal caps provide a quick, safe, and easy way to extinguish the flame at the end of events. The cap can simply be placed over the flame to snuff it out. Chafer fuel cells with stem wicks and plastic caps require a separate snuffer paddle, regulator, or saucer to extinguish the flame.
Because an additional tool is required to safely snuff out the flame when using a stem wick chafer with a plastic cap, chafer fuels with twist-off metal caps may be the better option for on-the-go catering companies. However, both styles of caps allow the cans to be resealed, providing you with a way to easily store and reuse leftover fuel.
- Always follow the Manufacturer's instructions
- Pre-heat the cart to the proper temperature before placing hot, fully-cooked foods inside
- Use only the number of cans recommended by the cart Manufacturer
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Induction-Style Chafers and Warmers
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Although our Choice brand 2-hour gel fuel offers the lowest cost per can, the best value in terms of burn time is our Choice brand 6-hour wick fuel. Our Choice brand wick fuel offers a convenient screw-on lid so you can easily reuse the fuel to get the full 6 hours of usage. This makes Choice fuel great for any event, whether short or long!
Product | Hours per can | Cans per case | Cost per case | Cost per can | Cost per hour | |
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Choice 2 Hour Ethanol Gel Chafer Fuel | 2 | 72 | $42.99 | ||
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Choice 2 Hour Methanol Gel Chafer Fuel | 2 | 72 | $35.99 | ||
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Choice 4 Hour Chafer Wick Fuel | 4 | 24 | $25.49 | ||
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Choice 6 Hour Chafer Wick Fuel | 6 | 24 | $27.49 | ||
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