4.4

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

63 Customer Reviews

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this chafing fuel for its economical price and effectiveness in keeping food warm, highlighting its ease of use and consistent burn time. Some users note issues with packaging and occasional difficulty in opening the cans. Generally, it is well-regarded for both small and large events.

  • great
  • fuel
  • price
  • gel
  • easy
  • burn
  • catering
  • food
  • longer
  • event

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kenneth M.

Posted on 12/16/2015

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72/Case

This is an economical chafing fuel, works as well as the name brand. burns clean and keeps the food warm for the full time span. the only negative is that the paper label will burn, and give off the strong smell. this is solved by removing the label prior to lighting.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Debbie M. from Deborah Matthews

Posted on 10/13/2017

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72/Case

I've tried all sorts of chaffer fuel and I'm pretty sure this is my favorite! The lids are easy to get off, they are easy to light, and the time length is perfect for an event! Very economical also. The 72 count ensures it'll be awhile till I need to reorder!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Stephanie B.

Posted on 09/22/2025

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72/Case

They're fine IF you can get them open. They are sealed so tight that it makes them next to impossible to pop open.

Thank you for your review, Stephanie! Our Customer Solutions team has been in contact with you - if you have any further questions or concerns on this order, we are happy to assist!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Susan S.

Posted on 03/24/2025

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72/Case

Box quality is not good. Both boxes arrived torn at the edges and making it difficult to transport.

Thank you for your review, Susan! We would like to gather more information about your experience with this chafing dish fuel. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kim K.

Posted on 02/14/2025

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72/Case

I am so angry right now. I ordered 72 of these so I can use for our caters and they came in a large box all dented and some are busted open. The smell is horrible. Very disappointed. These are expensive. What a joke.

Thank you for your review, Kim! Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Plattcoe

Posted on 01/17/2025

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72/Case

We use these fuel cans for every catering event. They light quickly, burn consistently, and don't leave soot on the underside of the water pan.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Lo

Posted on 05/20/2024

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12/Pack

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Bubbakoo's

Posted on 05/03/2024

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72/Case

Less than distributor, always in stock better quality!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jolee H.

Posted on 12/12/2023

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72/Case

These are great for catering. The price is the best I've found. We sell a lot of them to churches, caterers, family reunions, and more. They are always in perfect condition when they arrive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Robert L.

Posted on 09/26/2023

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72/Case

Great for our events. 2.5 hours is perfect and no waste!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Anand S.

Posted on 07/22/2023

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72/Case

We use this gel chaffing dish fuel regularly for weddings and banquets. Quality and performance are exactly as expected. The fuel is easy to use, long lasting and odorless.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Sarah B. from Mundo Catering LLC

Posted on 04/18/2023

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72/Case

Works fine, but I definitely prefer the ethanol option. These smell, and are not great for indoor use. I'd much rather pay the higher price and get the better product in the future.

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Sonali A. from DSI Hospitality Company

Posted on 09/05/2022

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72/Case

bought it for an event at our new banquet facility and it worked perfect. We did not have the food out for too long so the burning time was perfect for all the dishes we served. will be buying again from them

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Larry B. from B'better Event Production

Posted on 06/08/2022

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72/Case

i love the gel chafing fuel. they light fast and burn just as good a wick fuel. they fit just right under my chafing pans

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kelly M. from Cox Bros BBQ

Posted on 09/04/2020

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72/Case

love the gel sternos instead of the wick. Just seems to burn longer but should have ordered the 6 hour. my bad

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Michaela F. from Hhbc

Posted on 07/09/2020

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12/Pack

we love these methanol gel chafing fuel packs they burn very nicely and they are made very well. thank you so so much

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Lisa D. from Mantua Corners Bar & Grille

Posted on 04/29/2020

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72/Case

The price point on these are great. Unfortunately they smell almost like an electrical fire when they extinguish by themselves. I will stick with the dish fuel from Webstaurant- which is a great value and no smell!

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Perry F. from Charleston Sports Pub

Posted on 01/04/2020

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72/Case

We use these for our catering and banquet events. They actually last longer than which is great obviously. Really good bang for your buck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Nida R. from The Slide Ride

Posted on 12/30/2019

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72/Case

Really good item to use super easy also good for in an outdoor catering’s keeping food warm at all times. Also this item will last for a couple of months

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Josh N. from Beast And Bottle

Posted on 11/19/2019

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72/Case

The methanol chafing gel is adequate but we much prefer the wick when setting up for buffets. It does a much better job of bringing the heat to our dishes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Elizabeth S. from Gudd Eats Catering

Posted on 05/07/2019

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12/Pack

Easy to use no bad smells from the fuel and when you are done just put the caps back on to discard. No mess and you don't have to change out during the saving of a meal.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Cecilia F. from Papa Rock LLC

Posted on 04/26/2019

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72/Case

These work great and are more reasonable than where I was previously ordering from! Plus they don't leak like the other kind I was getting before!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Angelica from Party World

Posted on 04/02/2019

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72/Case

I just bought these I haven’t tried them but it’s a good deal for the price I order few cases. Will buy again ty web store

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Alejandra

Posted on 03/28/2019

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72/Case

I’m very pleased with my purchases they arrived on time in good condition I will be coming back for more ! I recommend these !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Andreas A. from Bright Star Catering

Posted on 03/21/2019

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72/Case

Great for catering jobs that need only short time of heat. Keeps the food warm for longer in the chafer, easy to pop off top and easy to light.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jenna O. from Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa

Posted on 03/13/2019

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72/Case

While they are sort of inexpensive this time that will pay the price. They don't always light up which is an inconvenience since you end up wasting product and money.

Thank you for your review, Gretchen! We are sorry this Choice Methanol Gel Chafing Dish Fuel - 72/Case has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Blanca V. from Villa's Catering

Posted on 03/12/2019

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12/Pack

Very good, I received it at the estimated time, I still do not try them, but they look very good, I hope they work for my buffet!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Andrew M. from La Gondola Chicago

Posted on 03/10/2019

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72/Case

As usual, Choice products are built to last and save you money, these fuel cells are no different, we not only use for catering but use in house on busy nights to help keep product warm in odd areas.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Roshi J.

Posted on 03/10/2019

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72/Case

They arrived very quickly and were just as expected. We used them for smores with the grandkids -- in the house. No soot, smoke or odor at all. Very pleased with them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Naseer A. from The Boardroom Restaurant

Posted on 12/10/2018

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72/Case

I use this fuel a lot for catering orders delivered nearby offices every day. I use to buy from a local supplier at double the price. Now, I order from Webstaurant. Good quality, good price.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Erin B. from Dylan's Unique Gifts & Weddings

Posted on 10/13/2018

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12/Pack

I have just become partial to the Gel. The tops are easy to open, has a pretty accurate burn time, minimum if not at all leakage. I have ordered this product a number of times.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ashok S. from Bombay Bistro

Posted on 09/28/2018

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72/Case

Was attracted to this product because of the price. However, the Gel only lasted for an hour or less. time rating is misleading. Please have this product tested before advertising.

Thank you for your review, Ashok! We are sorry this Choice Methanol Gel Chafing Dish Fuel - 72/Case has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Chris I.

Posted on 09/13/2018

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72/Case

the choice methanol gel chafing fuel is a great bargain and works great. it does better in wind than chafer fuels that have exposed wicks

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Zonita B. from A Slice Of Heaven

Posted on 09/13/2018

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72/Case

I purchased these because we have to keep alot of food hot in the park. I was really unhappy with these because they would not stay lit and when you did light them you couldn't tell it was lit so I kept burning my hands. When lighting one it exploded and burned my hand. I will let be purchasing this item again. That is really bad because I have a whole case that has to just sit around and not be used.

Thank you for your review, Zonita! We are sorry this Choice Methanol Gel Chafing Dish Fuel - 72/Case has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Scott Z. from The Bennett-Curtis House

Posted on 09/07/2018

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72/Case

Gel Chafing Dish Fuel is a good choice if looking for a short event time- quality and less expensive than the sterno options. Comes packed well in case and easy to use. Beware that outside of container will get very hot so do not try to touch without gloves if lite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Daddy D. from DADDY D's BBQ

Posted on 09/04/2018

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72/Case

These chafing dish fuel will work great for our caterings. Buying in bulk and from Webstaurant is so much more inexpensive than anywhere else I can get them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Julia B. from California Fresh Catering

Posted on 07/16/2018

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72/Case

BEST DEAL AROUND FOR THIS PRODUCT. We used to pay over triple for the same product elsewhere until we discovered them on Webstaurant. They are still great quality and last like they should.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ricca M.

Posted on 05/30/2018

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72/Case

Great value for the price. They do burn for the hours promised and possibly longer. I will continue to buy these by the case and recommend them to others!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Patrice J. from Trice's Eatz, LLC

Posted on 05/29/2018

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72/Case

These chafing dishes are awesome to keep on hand for large or small catering events.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Millicent D. from Glorious Celebrations

Posted on 04/30/2018

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72/Case

I needed a short term fuel for my burner at a church event. the burner lasted for more than the time listed keeping the food warm longer enough for the event.