Stop Making These Chafing Dish Mistakes at Your Next Party

Your chafing dish setup can make or break your event. Most people mess this up without realizing it. Always set up your chafing dish exactly where you plan to serve. Moving it later is dangerous and messy. Water pan goes in first, then food pan on top. Pour 1-3 inches of scalding hot water into the base - not boiling, just really hot. Add your burner fuel carefully and light it only after checking for spills. Wait 10 minutes with the lid on to heat everything up properly. Your food should already be cooked and hot before going in. Chafing dishes maintain temperature, they don't cook. Stir every 10-20 minutes and keep that lid on when not serving to prevent your food from drying out. Trust me, following these steps will save you from serving lukewarm, dried-out food that nobody wants to eat. #chafingdish #catering #partyplanning #Food #Cooking