Roll-top Chafing Dishes
Roll top chafing dishes ease access and improve safety compared to models with removable lids. Many finishes are available to complement your setup, from sleek, entirely chrome pieces to wrought iron and copper sets. More
These are the most common type and rely on traditional flaming heat sources like Sterno fuel.
These have holders that can accommodate fuel cans or electric warmers, providing flexibility for locations without power supplies.
This type uses a small electric heating plate or induction system mounted just below the chafer to heat the water pan.
Roll top chafers have a semi-removable top that can protect food from contaminants and help keep it warm over the course of serving, while remaining easily removable when food is served. Instead of being two separate pieces, as chafers with lids are, these roll top chafing dishes feature lids that slide backwards and out of the way while remaining attached to their chafers. This eliminates the possibility of the lid being lost or placed somewhere unsanitary before being returned to the chafer. Roll top chafing dishes also present an attractive look that chafers with removable lids may not have.
Roll top chafing dishes can utilize either concentrated chafer fuel or electricity to keep food hot over the course of service. Some options even have the capacity to use electricity or chafer fuel depending on where you use them. The main drawback of electric roll top chafers is you'll have to be near an appropriate outlet to utilize it. This is usually cheaper than chafer fuel, though. Roll top chafers can be round or rectangular and come in many styles and sizes, but all function similarly. Choose the unit that best fits your establishment's aesthetic and is the right size for your needs.