Waring BFS50B Professional Buffet Server and Warming Tray
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WaringBrand: Waring
Model: BFS50B
Color: Stainless
Product features:
- Buffet-style food server with adjustable heat from 155 to 200 degrees F
- Brushed stainless-steel base can be used alone as a warming tray
- 3 clear polycarbonate lids; serving-utensil slots; stay-cool side handles
- Measures 18 by 27 by 7-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
- Commerical ETL approval
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Waring BFS50B Professional Buffet Server and Warming Tray
Customer Review: Great server - wish I'd bought it years ago!
Summary: 5 Stars
Apologies in advance for the long review but I hope it's helpful. I love this product and wish I had bought it a long time ago!
The server is very well made, looks nice, and works perfectly. I love that it's flexible enough to use it as a flat tray, or add the frame and 1, 2, or 3 of the containers. They hold quite a bit of food, too. I didn't measure out 2.5 quarts before I made the purchase so I wasn't sure what to expect, but the size is perfect for either a meal for probably at least 15 people, or snacks for a large party. Of course you can also serve less by either putting less into the containers that come with the server, or removing the containers that come with it and serving smaller portions in foil pans on the warming tray. (i.e. use mini loaf pans for small portions).
I put this server to an extreme test for it's first use when I prepared all of the meals for a 12-person race crew in a 25 hour endurance road race. I cooked all the food ahead of time (important note: do not use this product to COOK the food, it won't get hot enough to be safe). Then I used this server to reheat and serve hot food to the drivers/crew around the clock. Saturday lunch we had pork sandwiches with one metal container holding the BBQ pork, and the remainder of the tray warming the buns. Sunday dinner we had a Mexican buffet and this server was fantastic. First I used the tray alone with tamales and tortillas wrapped in foil until they were hot. Then I put the 2.5 quart containers on to heat - one held held about 3 lbs. of beef taco meat (probably could have held at least 5 lbs), another held 5 lbs. of shredded chicken, and the third I put half refried beans and half rice. While heating, I turned it to high and instead of the plastic lids, I covered the containers with foil and set the warmed tortillas and tamales on top.
I was asking way more than this server was even intended to do, but it worked great! The tortillas and tamales stayed warm, and the server got the meat/beans/rice hot within an hour. Once it was hot I changed the temp to low, put on the plastic lids, and was still able to balance the tamales/tortillas on top to stay warm. The drivers/crew ate in shifts, and this server kept the food hot all night, with just a little stirring to keep the heat even. I was also happily surprised to find that the lid design causes just enough condensation/steam to keep the food moist - even after many hours, nothing dried out. One other great positive is that this doesn't draw a lot of current. The track was running low on power and even crockpots were tripping breakers, but this server was fine staying on all night.
For Sunday breakfast, I took the Mexican food off and put the containers in a plastic bag to wash later (too tough at the track!), removed the frame, and used the warming tray to heat up a breakfast casserole I'd made in a foil pan. It was so great to have this versatile tray / server so I could make all of this ahead and easily switch from one meal to the next by using a combination of the metal containers that come with it and foil trays.
My last happy surprise with this product was when I found that the metal pans were very easy to clean in spite of the fact that the Mexican food had been in there all night, then sat for a couple of days until I was able to wash them. I thought for sure the bean one especially would be a nightmare to clean, but it was quite easy. The containers aren't officially "nonstick" and don't have that Teflon type coating on them, but they are still very easy to clean.
The weekend above was definitely the biggest test I've put this through! I have since used it for much more typical things, and it's worked great for a few different parties. I've used it for hot dips, and party foods such as hot wings, meatballs, mozzarella sticks, and Jalapeno poppers. As long as the food is cooked you can heat it right in the server, or if you want it quicker you can get it hot, then put it into the server to stay warm.
If you like to entertain, or if you host things like Thanksgiving dinner where you're trying to serve everything hot at the same time, I highly recommend this product!
Description of Waring BFS50B Professional Buffet Server and Warming Tray
Waring has been making products for commercial kitchens for over 60 years. Today Waring Pro brings that expertise home with premium, commercial-quality products, including the Professional Buffet Server & Warming Tray. Entertaining friends and family is easier than ever, with Waring Pro. Look like a professional in your own home! The Waring Pro Professional Buffet Server & Warming Tray is complete with three 2 ½-quart chafing dishes that each hold up to twenty 4-ounce servings. Perfect for an elegant brunch celebration or a casual dinner party, the brushed stainless steel base serves as a warming tray with an adjustable temperature between 155º-200º F. The clear polycarbonate lids keep your dishes warm and enticing and include a handy serving utensil slot.Chafing Dishes
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