Serveware & Chafing Dishes

The pieces that carry food from the kitchen to the table, and keep it looking good once it gets there.

The pieces that carry food from the kitchen to the table, and keep it looking good once it gets there.

Set out appetizers on a lazy Susan, build a board on acacia or bamboo, stack desserts on a tiered stand, or keep a buffet hot with a chafing dish or electric server. Filter by material to match your table.

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Serveware & Chafing Dishes buying guide

Keep it hot for a crowd

Chafing dishes hold food in a pan over a heat source to keep it warm on a buffet. Ours run from 5.3 to 9.5 quarts in round and rectangle shapes, many with roll-top or hinged lids and a view window. Electric buffet servers and warming trays plug in and warm several trays at once.

Wood boards and bowls

Acacia and bamboo boards handle cheese, charcuterie, and bread. Hand wash wood, dry it right away, and rub in food-safe oil now and then to keep the grain from drying out. Wood salad bowls follow the same rules.

Serving for small gatherings

A lazy Susan appetizer set puts dips and condiments within everyone's reach. Tiered stands save table space for desserts and tea sandwiches. A glass beverage dispenser with a spigot handles lemonade and iced tea at parties. Pair any of them with plates and bowls for guests.

Common questions

What is the difference between a chafing dish and a buffet server?

A chafing dish holds food in a pan over a heat source, such as chafing fuel, so it works anywhere. An electric buffet server plugs in and warms several trays at once, which is handy indoors near an outlet.

How do I care for an acacia wood serving board?

Hand wash it with warm, soapy water and dry it right away. Do not soak it or put it in the dishwasher. Rub in food-safe mineral oil every few weeks to keep the wood from drying out and cracking.

What do I need for a charcuterie board?

A board with room for cheeses, meats, fruit, and crackers, plus small bowls for dips and olives. Our acacia and bamboo boards come in several sizes, and some sets include cheese knives or a carving knife and fork.

What is a lazy Susan appetizer set used for?

It is a rotating tray with small bowls for dips, sauces, nuts, and condiments. Guests spin it to reach what they want, which makes it a good centerpiece for game nights and holiday spreads.