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  • Thunder Group SLRCF0171G Roll Top/Golden Handle Chafer - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF0171G Roll Top/Golden Handle Chafer - Set

    $416.81
    $416.81 - $416.81
    $416.81
    $246.08
    $246.08 - $246.08
    $246.08

    8 qt, 25-1/4" x 14-3/4" x 15-1/2" Roll Top Chafer, Stainless Steel with Gold Accented Handles

    $416.81
    $416.81 - $416.81
    $416.81
    $246.08
    $246.08 - $246.08
    $246.08
  • Thunder Group SLRCF7100 Hinged Dome Cover

    Thunder Group SLRCF7100 Hinged Dome Cover

    $76.97
    $76.97 - $76.97
    $76.97
    $45.44
    $45.44 - $45.44
    $45.44

    21-3/8" x 12" x 2-1/2" Hinged Cover, Stainless Steel

    $76.97
    $76.97 - $76.97
    $76.97
    $45.44
    $45.44 - $45.44
    $45.44
  • Thunder Group SLRCF002 Full Size Weld Chafer with Plastic Footed-Set/Ctn - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF002 Full Size Weld Chafer with Plastic Footed-Set/Ctn - Set

    $343.13
    $343.13 - $343.13
    $343.13
    $202.58
    $202.58 - $202.58
    $202.58

    8 qt, 23-7/8" x 13-7/8" x 13-3/8", Full Size Welded Chafer, Stainless Steel with Black Plastic Footed

    $343.13
    $343.13 - $343.13
    $343.13
    $202.58
    $202.58 - $202.58
    $202.58
  • Thunder Group PLRCF001R Full Size Roll Top Chafer Cover, Opens On Sides, PC, Clear

    Thunder Group PLRCF001R Full Size Roll Top Chafer Cover, Opens On Sides, PC, Clear

    $107.76
    $107.76 - $107.76
    $107.76
    $63.62
    $63.62 - $63.62
    $63.62

    21-1/9" x 14-1/4" x 7-1/3", Roll Top Chafer Cover, Clear Color, Polycarbonate

    $107.76
    $107.76 - $107.76
    $107.76
    $63.62
    $63.62 - $63.62
    $63.62
  • Thunder Group PLRCF001H Full Size Hinged Cover, Opens On Ends, PC, Clear

    Thunder Group PLRCF001H Full Size Hinged Cover, Opens On Ends, PC, Clear

    $44.65
    $44.65 - $44.65
    $44.65
    $26.36
    $26.36 - $26.36
    $26.36

    21" x 13" x 3", Full Size Hinged Cover, Opens on both ends, Clear Color, Polycarbonate

    $44.65
    $44.65 - $44.65
    $44.65
    $26.36
    $26.36 - $26.36
    $26.36
  • Thunder Group SLRCF113 Fuel Holder

    Thunder Group SLRCF113 Fuel Holder

    $8.30
    $8.30 - $8.30
    $8.30
    $4.90
    $4.90 - $4.90
    $4.90

    6-3/8" x 3-1/2" x 2-5/8" Fuel Holder, Stainless Steel

    $8.30
    $8.30 - $8.30
    $8.30
    $4.90
    $4.90 - $4.90
    $4.90
  • Thunder Group SLRCF114 Frame And Fuel Plate For SLRCF005 - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF114 Frame And Fuel Plate For SLRCF005 - Set

    $150.99
    $150.99 - $150.99
    $150.99
    $89.14
    $89.14 - $89.14
    $89.14

    23" x 12-1/2" x 9", Folding Frame and Fuel Plate for SLRCF005, Stainless Steel

    $150.99
    $150.99 - $150.99
    $150.99
    $89.14
    $89.14 - $89.14
    $89.14
  • Thunder Group SLRCF111 Dripless Water Pan

    Thunder Group SLRCF111 Dripless Water Pan

    $65.08
    $65.08 - $65.08
    $65.08
    $38.42
    $38.42 - $38.42
    $38.42

    22" x 14" x 4-1/2" Dripless Water Pan, Stainless Steel

    $65.08
    $65.08 - $65.08
    $65.08
    $38.42
    $38.42 - $38.42
    $38.42
  • Thunder Group SLRCF115 Dome Cover With Chrome Plated Handle

    Thunder Group SLRCF115 Dome Cover With Chrome Plated Handle

    $83.07
    $83.07 - $83.07
    $83.07
    $49.04
    $49.04 - $49.04
    $49.04

    21-1/8" x 13" 3-1/3", Done Cover, Stainless Steel with Chrome Plated Handles

    $83.07
    $83.07 - $83.07
    $83.07
    $49.04
    $49.04 - $49.04
    $49.04
  • Thunder Group SLRCF112 Dome Cover

    Thunder Group SLRCF112 Dome Cover

    $55.02
    $55.02 - $55.02
    $55.02
    $32.48
    $32.48 - $32.48
    $32.48

    21-1/8" x 13-1/8" x 4", Dome Cover, Stainless Steel with Plastic Handle

    $55.02
    $55.02 - $55.02
    $55.02
    $32.48
    $32.48 - $32.48
    $32.48
  • Thunder Group SLRCF511 Chrome Plated Wire Stand 22 3/4" X 12 1/4" X 9"

    Thunder Group SLRCF511 Chrome Plated Wire Stand 22 3/4" X 12 1/4" X 9"

    $26.80
    $26.80 - $26.80
    $26.80
    $15.82
    $15.82 - $15.82
    $15.82

    22-3/4" x 12-1/4" x 9", Wire Stand for Full Size Aluminum Foil Tray , Chrome Plated

    $26.80
    $26.80 - $26.80
    $26.80
    $15.82
    $15.82 - $15.82
    $15.82
  • Thunder Group SLRCF0833BT 8 Quart Stainless Steel Chafer, Stackable - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF0833BT 8 Quart Stainless Steel Chafer, Stackable - Set

    $290.93
    $290.93 - $290.93
    $290.93
    $171.76
    $171.76 - $171.76
    $171.76

    8 qt, 24-2/5" x 14-3/8" x 12-3/5" Stackable Chafer, Stainless Steel

    $290.93
    $290.93 - $290.93
    $290.93
    $171.76
    $171.76 - $171.76
    $171.76
  • Thunder Group SLRCF0833GH 8 Qt Gold Accented Oblong Chafer - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF0833GH 8 Qt Gold Accented Oblong Chafer - Set

    $196.92
    $196.92 - $196.92
    $196.92
    $116.26
    $116.26 - $116.26
    $116.26

    8 qt, 25" x 13-7/8" x 12-1/4", Gold Accented Oblong Chafer, Stainless Steel

    $196.92
    $196.92 - $196.92
    $196.92
    $116.26
    $116.26 - $116.26
    $116.26
  • Thunder Group SLRCF8532 8 Qt Full Size Wood Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF8532 8 Qt Full Size Wood Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    $275.38
    $275.38 - $275.38
    $275.38
    $162.58
    $162.58 - $162.58
    $162.58

    8 qt, 26-1/2" x 14" x 16-1/2", Full Size Rectangular Deluxe Chafer, Stainless Steel with Faux Wood Handles

    $275.38
    $275.38 - $275.38
    $275.38
    $162.58
    $162.58 - $162.58
    $162.58
  • Thunder Group SLRCF001 8 Qt Full Size Welded Chafer-Set/Ctn - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF001 8 Qt Full Size Welded Chafer-Set/Ctn - Set

    $157.97
    $157.97 - $157.97
    $157.97
    $93.26
    $93.26 - $93.26
    $93.26

    8 qt, 23-3/8" x 13-7/8" x 15-1/2", Full Size Welded Chafer, Stainless Steel

    $157.97
    $157.97 - $157.97
    $157.97
    $93.26
    $93.26 - $93.26
    $93.26
  • Thunder Group SLRCF001F 8 Qt Full Size Folding Stand Chafer, Stainless Steel - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF001F 8 Qt Full Size Folding Stand Chafer, Stainless Steel - Set

    $146.18
    $146.18 - $146.18
    $146.18
    $86.30
    $86.30 - $86.30
    $86.30

    8 qt, 23-3/5" x 13-4/5" x 12-3/5", Full Size Folding Stand Chafer, Stainless Steel

    $146.18
    $146.18 - $146.18
    $146.18
    $86.30
    $86.30 - $86.30
    $86.30
  • Thunder Group SLRCF0840 8 Qt Full Size Brass Trim Leg/Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF0840 8 Qt Full Size Brass Trim Leg/Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    $457.36
    $457.36 - $457.36
    $457.36
    $270.02
    $270.02 - $270.02
    $270.02

    8 qt, 22-5/8" x 14-7/8" x 12-3/4", Full Size Continental Chafer, Stainless Steel with Brass Handles

    $457.36
    $457.36 - $457.36
    $457.36
    $270.02
    $270.02 - $270.02
    $270.02
  • Thunder Group SLRCF8533 8 Qt Full Size Brass Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF8533 8 Qt Full Size Brass Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    $570.23
    $570.23 - $570.23
    $570.23
    $336.66
    $336.66 - $336.66
    $336.66

    8 qt, 26-1/2" x 14" x 16-1/2", Full Size Rectangular Deluxe Chafer, Stainless Steel with Brass Handles

    $570.23
    $570.23 - $570.23
    $570.23
    $336.66
    $336.66 - $336.66
    $336.66
  • Thunder Group SLRCF005 8 Qt Chafer, Foldable Frame (2 Clip Holder Included) - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF005 8 Qt Chafer, Foldable Frame (2 Clip Holder Included) - Set

    $212.98
    $212.98 - $212.98
    $212.98
    $125.74
    $125.74 - $125.74
    $125.74

    8 qt, 22-5/8" x 14-7/8" x 12-3/4" Full Size Chafer with Foldable Frame (2 Clip holder included), Stainless Steel

    $212.98
    $212.98 - $212.98
    $212.98
    $125.74
    $125.74 - $125.74
    $125.74
  • Thunder Group SLRCF8307 7 Qt Marmite Chafer, Stainless Steel

    Thunder Group SLRCF8307 7 Qt Marmite Chafer, Stainless Steel

    $154.44
    $154.44 - $154.44
    $154.44
    $91.18
    $91.18 - $91.18
    $91.18

    7 qt, 12-1/2" x 9-1/4" x 13-1/4" Marmite Chafe, Stainless Steel

    $154.44
    $154.44 - $154.44
    $154.44
    $91.18
    $91.18 - $91.18
    $91.18
  • Thunder Group SLRCF0860 6 Qt Round Roll Top Stainless Steel Handle - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF0860 6 Qt Round Roll Top Stainless Steel Handle - Set

    $441.23
    $441.23 - $441.23
    $441.23
    $260.50
    $260.50 - $260.50
    $260.50

    6 qt, 17" x 16-1/2" x 17-3/8" Round Roll Top. Lid swivels open up to 90 degree angle , Stainless Steel

    $441.23
    $441.23 - $441.23
    $441.23
    $260.50
    $260.50 - $260.50
    $260.50
  • Thunder Group SLRCF0836GH 6 Qt Gold Accented Oval Chafer - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF0836GH 6 Qt Gold Accented Oval Chafer - Set

    $228.43
    $228.43 - $228.43
    $228.43
    $134.86
    $134.86 - $134.86
    $134.86

    6 qt, 21-3/4" x 12-1/2" x 11-1/2", Gold Accented Oval Chafer, Stainless Steel with Gold Accented Handles & Legs

    $228.43
    $228.43 - $228.43
    $228.43
    $134.86
    $134.86 - $134.86
    $134.86
  • Thunder Group SLRCF8632 5 Qt Half Size Round/Wood Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF8632 5 Qt Half Size Round/Wood Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    $406.71
    $406.71 - $406.71
    $406.71
    $240.12
    $240.12 - $240.12
    $240.12

    5 qt, 17-5/8" x 13" x 16-5/8", Half Size Round Chafer, Stainless Steel 18-8 with Wooden Handles

    $406.71
    $406.71 - $406.71
    $406.71
    $240.12
    $240.12 - $240.12
    $240.12
  • Thunder Group SLRCF8633 5 Qt Half Size Round/Brass Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    Thunder Group SLRCF8633 5 Qt Half Size Round/Brass Handle-Set/Ctn - Set

    $491.40
    $491.40 - $491.40
    $491.40
    $290.12
    $290.12 - $290.12
    $290.12

    5 qt, 17-5/8" x 13" x 16-5/8", Half Size Round Chafer, Stainless Steel 18-8 with Brass Handles

    $491.40
    $491.40 - $491.40
    $491.40
    $290.12
    $290.12 - $290.12
    $290.12
Chafing Dish

Introducing the Contemporary Chafing Dish: A Perfect Blend of Tradition and Modernity

The history of chafing dishes dates back to ancient times, with references found in old English testaments and other historical sources. These timeless culinary tools have evolved over the years, but their essence remains the same - to keep food warm and delicious.

Traditionally, a chafing dish consisted of a frame, fuel compartment, flame adjuster, water pan, and blazer. This simple yet effective design has stood the test of time, requiring only minor adjustments as technology advanced. From coal firing to wood and denatured alcohol, today's chafing dishes even utilize solid fuel for compactness.

In the early 1900s, a variation called the yachting dish gained popularity. It was designed to be suspended in its frame and was ideal for outdoor use on yachts. This innovation showcased the versatility of chafing dishes beyond traditional settings.

As we enter the modern era, materials used in manufacturing chafing dishes have evolved as well. Durable cladded metals have replaced heavy tin-lined copper and silverplate, offering longevity and resistance against tarnish. These contemporary materials can be found in prestigious auction houses like New York's fine auctions or London's Silver Vaults, as well as renowned Parisian shops like Christofle.

Contemporary chafing dishes come in various sizes to suit different needs. From a diminutive 3 pints to a colossal 38 quarts, there is an option for every occasion. For home use, we recommend a practical 3-quart dish that balances functionality with convenience.

Investing in a contemporary chafing dish not only adds elegance to your dining experience but also ensures that your culinary creations stay warm throughout your gathering. Its timeless design combined with modern features make it an essential tool for both professional chefs and home cooks alike.

Discover the perfect blend of tradition and modernity with a contemporary chafing dish - a culinary essential that has stood the test of time.

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