Chafing dishes · Phoenix & the Valley

Chafing Dish Rentals

Keep buffet food warm at parties, graduations and receptions. Choose a roll-top or a basic chafing dish, and add Sterno when you order.

From $16 each

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Stainless roll-top chafing dish on a buffet table next to a basic stainless chafing dish

Chafing dish prices

Delivery and tax are added on your quote.

Chafing dish rental prices
ItemPrice
Roll-top chafing dish$35 each
Basic chafing dish$16 each
Sterno fuel (add when ordering; not included)$4.50 each

Using your chafers

  • Add water to the base pan before lighting the Sterno.
  • Foil liners make cleanup easy.
  • Return items clean. Dirty items are charged a $30 cleaning fee each.
  • Buffet space under a tent: about 100 square feet per 50 guests.

Chafing dish questions

How much does a chafing dish rental cost?

Roll-top chafing dishes are $35 each and basic chafing dishes are $16 each.

Is Sterno included?

No. Add Sterno fuel when you order, at $4.50 each.

Do I need to clean the chafing dishes?

Yes. Return them clean. Dirty items are charged a $30 cleaning fee each. Foil liners make cleanup easy.

How much buffet space do I need under a tent?

Plan about 100 square feet per 50 guests.

Plan your buffet

Tell us your date and guest count. We’ll add chafers, Sterno and buffet tables to one quote.