Product Description
Booking a round chafing dish - hire gives professional caterers a dependable method for maintaining hot food temperatures during service. This 12-inch stainless steel unit measures 350mm x 350mm x 315mm and weighs 2.75kg, making it a manageable addition to any buffet setup. The capacity of 7.5 litres accommodates substantial quantities of main courses, side dishes, or breakfast items. You can set up multiple units alongside your catering equipment hire to create a complete self-service station for large crowds.
Securing Your Round Chafing Dish - Hire
Each set includes a durable lid to retain heat and moisture, a water pan for indirect warming, and a dedicated fuel holder. Chafing fuel does not come with this item. You must order your 2-hour chafing fuel or 6-hour deluxe chafing fuel separately to operate the warmer. The commercial-grade construction withstands heavy use across busy event schedules. These units stack neatly for transport and fit standard service counters alongside your table hire arrangements.
Key Applications for Your Catering Setup:
- Corporate Conferences: Serve hot lunches to delegates during scheduled networking breaks.
- Wedding Receptions: Build self-service food stations for evening guests.
- Outdoor Events: Maintain safe food temperatures at garden parties or festivals lacking permanent kitchen facilities.
- Hotel Breakfasts: Present popular morning items like scrambled eggs, bacon, or sausages to large groups.
- Private Functions: Supply hot meals at independent venues without constant reheating.
Expo Hire operates 11 regional depots across England and Wales, delivering commercial equipment directly to your venue from £40 ex-VAT. We include a Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order, covering accidental scratches or minor dents during your event. You pay no security deposit, freeing up your budget for other requirements. On delivery day, our transport team provides live vehicle tracking and an SMS arrival time. Large event organisers benefit from a 25% advance deposit option on orders over £1,000, helping manage cash flow.
All prices display live on our website, starting from £10.00 ex-VAT for this item. You complete your entire booking online without needing a phone call. Add this unit to your basket, select your dates, and confirm your order instantly. Stock levels update in real time. Select your hire dates to check availability and secure your catering equipment.
Product Specifications:
- Capacity
- 7.5 litres
- Diameter
- 12 inches (approx. 30cm)
- Dimensions (LWH)
- 35cm x 35cm x 31.5cm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Components Included
- Lid, Water Pan, Fuel Holder
- 7.5-litre capacity
- 12-inch (30cm) round diameter
- Durable stainless steel construction
- Dimensions: 35cm (L) x 35cm (W) x 31.5cm (H)
See the Catering Equipment Hire Guide for kitchen setup planning, equipment selection, and capacity guidance.
Technical
| Width | 350 mm |
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| Height | 315 mm |
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| Length | 350 mm |
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| Weight | 2.75 kg |
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This 12-inch round chafing dish holds 7.5 litres of hot food. The stainless steel unit weighs 2.75kg, making it easy to handle and position on a buffet line. It is designed to keep dishes warm throughout your event service using a standard chafing fuel heat source.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £12.00 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £2.00 per extra day up to day 7, £1.50 per extra day up to day 28 and £1.00 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £10.00 |
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| 2 | £10.00 |
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| 3 | £10.00 |
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| 5 | £14.00 |
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| 7 | £18.00 |
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| 14 | £28.50 |
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| 21 | £39.00 |
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| 35 | £56.50 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
Customer Reviews
★★★★★
K C, Bristol - March 2022
