chaffing dish

A form of chafing dish — Any of several devices, involving a pan and a heater, used to warm food at the table, or to keep it warm.

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Meanings

nounchaffing dish (plural chaffing dishes)

plural chaffing dishes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of chafing dish.

    Steam tables, bains marie, and chaffing dishes require that an accurate external probe thermometer be used.

    2003, Ronald H. Schmidt, Gary E. Rodrick, Food Safety Handbook, page 511
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