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KDM Stainless Steel Buffet Server

If you are in need of the most flexible buffet server, then you must select a buffet server that is made with stainless steel. Worries no more! KDM is so proud to offer our durable stainless steel buffet server.

If you’re trying to put on a buffet, this KDM stainless steel buffet server is perfectly suited to the challenge. As one of the premier manufacturers of stainless steel products, you can avail of our KDM Stainless Steel Buffet Server at a very cost-effective price.

Durability and flexibility of a buffet server give significant help when serving food on a huge occasion. At any time, you need for a buffet server or warming tray as you keep side dishes, main courses or desserts warm. KDM gives you the best among the rest buffet server with a warming tray combination.

You can utilize it as a traditional warming tray, positioning the foods directly on it.

KDM has the capacity to produce various type of heavy-duty stainless steel buffet server. Stainless steel is perfect for making this buffet server. These materials provide high-corrosion characteristics and high impact resistance.

Our KDM stainless steel buffet server is made of food-grade thicken material stainless steel. You can employ it for both indoor or outdoor gatherings. But most of it is widely used at home party, commercial and local restaurant buffet, fast food restaurant, snack bar, and other types of catering.

KDM is capable of fabricating a piece of stainless steel buffet server in various finishes, styles, designs, and sizes. Also, we can accept the customization of stainless steel buffet server of yours.

For the finish options, we have 8 Quart Full-Size Stainless Steel Buffet Server, Constant Temperature Stainless Steel Buffet Server, Stainless Steel Round 3-quart 12-inch Buffet Server, and much more.

Our skilled and professional team designed a type of stainless steel buffet server with adjustable temperature control. So, don’t worry about your food getting cold anymore. The choice is yours! Send us your complete specifications and we will send you a quote immediately.

KDM Stainless Steel Buffet Server manufactured from hard-wearing components and a high degree of hardness materials. We guarantee you that KDM Stainless Steel Buffet Server will not break in case it will drop. It will not leak easily, despite the heat temperature.

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When you purchase to us, you will acquire a 100% stainless steel buffet server. Your customer will be delighted in using these because it can utilize for a longer time. Additionally, our KDM stainless steel buffet server is lightweight. Your customers will possibly feel convenient and comfortable while using our stainless steel buffet server.

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For your place of orders, KDM will provide a free sample of stainless steel buffet server so you can test the quality. Aside from that, we will prepare detailed images and productive videos for your orders.

In China, KDM is one of the reliable manufacturers of stainless steel buffet server. We have obtained certifications such as CE, SGS, ISO 9001, and many more. For over 10 years of expertise, you can ensure that we are excellent in this field of manufacturing.

Whether you choose a Stainless Steel Buffet Tray, Stainless Steel Steamer Pot, Stainless Steel Buffet Serving Spoon, or any kind of stainless steel solution, KDM can satisfy your needs in stainless steel needs.

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Ultimate FAQ Guide to Stainless Steel Buffet Servers

How Do Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Work?

Commercial buffet servers commonly use large, stainless steel containers with a fuel source similar to sterno fuel. 

Restaurants also use steam tables to keep multiple buffet server vessels warm at once. 

These steam tables have a large, shallow body of water that is kept at a certain temperature by a heating source.

On top, there are pans of food that get heated by the steam. 

Buffet servers typically keep food at 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 43-49 degrees Celsius. 

However, some can go up to 150 degrees F, or 65 degrees C.

Stainless steel buffet server

What Heat Sources Can Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Have?

Stainless steel buffet servers can have several possible heat sources, including induction plates, electrical devices, Sterno, and burners. 

Induction plates are basically the ceramic stovetop plates that the buffet servers are put onto.

These are easy to control and they can be neatly concealed.

For this heating source, an encapsulated bottom is used for the buffet server warming tray. 

   Stainless steel induction plate buffet servers

Electric buffet servers, or electric bain maries, are great for big commercial applications.

They are common in multi-vessel buffet servers, keeping food warm and retaining heat for a long time.

This is because they work as a water bath, and water retains heat well. 

These are also great for delicate foods, such as vegetables. 

  Stainless steel electric buffet servers

Sterno fuel sources are basically heating candles underneath the tray.

These are difficult to control the precise temperature.

You can request for a regular Sterno, which shows as a stainless steel cylinder under the tray, or you can request for it to be hidden inside a stainless steel drawer—everything depends on the aesthetics y

  Stainless steel sterno designs

Burners are rarely used for buffet servers, but they can be.

Si vous avez burners—specifically, a burner tray that is separate from the buffet server—then you use the burners for general cooking as well. 

 Stainless steel burner tray 

How Long Do Buffet Servers Last?

Stainless steel buffet servers last for a very long time, since the material will not corrode, so the buffet server will serve you for several years.

As for the question of how long can food be kept in a buffet server, then the answer is 2 to 4 hours.

After that time, the food starts to dry out and lose its freshness. 

What Food Can Go In A Stainless Steel Buffet Server?

Any food!

Stainless steel is very resistant to all sorts of things, so fat, vinegar, and acids from food will not react with the metal.

       Buffet server

What Is A Quart?

UN quart is an English unit of measure equal to a quarter of a gallon, which is 0.94 liters. 

Stainless steel buffet servers can be 4-8 quarts, but we manufacture some heavy-duty pots that have a larger volume as well.

Larger volumes may be used for buffer servers with multiple vessels, as well as soup servers.

What Is A Stainless Steel Chafing Dish?

UN chafing dish is a metal cooking or serving pan on a stand with an alcohol burner below it. 

Thus, a chafing dish uses an external fuel source to generate a flame. 

On the other hand, most buffet servers are electrically heated. 

Its ability to control food’s temperature is its advantage over the chafing dish. 

For instance, the vegetables may not have to be the same temperature as all the other dishes, and electric buffet servers allow you to control that. 

On the other hand, chafing does not use electricity, so your utility bill will not cost as much money.

What Type Of Stainless Steel Is Used For Buffet Servers?

L'acier inoxydable est un mélange de chrome, de nickel, de molybdène et d'autres métaux avec un alliage fer-carbone. 

Nuances d'acier diffèrent dans le contenu ou les proportions de tous ces additifs. 

Stainless steel hose clamps are manufactured from steel grades 304, 316, and 301. =

La nuance 300 est une série d'alliages chrome-nickel.

Acier inoxydable

Les niveaux 301, 304 et 316 sont les plus populaires de cette série.

La nuance 301 est hautement ductile, facilement soudable et plus résistante à l'usure que la nuance 304.

Ainsi, si vous avez besoin de ces propriétés, 301 est un bon choix.

La nuance 304 est moins chère et plus courante dans l'usage général que la nuance 316, mais moins résistante à la corrosion.

L'acier inoxydable de qualité 316 protège le mieux contre les embruns salins, certains acides et bases et les températures élevées en raison de sa concentration plus élevée en molybdène. 

This is why stainless steel buffet servers are most often manufactured from steel grade 316.

L’acier inoxydable résiste à la chaleur, à la corrosion, à l’humidité et à d’autres facteurs.

L’acier inoxydable est également non poreux, ce qui signifie que les bactéries ne proliféreront pas sur cette surface métallique.

All this makes stainless steel perfect for commercial buffet servers and food warmers. 

Do Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Rust?

Stainless steel does not normally rust, but it can be stained.

Harsh water can stain stainless steel, leaving white tarnish, which is a layer of heavy metals.

This does not happen to buffet servers, though.

buffet servers are more prone to heat tint and roughing.

Heat tint is a layer of oxidation that forms after chromium-rich stainless steel is subjected to high heat.

This is not corrosion and it does not damage the buffet server surface.

Roughing is a similar process, but instead of turning rainbow—as is the case with heat tint—roughing turns stainless steel black. 

How Are Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Cleaned?

For routine cleaning, stainless steel should be cleaned with either soap, mild detergent or ammonia solutions in warm water, applied with a soft cloth or nylon sponge. 

Occasionally the use of a mildly rough nylon scouring pad may be required. 

Vinegar can also be used to clean stainless steel.

However, harsh chemicals, acids, bases, and bleaches should not be used on stainless steel, since these can corrode it.

What Types Of Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Are There?

Stainless steel buffet servers can be rectangular, round, or square.

Rectangular buffet servers are the most common ones.

They are easy to install because they use space efficiently.

Among rectangular buffet servers, there are some with double or triple vessels, which have several individual buffet servers attached to each other.

      Different stainless steel multiple-vessel buffet servers

In this case, multiple-vessel buffet servers can have individual lids or a single lid.

If there are individual lids, then the warming trays can all be of different temperatures, but with a single lid, all the trays will be kept at the same temperature together.

Round and oval buffet servers are mostly used for soups, but they can be used for other dishes as well.

 Oval and round buffet servers

They can be shallow or deep, depending on the volume you need.

Round containers are also used in commercial electric buffet servers—which you can use as pasta cookers.

Finally, another shape that is available is fan-shaped.

Fan-shaped buffet servers have a somewhat trapezoidal shape, and they provide a very classic, elegant look.

Stainless steel fan-shaped buffet server

Although of an irregular shape, fan-shaped buffet servers will make the buffet look more interesting.

Another design that is aimed at aesthetics is a vintage design chafing dish for atmospheric hotels, restaurants, and events.

  Vintage buffet server

What Lids Are Available For Stainless Steel Buffet Servers?

The lids can be round or rectangular, fitting the shape of the buffet server.

The lids can also be either convex or flat. 

Convex lids are often glass, while flat are often stainless steel.

Lids can be stainless steel or clea

Clear lids are made from glass and ABS lids, and they allow the food to be viewed without opening the lid.

        Clear lid

Glass lids can have a vent hole with a stainless steel frame that allows hot vapour to escape gradually, instead of burning the person that opens it.

We use tempered glass, which means that it is about 4 times stronger than regular glass.

Also, if the verre trempé lid fractures, it will fracture into tiny pieces, which are relatively harmless.

Stainless steel lids will be opaque, but they are the simplest ones.

Besides this, lids can be fully independent, or they can be attached to the buffet server via a hinge, as with fan-shaped buffet servers. 

In such lids, they can open up to 90 degrees.

We can design for such attached lids to also stay open at 60 degrees.

Moreover, such lids can be designed to close automatically after a slight push down. 

Stainless steel buffet server with hydraulic hinge

This works because of a hydraulic hinge in the lid. 

There can be a regular hinge on a lid, which is common for soup buffet servers.

In these lids, a half is hinged and can be lifted up.

    Stainless steel hinged lid

Another way a lid can be attached to the buffet server is through a sliding mechanism.

This mechanism allows for the dome lid to slide up and under the buffet server.

Stainless steel sliding lid

What Handles Are Available For Stainless Steel Buffet Servers?

There are side handles, called “ears”, and lid handles.

Ear handles are usually in pairs.

Some designs include raised or straight, edged or curved, thin or thick, round or flattened. 

 Raised and curved vs. straight and edged handles

The design depends on the aesthetics you want and the functionality.

Typically, edged and thin handles tend to be less comfortable, while flattened and curved ones are slightly more ergonomic. 

Buffet servers may not have any ear handles as well, especially if they are powered by an induction plate.

Ear handles are for personnel, while the lid handles are for your customers or patrons, so ears should be more functional, while the lid handles can be more decorative.

Lid handles can be knobs, regular handles, t-handles, and recessed handles.

Stainless steel buffet server knob lid handle

Knobs can be of many shapes as well, including spherical and square. 

Plus, there may or may not be a notch for fingers. 

Semi-circular handles are similar to ear handles, and they are very common.

T-handles are mostly used for sliding lids.

Stainless steel t-handle

Recessed handles are used on flat lids.

Usually, there is a dent in the lid, and the handle raises above that dent, level with the surface of the lid. 

Another recessed handle design is when there are 2 grooves, and the person grabs the raised surface as the handle.

Such handles look minimalistic, but they may not be as comfortable to grab.

Stainless steel recessed buffet server handle

Handles can be made from stainless steel, but like most metals, it conducts heat, so the handles will get hot.

Thus, stainless steel handles need to be cool-touch.

For that, you can request a plastic coating, or have a thermoresistant layer on top of the lid. 

       Plastic handle

What Bases Can Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Have?

The base of the buffet server can be regular stainless steel, or it can be encapsulated.

Encapsulated means that the base is enveloped in another material, such as copper or aluminum.

Aluminum distributes heat better, and serves for better heat retention. 

Copper has similar properties, heating quickly, but it is also more expensive than aluminum. 

Stainless steel is used on the outside because of its durability.

Buffet servers on induction plates often have such encapsulated base

  Multi-ply pasta cooker base

Buffet servers also have different types of legs.

There can be induction plate pedestals or drawer pedestals that cover up Sterno heaters.

    Stainless steel D-shaped legs

Also, the legs can have a D shape, thus creating 4 legs out of 2. 

However, there are buffet server legs that are regular as well.

   Stainless steel buffet server leg

They can be straight or curved, long or short—all depending on the style and aesthetics you want to achieve.

For stability, the legs or the pedestals can have rubber feet as well.

What Other Features Can Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Have?

Stainless steel buffet servers can have serving utensil plates, fuel holders, and heat indicators. 

Serving utensil plates can be attached to the buffet server on any side and to the front—wherever you think is best. 

   Serving utensil plate with ceramic top

They can be of any size, as long as it is appropriate for the size of the serving utensil, such as a spoon or tongues.

There can also be an additional ceramic plate on top of the stainless steel base plate. 

Another feature, which goes with all Sterno-based fuel, is a fuel holder.

It goes underneath the buffet server and hangs to hold the fuel. 

   Stainless steel fuel holder

Another feature that we offer is a power indicator, which clearly shows when the buffet server is on and what temperature it is working at.

In electric buffet servers, these can also be integrated with controls that change working temperature.

Plus, we offer lids that have glass or ABS viewing windows.

Buffet server with window

What Polishes and Finishes Can Stainless Steel Buffet Servers Have?

Vous pouvez demander différents produits de polissage, peintures et revêtements. 

All these create a special aesthetic for your buffet servers, suiting the design and atmosphere of your catering event, hotel, or buffet restaurant. 

Vernis satiné est un produit de polissage abrasif qui utilise l'oxyde d'aluminium comme substance abrasive. 

Cette finition produit une surface assez lisse. 

Il existe également une finition brossée/cheveux, qui laisse apparaître des lignes et est plus rugueuse au toucher.

Cependant, le polissage brossé ne montre pas de rayures ni d'empreintes digitales.

  Satin finish on buffet server

Polissage miroir est une surface miroir très lisse.

Il est plus facile à nettoyer, mais les rayures et les empreintes digitales sont très visibles sur une telle surface.

Le polissage miroir a l’air très esthétique, industriel et futuriste.

Mirror finish on buffet server

A matte polish gives the buffet server a very soft, vintage, ceramic look.

Il protège contre les empreintes digitales et possède une texture granuleuse. 

For intricate designs, buffet servers can be engraved.

Habituellement, environ 0,005 pouce ou 0,010 pouce de métal est retiré de la surface. 

Une fois le métal retiré, il est rempli de peinture époxy de n'importe quelle couleur selon vos besoins. 

 Engraved buffet server

Vous pouvez également demander différents revêtements décoratifs qui ajoutent de la couleur à l'acier inoxydable. 

Ces revêtements sont généralement des métaux colorés qui sont électroplaqués sur de l'acier inoxydable.

Galvanoplastie est un processus qui consiste à faire passer un courant électrique à travers 2 métaux, où l'un des métaux prend des ions de l'autre métal.

 Revêtements électrolytiques

L'acier inoxydable peut être galvanisé avec divers métaux qui ont tous leurs propres propriétés et couleurs. 

Pour une couleur jaune, orange ou marron chaud, vous pouvez demander du laiton, du bronze ou de l'or.

Le cuivre se décline dans des couleurs rougeâtres et roses.

Le chrome, le nickel, le cadmium et l’étain donnent des tons argentés et gris froids. 

Electroplated stainless steel buffet server

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