What is a Chafing Dish?

Keep food warm with a chafing dish. These serveware pieces keep food warm for an extended period of time, which makes them ideal for entertaining. Chafing dishes impart instant elegance to your table, and they come in various sizes and styles to suit your needs. Use them with stainless-steel spoons and ladles for a coordinated table.

Chafing Dish Styles

Stainless Steel Smooth Chafing Dishes are a Williams-Sonoma exclusive. They're available in rectangular and round shapes, and they can be ordered individually or as a 2-piece set. Stainless steel construction ensures strength and durability, while the hand-polished finish adds upscale style. These chafing dishes come with a cover and stand, and all the pieces are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

There's also Cuisinart Oval Stainless-Steel Chafing Dishes, which is crafted with a sturdy aluminum-encapsulated stand for stability and includes two tea lights to keep food warm. The lid is crafted from tempered glass with a stainless-steel handle, so it's durable and lets you see what's inside the dish. Riveted handles on the side of this stylish serving dish provide for easy carrying.

If you want a heavy-duty serving dish that's durable and modern, consider Williams Sonoma's exclusive stainless steel hammered style. It comes in a rectangular or round shape and has a sturdy top that's hand-detailed, with a polished round knob for easy lifting.

Adorn your table for special occasions with the Ruffoni Opus Prima Stainless-Steel Braiser with Warming Stand. It's crafted with multiple layers of stainless steel and aluminum for even heating and excellent heat retention, and it has cast-steel branches and leaves with a hand-cast decorative knob for heirloom style.

Pair any of these dishes with a sturdy, stylish utensils set, such as Williams Sonoma's 5-piece Serving Utensils Set. It comes with a ladle, spoon, slotted spoon, fork and tongs. There's also all the table linens you need for a formal event, including crisp white tablecloths inspired by 5-star hotels.

Other Entertaining Essentials

Coordinate your stainless-steel chafing dish with other stainless serveware pieces. There are stainless-steel cheese knives and marble styles, which you can contrast with a rustic wood cheese board. Serve dessert with the All-Clad Cook Serve Stainless-Steel Pie Server -- this versatile utensil is highly polished for an elegant look and can be used to serve slices of pie and cake. You can also use it for serving savory dishes, like quiche or even pizza.

Explore the selection for serveware, utensils and other entertaining must-haves. There's dinnerware to suit every interior design style, along with flatware and drinkware to help you achieve the look you want.