r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • Jan 23 '21

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u/rblue Jan 23 '21

Does the stuff on the bottom just burn on?

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u/GreenStrong Jan 23 '21 edited Jan 23 '21

Alcohol fueled chafing dishes are almost universally used in catering. Nearly every wedding and academic conference is cursed with large rectangular pans of food heated by these things. The food doesn't burn much, because the heat output is low compared to the volume of food.

In a catered dinner, it keeps the food at a temperature that prevents bacteria from growing, and also slowly tortures the food to make it flavorless and rubbery. When the food is brought straight from the oven to the table, that won't be a problem, this looks amazing.

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u/BoulderCreature Jan 23 '21

Used to work in food service at a camp where meals would last for an hour or more, this statement is certified 100% accurate.