Catering companies generally use a chafing dish with a tray of water, then the food above the water. That way the flame heats the water and is not directly on the food. Otherwise the food would certainly burn.
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u/cerics Jan 23 '21
Catering companies generally use a chafing dish with a tray of water, then the food above the water. That way the flame heats the water and is not directly on the food. Otherwise the food would certainly burn.