Elite Gourmet EWM-6122 Dual 2 x 2.5 Qt. Trays, Buffet Server, Food Warmer Temperature Control, Clear Slotted Lids, Perfect for Parties, Entertaining & Holidays, 5 Qt Total, Stainless Steel

I’ve relied on this Elite Gourmet buffet server in my own home for a while now, so when my sister needed a reliable way to handle food for her church volunteering, sending her this exact model was a calculated technical win. The 300 watts of power provided by this unit is the real engine behind its success, maintaining a consistent heat that cheaper warmers simply can't match across a full 7.5-quart capacity. It’s a versatile piece of equipment that functions as both a three-tray server and a standalone warming base, which is crucial when you're managing multiple hors d'oeuvres or different-sized dishes in a fast-paced environment like a social function. My sister’s experience with it mirrored my own—it is efficient, easy to transport with the carry handles, and the three separate temperature settings allow for the precision needed to keep delicate dishes from drying out while keeping heavier items hot. One minor drawback to watch for is the slotted lids; while they are perfect for keeping utensils in place, they can allow heat to escape faster than solid lids if the server is used outdoors or in a drafty hall. My professional tip is to drape a clean, heavy linen over the lids between servings to lock that moisture and heat in, ensuring the last guest's plate is just as fresh as the first. This experience.

Great for keeping food warm for any type of events. The cord length is ok, I usually use an extension cord to reach outlet since I use it on table in middle of kitchen. If the warming trays are used on island of kitchen that has outlets, it works great. Keeps the food warm, temperature control knob is for all 3 trays at once. It has the domed lids with hole for serving spoon makes easy to have everything ready. Does not have storage rack for the lids like some other models.

I bought two of these to serve our Thanksgiving buffet. I am very pleased with the quality and functionality of this product. It kept the food at perfect temperature while waiting for the guest's arrival. I was able to cook my entire dinner the day before and simply reheat everything for the buffet. Easy to put together and fits easily back in the box for storage. I will never go back to sterno chafing dishes.

The Elite Gourmet EWM-6122 Dual 2 x 2.5 Qt Buffet Server is smaller than I expected, but it’s surprisingly functional. It heats food evenly, keeps everything warm for hours, and is super easy to set up and clean. The dual trays are perfect for small gatherings or family meals. Overall, a compact but very useful warmer that gets the job done!

To test the trays , poured a cup of water in each tray and turned it on high setting first it did not warm up quick but I gave it like 30 min, came back and checked the water was pretty hot. Good little gadget for when you have hot meals and company over. Highly recommend. The only issue is that the cord is short.

Having read the reviews, I was prepared for this to be a little flimsy. I knew the pans would be thin - too thin to use in the oven. I knew the lids would be delicate plastic and that the tray-holder would be flexible and sharp (yet I still cut myself). I even expected the warming tray base might not sit flat, but mine did. For the price & the functionality, this was fine with me, and I was pleased with it when it arrived. It looked nice and was stable enough. It's made for home use, not restaurants. I plugged it in to test before unpacking everything, and it warmed up great. I notice some reviewers of warming trays are upset about smoking & burnt electronic smell when 1st turned on, but I also read in one of the manuals during my research that this is common briefly when 1st turned on, as a coating on the electronics burns off. This unit didn't smoke or smell, though. I cleaned everything as per the instructions and then set it aside for a couple of days until my party when I used just the warming tray base. I placed mini quiches on it to keep warm, and it worked really well. It barely got dirty. That night I cleaned it again as per instructions - soapy sponge, then wet sponge to remove the soap, then dry. I put it away, and when I pulled it out a week later it had surface rust spots. They're evenly distributed across the whole top surface where the food goes, not in a pattern from the food. I'm guessing the towel I used to dry it left some moisture that I didn't notice. I tried rubbing them off with a dry cloth. I tried with a damp cloth. Nothing worked. I uploaded a picture. This product is supposed to be stainless steel, but if it gets rust spots from a minor amount of moisture left on it, then it's very low quality or there was a manufacturing issue. I emailed the manufacturer twice (the second time with a photo), but they haven't replied. Amazon customer service helped me, though, even though I no longer have the box. A+ to Amazon & F for the manufacturer. I'm really disappointed about this because otherwise I really liked it. Again, not a high-quality durable product, but attractive and functional if it's not going to get hard use. It was perfect for my needs. But with the rust spots I can't place food on it again, and I wouldn't want the rusty surface to show. If you want to be able to place food directly on the warming tray, as I did (as the instructions indicate and the product images show), then don't get this unit. It may be a good (if less functional) choice if you don't need to place food directly on the warming tray. In that case, don't even clean the warming tray - maybe a light wipe down & carefully dry it thoroughly. I didn't use the pans, but they seemed to like they'd be stable enough. But be really careful when cleaning. I noticed that the stainless is incredibly easy to scratch, even with a soft sponge or cloth. (Again, cheap) I'll be shopping for a new one. UPDATE: A manufacturer rep got back to me and said that their warranty doesn't cover cosmetic issues like this. I'd say it's not simply a cosmetic issue when a food surface rusts. I told her I'd find one from a manufacturer whose "stainless" doesn't rust.

I absolutely love the versatility of this warming tray! The fact that it comes with three removable pans is such a great design feature — I can use it with all three pans, or remove them and use it as one large flat heating tray, depending on what I’m serving. This was a total game changer during Thanksgiving. It kept everything warm while freeing up precious oven space — which is critical when you’ve got a giant turkey taking over most of the oven! Being able to put my casseroles directly into the pans and then move those pans straight into the oven beforehand was incredibly convenient. I’m not 100% sure the pans are officially oven-rated, but I’ve used them that way once so far with no issues. One thing to note: the individual pans don’t hold a huge amount of food, so if you’re serving a very large crowd, you may want to remove the pans and place larger casserole dishes directly on the warming tray instead. That said, for my gathering of eight people, it worked like a dream. Highly recommend for holidays or entertaining — it really makes hosting easier and less stressful!

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It's a good product but not long lasting. The element is always burned.

Quality not matching the price, very expensive n poor quality😔

J’aime bien cet appareil elle fait bien le travail. Les aliments reste chaud et c’est ce que je m’attendais.

Why sell into the UK a product with a USA 2 pin plug. At 200 watts it would have cost me an extra £40 on the step down transformer. It has been returned. The sad bit is without me knowing at was delivered from the USA, so it's has to be returned to the USA. So four labels had to be printed and suck on box to be able to ship via UPS. At £61 all in for the producd, it's seams very wasteful of Amazon to allow it to be listed for UK sale.