What's a Chafing Dish?

Another term explained from the AZUR kitchen. A Chafing (Chafen means to keep warm) Dish is an apparatus that keeps food warm for an extended period of time. There are many different styles of Chafing Dishes but all require a heat source under the dish to maintain the food temperature. AZUR only uses them for catered events or specialty dinners (e.g. Chef Series) to assist in serving a large group all at the same time.