The holiday season marks a bustling time for catering events across Canada. From corporate gatherings to family celebrations, Christmas festivities bring people together, fostering an atmosphere of joy and togetherness. Behind the scenes, catering companies gear up for a whirlwind of activities to ensure memorable dining experiences during this bustling season. Make sure you have all of the essential catering equipment required for a successful festive period this year!
Buying vs. Renting Catering Equipment
For caterers gearing up for the holiday rush, there’s a crucial decision to be made, to buy or rent catering equipment. Purchasing equipment offers the advantage of long-term investment and familiarity with tools. However, it demands a substantial upfront investment and the responsibility of maintenance and storage. On the other hand, renting equipment provides flexibility, cost efficiency for short-term use, and access to a broader range of specialized tools. Yet, it may limit customization options and require adherence to rental terms.
Explore Canadian Food Equipment’s collection of catering supplies for your next Christmas event!
Essential Catering Equipment For Christmas Events
Chafing Dishes
Browne Economy Chafing Dish – 575126
Chafing dishes are indispensable during the Christmas rush. They maintain food warmth, enabling a continuous supply of hot dishes without compromising quality.
- Capacity: A generous 9-quart capacity (Full-size hotel pan) offers ample food storage.
- Durability: Crafted for long-lasting use, combining style with practicality, making it perfect for a range of Christmas events.
- Efficiency: Ensures optimal food temperatures when used with chafing fuel, providing reliable warm dishes for serving.
- Importance during Christmas: Ideal for heating and maintaining food warmth during the bustling Christmas season, ensuring continuous and high-quality food supply without compromising taste or presentation.
Chafing Fuel
Chafing fuel serves as a consistent and clean-burning heat source. The gel variant is ideal for indoor gatherings due to its smokeless nature, while wick fuel offers longer burn times, catering to extended events characteristic of the Christmas season.
Sterno Ethanol Gel Chafing Fuel – S01694
- Type: Ethanol gel fuel designed for chafing dishes to maintain food warmth.
- Duration: Provides consistent heat for up to 2 hours, suitable for shorter events or dinners.
- Ideal for: Buffets, catering, and events requiring food warmth, especially during the Christmas season.
Sterno Handy Wick Chafing Fuel – S01692
- Type: Handy wick chafing fuel ideal for extended events, offering sustained heat for up to 6 hours.
- Duration: Provides continuous for up to 6 hours, perfect for prolonged occasions, buffets, and catering during the festive season.
- Ideal for: Ensuring uninterrupted warmth for food without interruptions, catering to various Christmas event durations.
Insulated Proofer Cabinet
Winholt Insulated Heater(Warmer)/Proofer – 1836C-DGT
Proofer cabinets are crucial for preserving food freshness and providing ideal environments for proofing dough. Their efficiency in maintaining specific temperatures and humidity levels is vital for delivering high-quality dishes, ensuring optimal taste and presentation during festive catering events.
- Construction: Heavy-duty insulated aluminum construction with forced air design.
- Control: Equipped with dual proof/heat digital thermostatic control and LED display for precise temperature regulation.
- Versatility: Offers proof mode at 95% RH at 110F and heat mode with a maximum temperature of 180F.
- Capacity: Can hold up to 35 18” x 26” pans, catering to large-scale food preservation and proofing needs.
- Safety Features: Features corner bumpers, aluminum-framed Lexan window, and digital temp reader.
- Importance during Christmas: Crucial for maintaining ideal food environments, preserving freshness, and ensuring precise conditions for proofing dough during festive catering events.
Front Loading Catering GoBox
Cambro Front Loading Ultra Pan Carrier S-Series – UPCS400131
This insulated food server is a game-changer for transporting prepared meals while maintaining their ideal serving temperatures. Stackable and moisture-resistant, it’s a must-have forensuring food quality at various venues.
- Convenience: Allows for easy transport of multiple food pans while ensuring food safety and maintaining serving temperatures.
- Features: Stackable, maintaining correct serving temperatures, and preventing condensation for fresh food.
- Versatility: Suitable for varied catering locations and events, catering to the diverse needs of the Christmas season.
Camdolly
The Camdolly is a lightweight yet robust solution designed to effortlessly transport various Cambro Insulated Carriers, including GoBox Top and Front Loaders. An indispensable addition to any food service operation, the Camdolly ensures safety and efficiency when handling GoBoxes and other insulated transport containers.
- Design: Lightweight and sturdy dolly designed to transport insulated carriers and heavy catering equipment.
- Capacity: Supports up to 300 lbs (136 kg) of food equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Material: Constructed from durable ABS, suitable for traditional Ultra Pan Carriers, food boxes, and pizza dough boxes.
- Versatility: Offers versatile applications for both front and back of house, ideal for catering operations during the bustling Christmas season.
The Christmas season brings forth a flurry of catering demands, having all of the essential catering equipment is crucial for delivering exceptional dining experiences. From chafing dishes to transport solutions like Camdolly, each piece of catering equipment plays a crucial role in ensuring food quality, temperature maintenance, and seamless event execution. Whether buying or renting, catering services can leverage these tools to elevate their services and spread the joy of the festive season through delightful culinary experiences.