Top 10 Best Electric Buffet Servers

If you normally host parties once in a while then you probably understand how hectic it can get when it comes to serving food to a large group of people.

But this is often made easy when you invest in a good buffet food server that can keep food warm for long periods.

You will agree with me that a good warmer should on a basic level be both durable and easy to clean after use.

However, there are several other features that make buffet servers outstanding and in those reviews, we look at the top ten electric buffet servers that you should consider.

1. Home N Kitchenware Electric Buffet 3.5

Home N Kitchenware Electric Buffet Features:

It comes with dimensions of 27 x 15.8 x 4.8 inches with a weight of 10.25 pounds.

It is powered by 300 watts of electricity.

It comes with three removable stainless steel heating trays.

Its trays rest separately and are designed with cool touch handles.

It is fitted with an adjustable thermostat for temperature control.

It comes with transparent lids for the heating trays.

Conclusion

This is one food warmer that is ideal for long birthday parties and barbeques since it keeps food warm for up to 3 hours. You will have an easy time cleaning it since it comes with nonstick heating trays which are separate for food separation. The heating trays are also made of stainless steel which gives them some level of durability even for heavy use. It's less likely that you will get any burns from handling the trays since they come with cool touch handles. And if you prefer to warm your food to certain temperatures then the thermostat allows you to do just that. However, its lids do not come with a server spoon slot.

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Rating: 3.5 / 5 stars   (on 3 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

It is so easy to set up and use which is time-saving.

You will have an easy time cleaning the heating trays since they are non-stick.

Its heating trays are also made of stainless steel which is very durable.

You will love that its trays come with handles which protect you from burns.

It keeps food warm for up to three hours which is ideal for long parties.

You can adjust its temperatures through the thermostat to ensure that you are heating your food at the right temperatures.

It keeps you more organized as the heating trays are separate ensuring you are serving different foods separately.

Cons

Its lids do not come with a server spoon slot.

2. Oster CKSTBSTW00 Buffet Server 4.3

Oster CKSTBSTW00 Buffet Server Features:

It comes with dimensions of 6.3 x 26.6 x 16.6 inches with a weight of 10.55 pounds.

It is designed to host three separate 2 1/2 quart buffet pans.

Its buffet pans have transparent lids with easy to grip handles.

It is fitted with a power indicator and a temperature knob.

Its body is made of stainless steel with cool side handles.

Its buffet pans are dishwasher safe.

Conclusion

You can use this buffet food server to effectively entertain people at your party with food that is warm consistently. It comes with three different buffet pans that you can use for different foods. You can adjust its temperatures using the temperature knobs that it comes with ensuring your food is warmed at ideal temperatures. Chances that you will burn yourself while using it are slim since it comes with side handles for easy mobility. Although it comes with a lid for the buffet pans it would be awesome if it had an allowance for the serving spoons. Some condensation also seems to form on the lids during use and it can drip into the food to affect its quality.

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Rating: 4.3 / 5 stars   (on 821 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

You can adjust it to heat different foods at your preferred temperatures.

It does not take up much space and is easy to set up and operate.

You will an easy time washing the buffets pans since they are dishwasher safe.

It is durable since it is made of stainless steel and so it's value for money in the long run.

You get to preserve your food's warmth and its moisture thanks to the buffet pan lids.

Its buffet pans also come with transparent lids which enable one to note the food in the tray without having to open it.

You can know when it’s powered thanks to its power indicator light.

Cons

It forms some condensation on the lids after some time which can affect food quality.

Its lids do not come with a server spoon slot for easy management.

3. TRU Triple Buffet Server 4.6

TRU Triple Buffet Server Features:

It comes with dimensions of 26 x 12 x 8.5 inches with a weight of 22.7 pounds.

It comes with oval shaped stoneware 2 1/2 quart inserts.

It is designed three independent controls with three heat setting - Low, Medium, High.

Its stoneware pots are detachable and come with transparent lids.

It is designed with a lid rest and is fitted with cool touch handles.

It is fitted with spoon holders.

Conclusion

Since it comes with oval shaped stoneware pots, you will get to save on space even while hosting a large party thanks to its 2.5-quart oval shaped stoneware pots. When it comes to keeping food the stoneware pots will prove efficient thanks to their heat retention abilities. It also comes with three different temperature controls that you can use to heat the pots independently. Handling serving spoons is also made easy by the fact that it comes with transparent lids with cutouts. Its only disadvantage is that the heating elements are located at the bottom which means it will take time to warm the food evenly.

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Rating: 4.6 / 5 stars   (on 131 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

It does not take up much countertop space since it is made of oval shaped heating stoneware pots.

You can heat each food in a stoneware pot at different temperatures since it comes with three different heating controls.

It comes with three different heat settings which will allow you to heat the food at either low, medium or high temperatures.

Your guests can easily know which food is in which stoneware since the lids are transparent.

It is easy to clean the stoneware pots since they are detachable.

You and your guests will have an easy time handling the lids during serving since it is designed with lid rests.

It keeps you safe from burns after it heats up thanks to the integrated cool touch handles.

You will love that the foods stay warm for long periods even on minimal heat thanks to the stoneware which is efficient when it comes to food preservation.

Cons

The heating elements located at the bottom of each crock which is not efficient for even heat distribution.

4. Elite Platinum EWM-9933 Buffet Server 3.9

Elite Platinum EWM-9933 Buffet Server Features:

It comes with dimensions of 26 x 15 x 6 inches with a weight of 10.4 pounds.

It is powered by only up to 200 watts of electricity.

It works with three 2.5 quart stainless steel buffet trays.

It comes with transparent lids that are designed with spoon cutouts.

It comes with a stainless steel pan that is oven safe and has silicone handles.

Its parts are made of stainless steel.

It comes with a thermostat that can be used for temperature adjustment.

Conclusion

You can use this food server in parties that last long without any worry of crazy electricity costs since it consumes much less electricity. Unlike other models, it comes with spoon cutouts that will make it very easy for you to store the spoons after you are done with the serving. It is designed with silicone handles which you can always use to handle the unit when it gets very hot without burning your fingers. The base can be converted to a heating surface for other food trays/containers if need be. The only drawback it has is that it comes with only one temperature control which will limit you to warming up the food at the same temperature even when your desire is to warm them separately.

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Rating: 3.9 / 5 stars   (on 133 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

You can adjust its heat using the thermostat to meet your expectations.

It uses much less electricity which will save you a lot of energy costs.

You can trust it to last long since it is made of stainless steel which is very durable.

It comes with spoon cutouts which make it easy to store the spoons after serving food.

You are safe from burns since it comes with silicone handles for easy mobility while hot.

Its base can be used separately as a warming surface for other food trays.

Cons

The edges of the pans are quite sharp and can cut you.

It comes with only one temperature control which means you have no option but to warm all the food at the same and at the same temperature.

5. Bella Triple Buffet Server 4.4

BELLA Triple Buffet Server Features:

It comes with dimensions of 30.8 x 8.2 x 15.4 inches with a weight of 25.9 pounds.

It comes with three 1.5 stoneware pots with indents that make an allowance for the serving spoons.

It comes with transparent tempered glass lids which are attached to the unit.

It is fitted with three different temperature controls with three heat settings.

It is designed to cook and warm food.

Conclusion

If you are hosting a large party then you can use this buffet server to save you cooking time since it can be used both as warmer and a cooker. Its pots are made of stoneware which is very effective for keeping the food warm due to its great heat retention capabilities. The pots also come with indents which allow you to keep the spoons after serving. You will also get three different temperature controls that you can use for the three different pots. However, its pots come with a small capacity which makes them less preferable for hosting larger parties.

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Rating: 4.4 / 5 stars   (on 185 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

Its pots are made of stoneware which is very good at retaining heat and keeping the food warmer for longer.

You will have an easy time handling the serving spoons after serving food since its pots have indents that act as spoon rests.

It is easy for one to see the food in each pot since the lids are transparent.

You can set each pot to warm at its own temperature since it is designed with three different temperature controls for each pot.

It saves energy costs since it uses very little energy.

You can use it to cook and warm food at the same time.

Cons

Its pots are only 1.5 quarts which can handle less food when compared to other items within the same category.

6. NutriChef 3 Tray Buffet Server 4.7

NutriChef 3 Tray Buffet Server Features:

It comes with dimensions of 25.6 x 15 x 6 inches with a weight of 10.4 pounds.

It is powered by up to 300 watts of electricity.

It comes with three different serving trays made of stainless steel.

It comes with a single temperature control that can achieve up to 175 degrees Fahrenheit.

It is fitted with a power indicator button.

Its base is also designed to act as a hot plate.

It comes with transparent lids for covering the heating trays.

Conclusion

No doubt this is one ideal buffet server that you can use when you are hosting big parties for weddings. Since it comes with three separate heating trays, you can comfortably serve a variety of foods. And another advantage to it is that you can use it both as a food warmer and as a hot plate. You will love that it is a made of a stainless steel construction which makes it durable and very easy to clean. However, it does not come with serving spoon cutouts on the lids which would have made serving food much easier. The lids also do not attach to anything which makes serving food hectic in a place where there is lack of space to set the lids apart.

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Rating: 4.7 / 5 stars   (on 107 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

It is very easy to set up and it's also lightweight which makes it easy to move around.

You will have an easy time cleaning its parts since it is made of stainless steel.

It will serve you for a very long time since the stainless steel also makes it durable and that is value for money.

You can set it to warm the food to your preferred temperatures over a wide range.

It comes with a base that acts as a hot plate that you can use independently to make light breakfast meals like eggs, burgers or steaks.

You can easily detach its heating trays for easy cleaning in a dishwasher.

Cons

Its lids do not have spoon cutouts to accommodate the serving spoons.

The lids do not have a place within the unit to hold them while serving food which can make serving food for an individual a tedious process.

7. Royal Industries Food Warmer 3.8

Royal Industries Food Warmer Features:

It comes with dimensions of 23.2 x 15.8 x 11.8 inches with a weight of 21.8 pounds.

Its body comes with a stainless steel construction.

It’s a twin-pack continental chaffer with an 8-quart capacity.

It is fitted with a dome cover and four broad legs.

It comes with two removable fuel holders.

It heating mechanism is via a heated water bath in a water pan.

Conclusion

This buffet food server is ideal for hosting large parties since it comes in a twin-pack of two continental chaffers with an 8-quart capacity. It is made of stainless steel so you get value for your money due to the durability capabilities that gives it. You will save up on energy costs since it is heated up using fuel. And setting it up and storing it is made easy by the fact that it comes with a collapsible frame. However, even though it warms food evenly, the water bath normally takes time to heat up and warm the food to sufficient temperatures.

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Rating: 3.8 / 5 stars   (on 10 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

It is made of stainless steel which makes it durable and quite easy to clean.

You can use it to host a large party effortlessly since it comes as a twin-pack chaffer with an 8-quart holding capacity.

It is very stable once set up on the table thanks to its four legs.

You can remove the fuel holders to clean it efficiently.

It uses fuel as its heating mechanism which will save costs you would have incurred were it electric.

You will have an easy time storing it since it is made of a foldable frame.

Its dome cover covers food efficiently locking in the heat to keep the food warm for a long time.

Cons

It works with a water bath which can take time to heat up to warm the food sufficiently.

8. Oster Buffet Food Warmer 3.9

Oster Buffet food warmer Features:

It comes with dimensions of 24.2 x 17.5 x 9.7 inches with 17.25 pounds.

It is designed to work as a food warmer and a roaster oven.

It comes with a stainless steel construction with a capacity of 18 quarts.

It comes with a stainless steel rack and three removable pans.

It is fitted with a temperature control that covers a temperature range of up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

It comes with a baster with its cleaning brush.

It comes with a heavy dome cover.

Conclusion

This food warmer comes with such a wide temperature range that makes it ideal to be used both as a warmer and roaster oven. You can use it serve in big parties since it comes with three heating pans and a capacity of 18 quart. It is made of stainless steel which makes it easy to clean and gives it durable qualities. However, it does not come with an indicator light to signal you when it is powered and its heating pans are fitted with metal handles which can burn you so you need to use dry towels to retrieve them.

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Rating: 3.9 / 5 stars   (on 3 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

You can use it both as an oven to cook and warmer to keep already cooked food warm.

It can be used to host large parties since it has a capacity of 18 quarts.

You will have an easy time cleaning it since it is made of stainless steel and its heating pans are removable.

It covers a wide range of temperatures which makes it very easy to cook and warm a variety of foods.

You can set it to warm your food at your preferred temperatures thanks to its temperature control.

It comes with a baster that you can use to make very well cooked meat with adequate moisture.

Cons

It does not come with an indicator light to signal you when it is powered.

Its heating pans come with a metallic handle which can burn you easily if you are not careful.

9. Tiger Chef Warmer 4.5

Tiger Chef Buffet Warmer Features:

It comes with dimensions of 24 x 14 x 6 inches with a weight of 11.25 pounds.

Its whole construction is stainless steel.

It is designed with a collapsible stand fitted with two fuel holders.

It comes with a water pan for its heating mechanism

It comes with a food pan and six disposable half size pans.

It uses a dome cover as a lid

Conclusion

You will love this Buffet server since it uses fuel instead of electricity which will help you save up on energy costs. It is also made of stainless steel which makes it durable and quite easy to clean. Setting it up is also very fast thanks to its collapsible frame which means you also get to store it easily when not in use. Even though the heated water bath will save you energy costs and warm the food evenly, it will take time for it to achieve sufficient heating temperatures. Also, if you happen to host parties frequently, it will be costly purchasing disposable pans every other time.

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars   (on 153 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

It is very easy to clean since it is made of stainless steel which also makes it very durable.

You can collapse its frame which ensures easy setup, storage or transfer.

It uses a water bath that is heated using fuel which makes it ideal for outdoor catering where the access to electricity is limited.

You can use it with disposable half size pans which will reduce the amount of cleaning you need to do afterward.

It has the capacity to warm up food evenly since it uses a heated water bath for warming the food.

You save up on some energy costs since it uses fuel for heating.

Cons

It uses a water bath for warming the food which takes time to heat up and warm food appropriately.

It works with disposal pans which can be costly in the long term as you need to purchase new ones every time you are hosting a party.

10. Nostalgia TSC15 Buffet Server 4.4

Nostalgia TSC15 Buffet Server Features:

It comes with dimensions of 31 x 9.7 x 11 inches with a weight of 15 pounds.

It is powered by 1,500 watts of electricity.

It comes with a stainless steel construction.

It comes with three posts with a capacity of 1.5 quarts.

Its pots are designed with riveted handles and transparent lids.

It is fitted with three temperature controls for each pot.

Conclusion

This Buffet food server has a very stylish finish and is quite sturdy. It is made of stainless steel which ensures you get value for money thanks to its durability. You will also have an easy time when you need to warm the pots to individual temperatures since each pot has its own temperature control. However, it is ideal for small gatherings since the pots come with a very small capacity. And their handles are also metallic so you will need to be careful to avoid getting burnt.

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Rating: 4.4 / 5 stars   (on 13 Amazon's customer reviews)
Pros

It is very easy to set up and use.

You can set it to warm each pot at different temperatures thanks to the separate temperature controls.

It is easy to clean and also durable since it is made of stainless steel.

You will love it that the lids are transparent so you can see the food each pot has before serving.

It has a stylish finish and is extremely high quality.

Cons

Its pots do not hold such a large capacity and so they are not ideal for large parties.

The pots come with metallic handles which get very hot and can easily burn you.

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