Buffet, Display & Food Service

449 products

Keeping food at the right temperature and looking its best through a full service period is one of the harder problems in a busy kitchen. This range covers tabletop cooking units, cold serving units, chafing dishes, ambient benchtop displays and the smallwares your team needs to run a smooth buffet or display spread.

Every product here is built for the demands of trade use, with brands like Rieber, Aladdin Temp-Rite, Turbo Air and Trenton setting the standard. Members save off RRP on the full range, and we'll ship your order Australia-wide.

Buffet, Display & Food Service — Common Questions

What does the Buffet, Display & Food Service category cover?+

It covers the equipment and servingware used to present, hold and serve food at counters, buffets and catered events. That includes tabletop cooking and cold units, chafing dishes, ambient benchtop displays, food service accessories and the smallwares that tie a buffet setup together. The range suits cafes, restaurants, hotels and catering operations of most sizes.

What types of buffet and display equipment does Chefs Depot stock?+

You'll find tabletop cooking units and cold serving units from Rieber, chafing dishes in a range of finishes, ambient benchtop displays, food warmers from Aladdin Temp-Rite, and servingware from Tablekraft, Sunnex and Churchill. Turbo Air and SKIPIO round out the cold-side options. The 485-product range means most setups can be sourced in a single order.

Chafing dish or tabletop cooking unit — which suits my service better?+

A chafing dish is the simpler choice for buffet lines where food arrives already cooked and just needs to stay hot through service. A tabletop cooking unit like the Rieber KPot range goes further — it can cook or finish food at the table and gives guests a live-cooking experience. If your service is straightforward and high-volume, chafing dishes are cost-effective. For premium or interactive service, a tabletop unit earns its place.

How do I work out what size unit my buffet line needs?+

Start with your gastronorm pan configuration. Most units in this range are rated around a 1/1 GN footprint, though fractional sizes exist for tighter setups. Measure your servery or buffet counter before you order — the Rieber KPot, for example, lists its external dimensions so you can confirm fit. Your number of menu items usually determines how many units you need rather than the size of each one.

Do these units need a fixed plumbing or electrical connection to install?+

Most tabletop units in this range are designed for benchtop placement without fixed plumbing. Electrical units plug into a standard outlet, though you should confirm the circuit capacity in your servery before you buy. Cold serving units that use refrigeration will need adequate ventilation around them. Always follow the manufacturer's installation guide for your specific model.

Can chafing dishes and cold units be used for outdoor catering?+

Many chafing dishes are well suited to outdoor events because they use fuel burners rather than mains power. Cold serving units and electrically powered tabletop cooking units are designed for indoor or sheltered use — exposure to wind and direct weather affects both performance and safety. Check the product specs for your chosen model before committing it to an outdoor run.

How do I clean stainless steel buffet and serving equipment after service?+

Wipe down stainless surfaces while still warm using a damp cloth and a mild detergent — dried food residue is harder to shift once it sets. Avoid abrasive scourers that scratch the finish and create spots where bacteria can harbour. GN pans and lids from brands like Rieber and Sunnex are generally dishwasher-safe, but check the product page for your specific item. Dry thoroughly before storage to prevent water marks.

How often does buffet equipment need servicing or maintenance?+

Daily cleaning after each service is the baseline. Heating elements and thermostats on electric units should be inspected periodically — if a unit is not holding temperature consistently, have it checked before the next service rather than after. Fuel-burner chafing dishes need their frames and pans inspected for warping over time. A simple maintenance log helps your team catch small issues before they become service-night problems.

Are there display options for ambient or cold food that don't require power?+

Yes. Chafing dishes with fuel burners operate without mains power, and a range of ambient benchtop display units — like the AD1-550KW Ambient Benchtop Display — hold food at room temperature for front-of-house presentation without a power connection. For cold display without power, ice-bath inserts and cold platters from Tablekraft and Sunnex are practical options for shorter service windows.

What does buffet and food service equipment cost, and how do members save?+

Prices across this range vary considerably — a basic chafing dish sits at a different price point to a Rieber KPot tabletop cooking unit. Most units sit around the mid-range for commercial servingware, with premium brands priced higher. Chefs Depot members save off RRP across the full range, so logging in before you add to cart is the quickest way to see your trade price.

Buffet, Display & Food Service

Culinaire CH.IBSJ.BMC.U.GSF.8 Mobile Island Buffet - Heated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Steel Top and Joinery Panels - 8Mod

Culinaire CR.IBGJ.CWCF.U.GSF.6 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stone Top and Joinery Panels - 6Mod

Culinaire CR.IBSJ.CWCF.U.GSF.8 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Top and Joinery Panels - 8Mod

Culinaire CR.IBSS.CWCF.U.GSF.6 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Top and Stainless Steel Panels - 6Mod

Culinaire CR.IBSS.CWCF.U.GSF.8 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Top and Stainless Steel Panels - 8Mod

Skipio SSR12-2 - 2 Door Salad Side Prep Table Buffet

Trenton 83061 - Full Size Deluxe Rectangular Roll Top Chafer

Cossiga BTGAB9 - Freestanding Static Ambient Display 900mm

Culinaire CH.IBSJ.BMC.U.GSF.6 Mobile Island Buffet - Heated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Steel Top and Joinery Panels - 6Mod

Culinaire CH.IBSS.BMC.U.GSF.8 Mobile Island Buffet - Heated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Steel Top and Stainless Steel Panels - 8Mod

Culinaire CR.IB.CLCBF.GCF.8 Mobile Island Buffet with Flat Glass Gantry- Refrigerated - Chillair Heavy Duty - 8Mod

Culinaire CR.IBGJ.CWCF.U.GSF.8 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stone Top and Joinery Panels - 8Mod

Polar PG007-A - G-Series Refrigerated Buffet Bar Black

Rieber KPot-C Buffet 1/1 ck-2200-2Z-SS - Tabletop Cooking Unit 533mm

Culinaire CR.IB.CLCBF.GCP.6 Mobile Island Buffet with Perspex Gantry- Refrigerated - Chillair Heavy Duty - 6Mod

Culinaire CR.IBGJ.CWCF.U.GSF.4 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stone Top and Joinery Panels - 4Mod

Hatco DCS400-1 Decorative Glo Ray Carving Station

Hendi Chafing Dish Beige

Hendi Chafing Dish Black

Hendi Chafing Dish Green

Hendi Chafing Dish White

Rieber KPot Buffet 1/1 ck-2200-2Z-B Tabletop Cooking Unit - Black

Rieber KPot Buffet 1/1 ck-2200-2Z-SS - Tabletop Cooking Unit 533mm

Rieber KPot-C Buffet 1/1 ck-2200-B - Digital Tabletop Cooking Unit - Black

Rieber K Pot-C Buffet 1/1 ck-2200-SS - Digital Tabletop Cooking Unit

Skipio SSR9-1 - 1 Door Salad Side Prep Table Buffet

Sunnex 83031 - 1/1 Size Rectangular Chafer

Culinaire CH.IBSS.BMC.U.GSF.4 Mobile Island Buffet - Heated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Steel Top and Stainless Steel Panels - 4Mod

Culinaire CH.IBSS.BMC.U.GSF.6 Mobile Island Buffet - Heated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Steel Top and Stainless Steel Panels - 6Mod

Culinaire CR.IBSS.CWCF.U.GSF.4 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Top and Stainless Steel Panels - 4Mod

Rieber KPot Buffet 1/1 ck-2200-B - Tabletop Cooking Unit - Black

Rieber K Pot Buffet 1/1 ck-2200-SS - Tabletop Cooking Unit

Rieber KPot Buffet 2/3 ik-1600-B Tabletop Cooking Unit - Black

Skipio SSR15-2 - 2 Door Salad Side Prep Table Buffet

Culinaire CR.IB.CLCBF.GCP.8 Mobile Island Buffet with Perspex Gantry- Refrigerated - Chillair Heavy Duty - 8Mod

AD1-550KW Ambient Benchtop Display

Aladdin Temp-Rite ALRD170 - 9" / 230mm Radiance Insulated Dome - Black

Apuro JA179-A Heated Buffet Bar Black

Culinaire CR.IB.CLCBF.GCF.6 Mobile Island Buffet with Flat Glass Gantry- Refrigerated - Chillair Heavy Duty - 6Mod

Culinaire CR.IBSJ.CWCF.U.GSF.4 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Top and Joinery Panels - 4Mod

Culinaire CR.IBSJ.CWCF.U.GSF.6 Mobile Island Buffet - Refrigerated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Top and Joinery Panels - 6Mod

Mixrite AT90133 - 9L Stainless Steel Cereal Dispenser

Rieber K Pot Buffet 1/1-ch-800-H-BI-SS - Hot Holding Built-In Unit

Rieber K Pot Buffet 1/1 ch-800-H-B - Tabletop Hot Holding Unit - Black

Rieber K Pot Buffet 1/1 ch-800-H-SS - Tabletop Hot Holding Unit

Sayl ADSC0840 Curved Ambient Display 840mm

SMART W 15706-135 - Oblong Chafing Dish w/ Glass Lid

SMART W 15707-135 - Oblong Chafing Dish w/ Stainless Steel Lid

Turbo Air KSR24-4 - 4 Door Salad Prep Table Buffet

Athena 8382004 - Metro Cereal Dispenser

Turbo Air KSR12-2-N - 2 Door Salad Prep Table Buffet

Turbo Air KSR9-1-N - 1 Door Salad Prep Table Buffet

CookTek B652.U2 Incogneeto Hot-Hold Buffet System

Adventys 015700 - Chafing Dish Square with Glass Lid

Adventys 015701 - Chafing Dish Round with Glass Lid

Adventys 015706 - Chafing Dish Oblong with Glass Lid

Bonvue ADB-318 - 318L Elegant Ambient Benchtop Display

Bonvue ADG-60 - 60L Elegant Ambient Benchtop Display

Bonvue ADG-70 - 70L Elegant Ambient Benchtop Display

Matfer Bourgeat 015800 - Chafing Dish Square T Collection

Matfer Bourgeat 015801 - Chafing Dish Round Lg T Collection

Skipio SSR18-3 - 3 Door Salad Side Prep Table Buffet

Culinaire CH.IBSJ.BMC.U.GSF.4 Mobile Island Buffet - Heated - Flat Glass Gantry - Stainless Steel Top and Joinery Panels - 4Mod

Airex AXR.SW.2450.GAN - Frameless Glass Gantry 2450mm

Matfer Bourgeat 015700 - Chafing Dish Square

Sayl ADS0010 Ambient Display Two Tier 550mm

Sayl ADS0025 Ambient Display Single Tier 555mm

Sayl ADS1200 Ambient Display Single Tier 1200mm

Sayl ADSC1190 Curved Ambient Display 1190mm

Sunnex 83051 - Single Cereal Dispenser

Tablekraft 74700-117 - Elite Buffet Fork Set 8pc

Turbo Air KSR18-3-N - 3 Door Salad Prep Table Buffet

Buffet, Display & Food Service — Common Questions