Admiral Craft LI-5 5 Qt Round Chafing Dish Stainless Steel Roll-top with water pan

The Admiral Craft LI-5 Long Island Chafer is a professional-grade catering and foodservice equipment piece designed for efficient hot food presentation. This 5-quart round chafing dish features a durable stainless steel construction with a mirror finish, suitable for high-volume hospitality environments. Its roll-top cover with a 180° opening facilitates quick serving and refilling, while canned heat provides consistent warming. The inclusion of water and food pans ensures optimal heat retention and food safety, making it an ideal solution for buffet setups, banquet halls, and catering operations requiring reliable thermal management in a compact footprint.

Top Admiral Craft LI-5 Features

The Admiral Craft LI-5 Long Island Chafer offers precise temperature control via canned heat, robust stainless steel construction for longevity, and minimal maintenance thanks to its mirror finish. Its round design fits seamlessly into catering lineups, and the roll-top lid enhances workflow efficiency. Suitable for mid-volume foodservice operations, its 5-quart capacity supports diverse menu offerings, ensuring consistent presentation and easy handling for professional caterers and hospitality providers.

• Durable stainless steel: Mirror-finished, corrosion-resistant for long-term use
• 180° roll-top lid: Facilitates quick access and streamlined service
• 5 qt. capacity: Supports moderate food quantities efficiently
• Water and food pans included: Ensures even heat distribution and food safety
• Canned heat operation: Provides reliable heat without electrical wiring

Perfect for catering services, banquets, and buffet stations seeking dependable hot food presentation.

Admiral Craft LI-5 Technical Specs

The Admiral Craft LI-5 Long Island Chafer is engineered with high-grade stainless steel, weighing 35.27 lbs, and features a round shape with a roll-top lid and 180° opening. It operates using canned heat, eliminating electrical requirements, ideal for portable or in-house catering. The unit includes necessary pans—water and food—ensuring optimal heat retention and food safety. Dimensions are designed for compatibility with standard catering setups, facilitating ease-of-use, cleaning, and maintenance in professional kitchens, banquet halls, and event spaces. The product operates effectively within typical commercial kitchen environments, offering consistent performance for mid-volume serving needs.

• Material: Food-grade stainless steel with mirror finish
• Weight: 35.27 lbs (product weight)
• Shape: Round, designed for efficient stacking and storage
• Capacity: 5 quart volume for moderate food portions
• Operation: Canned heat compatible, no electrical connection required
• Dimensions: Standard size compatible with banquet and catering stations

• Electrical Requirements: None; uses canned heat for operation
• Cooling Method: Not applicable; thermal insulation via water pan
• Refrigeration Type: Not applicable
• Food Production Capacity: Supports moderate volume for buffet service
• Construction & Finish: Stainless steel, mirror finish
• Temperature Resistance: Designed for maintaining hot food temperatures
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Disassembly for cleaning, includes pans and cover
• Usage Compatibility: Compatible with standard canned heat fuel sources

What is a commercial chafing dish

A commercial chafing dish is a foodservice piece designed for maintaining hot food temperatures during service in catering, banquets, and buffet lines. The Admiral Craft LI-5 Long Island Chafer is a professional unit featuring stainless steel construction, a roll-top lid, and a 5-quart capacity, suitable for medium-volume food presentation. It is typically installed in catering setups, banquet halls, or mobile food operations to ensure even heat distribution and efficient workflow, supporting consistent food quality throughout events and meal service periods.

Top foodservice chafing dishes for medium-volume catering

Reliable, stainless steel commercial chafing dishes designed for moderate throughput in catering and hospitality settings, Admiral Craft LI-5 offers durable construction and efficient food warming. Perfect for catering lines, banquet service, and buffet stations, this unit supports consistent operation and optimized workflow for professional foodservice providers seeking restaurant-ready equipment.

• Catering and banquet line support — designed for medium-volume foodservice
• Compact commercial spaces — fits seamlessly into buffet stations
• Chafing dishes for hospitality — ideal for event catering needs
• Moderate throughput — supports steady food presentation flow
• Food presentation solutions — maintains hot food safety in busy settings

Why Choose Admiral Craft LI-5 Long Island Chafer

Compared to similar stainless steel chafing dishes, the Admiral Craft LI-5 stands out with its robust construction, 180° roll-top lid for rapid access, and compatibility with canned heat fuel, eliminating electrical dependencies. Its sleek mirror finish enhances presentation aesthetics while simplifying cleaning. This model supports efficient workflow, reduces downtime, and offers consistent thermal performance in mid-volume catering environments.

• Self-contained operation with canned heat for portability and safety
• Compact footprint supporting versatile catering layouts
• Heavy-duty stainless steel with mirror finish for longevity
• Efficient heat retention with included pans
• Designed to improve workflow and food safety standards