Bon Chef 19040CH 20 Inch Rectangular Chafer Dripless Water Pan Stainless Steel with Chrome Legs

Bon Chef  |  MFG #: 19040CH  |  Item #: 736338  |  UPC #: 804476012808
$1,817.41 $3,170.54

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  • Stainless steel construction ensures durability.
  • 2-gallon capacity supports high-volume service.
  • Hinged roll-top cover for quick access.
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The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer Rectangular 2 Gallon is a commercial-grade food service equipment designed for professional establishments such as restaurants, catering operations, and banquet facilities. Crafted from durable stainless steel with chrome Roman legs, this rectangular chafing dish features a 2-gallon capacity, ideal for holding hot dishes over extended periods. Its dripless water pan and hinged roll top cover ensure efficient heat retention and easy access, while the windguard enhances stability in outdoor or draft-prone environments. This model incorporates a slow-down lock mechanism for secure lid placement, streamlining workflow and operational safety. The 19040CH excels in high-volume buffet and catering setups, providing reliable heat distribution and simplified maintenance specifications critical for busy commercial kitchens.

The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer combines a robust stainless steel construction with a 2-gallon capacity optimized for moderate to high-volume foodservice applications. It features chrome Roman legs for stability, handles and medallions for ergonomic handling, and a dripless water pan for consistent steaming. Its hinged full roll-down cover ensures secure closure, while the windguard enhances outdoor use performance. The slow down lock mechanism prevents accidental lid drops, facilitating safe, quick replenishment. Suitable for banquet halls, hotel buffets, and catering services, this unit provides durability, ease of cleaning, and efficient heat retention for demanding foodservice operations.

Ideal for catering operations or buffet service requiring efficient heat retention and ease of access.

The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer operates as a self-contained canned heat unit powered by standard electrical connections, with a typical voltage requirement of 120V at 60Hz and an amperage of approximately 3A, delivering sufficient wattage for consistent warming. Constructed entirely from commercial-grade stainless steel, it measures approximately 20 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 12 inches high, with a weight of 39 lbs. The full roll top cover and water pan are designed for easy disassembly, promoting sanitation and maintenance. Its robust design withstands operating temperatures up to 200°F, ensuring safe and reliable food presentation. The unit meets industry safety and sanitation standards, with a proposition 65 warning label for chemical safety compliance. The exterior finish is polished stainless steel with chrome accents, suitable for high-end foodservice environments. Dimensions and construction specifics are optimized for countertop placement, with ergonomic handles and stable chrome Roman legs for secure positioning. It includes a dripless water pan with a cover that aids in uniform heat distribution, and the lock mechanisms provide added safety during use.

Electrical Compatibility: Standard 120V outlet for reliable operation

Cleaning & Maintenance: Removable water pan and cover for quick sanitation

Durability Traits: Heavy-duty stainless steel with chrome finish withstands frequent use

Workflow Integration: Fits seamlessly into catering and buffet line workflows

Operational Environment: Ideal for indoor and outdoor foodservice scenarios requiring portable hot holding solutions

A commercial chafing dish is a foodservice equipment designed for maintaining hot dishes over extended periods in professional settings. Typically constructed from stainless steel, these units operate with canned or electric heat sources, providing reliable temperature control. The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer Rectangular 2 Gallon is a modern, durable example, featuring a hinged roll-top cover and dripless water pan to ensure consistent warming and easy cleaning. Installed in buffet lines, catering setups, or banquet halls, this chafing dish supports high-volume food production and presentation, making it suitable for restaurants, hotels, and catering services that require efficient hot food management in demanding environments.

With robust construction and practical features, the Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer is designed for moderate foodservice environments, such as banquet halls, catering kitchens, and hotel buffets. Made by Bon Chef, model 19040CH, it offers consistent heat distribution, easy cleaning, and a secure locking cover. Its durable stainless steel build ensures longevity and reliable performance in busy dining operations.

Why opt for the Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer over similar commercial chafers? Its heavy-duty stainless steel construction combines resilience with a sleek finish, while the hinged roll-top cover with windguard offers secure, draft-resistant operation. Features like a dripless water pan, chrome Roman legs, and a slow-down lock mechanism enhance stability, ease of handling, and safety, ultimately streamlining foodservice workflows in busy establishments. Its design supports efficient heat retention and simple maintenance, making it a restaurant-ready solution that outperforms typical models in durability and functionality.

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The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer Rectangular 2 Gallon is a commercial-grade food service equipment designed for professional establishments such as restaurants, catering operations, and banquet facilities. Crafted from durable stainless steel with chrome Roman legs, this rectangular chafing dish features a 2-gallon capacity, ideal for holding hot dishes over extended periods. Its dripless water pan and hinged roll top cover ensure efficient heat retention and easy access, while the windguard enhances stability in outdoor or draft-prone environments. This model incorporates a slow-down lock mechanism for secure lid placement, streamlining workflow and operational safety. The 19040CH excels in high-volume buffet and catering setups, providing reliable heat distribution and simplified maintenance specifications critical for busy commercial kitchens.

Top Bon Chef 19040CH Features

The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer combines a robust stainless steel construction with a 2-gallon capacity optimized for moderate to high-volume foodservice applications. It features chrome Roman legs for stability, handles and medallions for ergonomic handling, and a dripless water pan for consistent steaming. Its hinged full roll-down cover ensures secure closure, while the windguard enhances outdoor use performance. The slow down lock mechanism prevents accidental lid drops, facilitating safe, quick replenishment. Suitable for banquet halls, hotel buffets, and catering services, this unit provides durability, ease of cleaning, and efficient heat retention for demanding foodservice operations.

  • Capacity: 2 gallons for prolonged hot food holding
  • Material: Heavy-duty stainless steel with chrome Roman legs enhances durability
  • Design: Hinged roll-top cover with windguard simplifies access and outdoor use
  • Ease of Maintenance: Dripless water pan and removable components for quick cleaning
  • Application: Perfect for buffets, catering, and high-volume food service workflows

Ideal for catering operations or buffet service requiring efficient heat retention and ease of access.

Bon Chef 19040CH Technical Specs

The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer operates as a self-contained canned heat unit powered by standard electrical connections, with a typical voltage requirement of 120V at 60Hz and an amperage of approximately 3A, delivering sufficient wattage for consistent warming. Constructed entirely from commercial-grade stainless steel, it measures approximately 20 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 12 inches high, with a weight of 39 lbs. The full roll top cover and water pan are designed for easy disassembly, promoting sanitation and maintenance. Its robust design withstands operating temperatures up to 200°F, ensuring safe and reliable food presentation. The unit meets industry safety and sanitation standards, with a proposition 65 warning label for chemical safety compliance. The exterior finish is polished stainless steel with chrome accents, suitable for high-end foodservice environments. Dimensions and construction specifics are optimized for countertop placement, with ergonomic handles and stable chrome Roman legs for secure positioning. It includes a dripless water pan with a cover that aids in uniform heat distribution, and the lock mechanisms provide added safety during use.

  • Electrical Requirements: 120V, 60Hz, 3A, approximately 360W power draw
  • Construction & Finish: Commercial stainless steel with chrome accents, durable for daily use
  • Dimensions: 20" W x 15" D x 12" H
  • Weight: 39 lbs, lightweight enough for easy repositioning
  • Temperature Resistance: Operating up to 200°F for hot food safety
  • Food Safety: Food-grade stainless steel, easy to clean and maintain
  • Usage Compatibility: Suitable with canned heat sources, designed for countertop setups

Electrical Compatibility: Standard 120V outlet for reliable operation

Cleaning & Maintenance: Removable water pan and cover for quick sanitation

Durability Traits: Heavy-duty stainless steel with chrome finish withstands frequent use

Workflow Integration: Fits seamlessly into catering and buffet line workflows

Operational Environment: Ideal for indoor and outdoor foodservice scenarios requiring portable hot holding solutions

What is a commercial chafing dish?

A commercial chafing dish is a foodservice equipment designed for maintaining hot dishes over extended periods in professional settings. Typically constructed from stainless steel, these units operate with canned or electric heat sources, providing reliable temperature control. The Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer Rectangular 2 Gallon is a modern, durable example, featuring a hinged roll-top cover and dripless water pan to ensure consistent warming and easy cleaning. Installed in buffet lines, catering setups, or banquet halls, this chafing dish supports high-volume food production and presentation, making it suitable for restaurants, hotels, and catering services that require efficient hot food management in demanding environments.

Top Foodservice Chafers for Moderate Workloads in Hospitality

With robust construction and practical features, the Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer is designed for moderate foodservice environments, such as banquet halls, catering kitchens, and hotel buffets. Made by Bon Chef, model 19040CH, it offers consistent heat distribution, easy cleaning, and a secure locking cover. Its durable stainless steel build ensures longevity and reliable performance in busy dining operations.

  • Catering setups — optimized for short- to medium-term hot holding
  • Compact restaurant buffets — ideal for space-efficient service lines
  • Moderate throughput environments — supports steady customer flow
  • Event catering — portable with easy access for replenishment
  • Banquet service — suited for high-quality presentation and durability

Why Choose Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer Rectangular 2 Gallon?

Why opt for the Bon Chef 19040CH Elite Chafer over similar commercial chafers? Its heavy-duty stainless steel construction combines resilience with a sleek finish, while the hinged roll-top cover with windguard offers secure, draft-resistant operation. Features like a dripless water pan, chrome Roman legs, and a slow-down lock mechanism enhance stability, ease of handling, and safety, ultimately streamlining foodservice workflows in busy establishments. Its design supports efficient heat retention and simple maintenance, making it a restaurant-ready solution that outperforms typical models in durability and functionality.

  • Self-contained with a reliable canned heat system for consistent warming
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel withstands daily rigorous use
  • Secure roll-top cover prevents accidental spills and heat loss
  • Compact rectangular footprint fits tight countertop spaces
  • Chrome Roman legs provide added stability and aesthetic appeal

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