Cal Mil 1344-7-13 12-1/2 Inch Round Chafing Dish Frame Black

Cal Mil  |  MFG #: 1344-7-13  |  Item #: 25450
$222.86 $412.70

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  • Supports up to 12" diameter pans for versatile catering service
  • Made from high-quality, impact-resistant materials suitable for commercial use
  • Stackable design for efficient storage and simple cleaning
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The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 Classic Chafer Alternative is a commercial-grade foodservice accessory designed for professional buffet and catering operations. This round chafing dish alternative features a 12-1/2-inch diameter and a height of 7-1/4 inches, crafted from durable materials tailored for heavy-duty usage. Engineered to accommodate up to 12-inch diameter pans, its stackable design optimizes storage and workflow efficiency in high-volume catering, banquet, and hotel buffet settings. This model is distinguished by its black finish and is engineered to replace traditional chafers, offering a streamlined, stackable solution that simplifies preparation and service processes, while maintaining food presentation standards and ease of maintenance.

The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 Classic Chafer Alternative offers a stackable, space-efficient frame suited for medium-volume foodservice operations. Constructed from sturdy materials, it can reliably hold pans up to 12 inches in diameter, facilitating quick setups and food removal. Its round shape ensures uniform heat distribution and compatibility with various serving styles, while its lightweight design allows easy handling during setup and reorganization in busy kitchens or banquet halls.

Ideal for banquet, catering, and hotel buffet applications requiring durable, stackable chafing alternatives.

The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 model features a height of 7.25 inches and a diameter of 12.5 inches, with a total weight of 11 pounds suitable for frequent handling and setup. Constructed from impact-resistant materials with a sleek black finish, this stackable chafing alternative supports pans up to 12 inches in diameter, ensuring compatibility with common foodservice standards. It is designed for use in ambient environments, with a thermal capacity aligned with standard catering café and buffet operations. The product does not include electrical components or cooling mechanisms, emphasizing its role as a versatile, non-electrical presentation solution. Its simple disassembly facilitates cleaning and maintenance, with no specific certifications but built for durability and consistent performance in commercial settings.

Electrical Requirements: None

Cooling Method: Not applicable

Refrigeration Type: Not applicable

Food Capacity: Fits pans up to 12 inches in diameter

Construction & Finish: Impact-resistant materials with black coating

Temperature Resistance: Suitable for ambient holding, no active temperature control

Cleaning & Maintenance: Disassembly for simple cleaning, impact-resistant surfaces

Storage Features: Stackable to save space in storeroom or kitchen

Usage Compatibility: Designed for use with standard chafing pans in buffet lines

A commercial chafing dish frame and stand is a durable, professional fixture designed to support food pans during buffet and catering service. The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 stands out as a stackable, impact-resistant alternative, suitable for high-traffic foodservice environments such as banquets, hotel buffets, and catering events. Engineered to support up to 12-inch pans, it provides a stable platform for hot or cold presentation, with a design optimized for efficiency, sanitation, and quick setup in mid-volume operations. Its construction ensures reliable performance and ease of cleaning, making it an ideal non-electrical presentation solution for busy commercial venues.

The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 offers a durable, stackable frame suitable for medium-volume buffet operations, with impact-resistant construction and support for 12-inch pans, making it ideal for banquet or hotel use. Engineered for reliable performance and efficient storage, it excels in supporting high-turnover catering and buffet lines without complex installations or electrical needs.

Cal Mil 1344-7-13 distinguishes itself through its robust impact-resistant construction, stackable design, and compatibility with standard chafing pans. Its durable materials and streamlined profile enhance operational accuracy and sanitation in demanding foodservice environments, providing a dependable non-electrical alternative to traditional chafers that streamlines setup and storage compared to competing solutions.

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Product Description

The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 Classic Chafer Alternative is a commercial-grade foodservice accessory designed for professional buffet and catering operations. This round chafing dish alternative features a 12-1/2-inch diameter and a height of 7-1/4 inches, crafted from durable materials tailored for heavy-duty usage. Engineered to accommodate up to 12-inch diameter pans, its stackable design optimizes storage and workflow efficiency in high-volume catering, banquet, and hotel buffet settings. This model is distinguished by its black finish and is engineered to replace traditional chafers, offering a streamlined, stackable solution that simplifies preparation and service processes, while maintaining food presentation standards and ease of maintenance.

Top Cal Mil 1344-7-13 Features

The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 Classic Chafer Alternative offers a stackable, space-efficient frame suited for medium-volume foodservice operations. Constructed from sturdy materials, it can reliably hold pans up to 12 inches in diameter, facilitating quick setups and food removal. Its round shape ensures uniform heat distribution and compatibility with various serving styles, while its lightweight design allows easy handling during setup and reorganization in busy kitchens or banquet halls.

  • Functionality: Supports up to 12" diameter pans for versatile catering service
  • Durability: Made from high-quality, impact-resistant materials suitable for commercial use
  • Ease of Maintenance: Stackable design for efficient storage and simple cleaning
  • Workflow Optimization: Integrates seamlessly into buffet lines and self-serve stations
  • Technical Compatibility: Fits standard 12-1/2" diameter circular pans for quick deployment

Ideal for banquet, catering, and hotel buffet applications requiring durable, stackable chafing alternatives.

Cal Mil 1344-7-13 Technical Specs

The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 model features a height of 7.25 inches and a diameter of 12.5 inches, with a total weight of 11 pounds suitable for frequent handling and setup. Constructed from impact-resistant materials with a sleek black finish, this stackable chafing alternative supports pans up to 12 inches in diameter, ensuring compatibility with common foodservice standards. It is designed for use in ambient environments, with a thermal capacity aligned with standard catering café and buffet operations. The product does not include electrical components or cooling mechanisms, emphasizing its role as a versatile, non-electrical presentation solution. Its simple disassembly facilitates cleaning and maintenance, with no specific certifications but built for durability and consistent performance in commercial settings.

  • Dimensions: 12.5" W x 7.25" H with a weight of 11 lbs
  • Construction: Impact-resistant, impact-resistant black finish
  • Compatibility: Supports 12" diameter pans, ideal for buffet setups
  • Material Safety: Suitable for food contact, easy to sanitize
  • Installation & Maintenance: Stackable design streamlines storage and cleaning routines
  • Operational Range: Designed for ambient foodservice environments without electrical or refrigeration needs

Electrical Requirements: None

Cooling Method: Not applicable

Refrigeration Type: Not applicable

Food Capacity: Fits pans up to 12 inches in diameter

Construction & Finish: Impact-resistant materials with black coating

Temperature Resistance: Suitable for ambient holding, no active temperature control

Cleaning & Maintenance: Disassembly for simple cleaning, impact-resistant surfaces

Storage Features: Stackable to save space in storeroom or kitchen

Usage Compatibility: Designed for use with standard chafing pans in buffet lines

What is a commercial chafing dish frame and stand?

A commercial chafing dish frame and stand is a durable, professional fixture designed to support food pans during buffet and catering service. The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 stands out as a stackable, impact-resistant alternative, suitable for high-traffic foodservice environments such as banquets, hotel buffets, and catering events. Engineered to support up to 12-inch pans, it provides a stable platform for hot or cold presentation, with a design optimized for efficiency, sanitation, and quick setup in mid-volume operations. Its construction ensures reliable performance and ease of cleaning, making it an ideal non-electrical presentation solution for busy commercial venues.

Top Commercial Chafing Dish Frames and Stands for Medium-Volume Foodservice Settings

The Cal Mil 1344-7-13 offers a durable, stackable frame suitable for medium-volume buffet operations, with impact-resistant construction and support for 12-inch pans, making it ideal for banquet or hotel use. Engineered for reliable performance and efficient storage, it excels in supporting high-turnover catering and buffet lines without complex installations or electrical needs.

  • Medium operation environments — effective for catering and banquet lines
  • Compact commercial spaces — maximizes storage and workflow efficiency
  • Chafing Dish Frame / Stand — suitable for buffet and self-serve stations
  • Moderate throughput — designed to support consistent, mid-volume service
  • Food presentation and support — for pans up to 12 inches in diameter

Why Choose Cal Mil 1344-7-13?

Cal Mil 1344-7-13 distinguishes itself through its robust impact-resistant construction, stackable design, and compatibility with standard chafing pans. Its durable materials and streamlined profile enhance operational accuracy and sanitation in demanding foodservice environments, providing a dependable non-electrical alternative to traditional chafers that streamlines setup and storage compared to competing solutions.

  • Compact footprint enhances storage and service flow
  • Stackable design simplifies storage and inventory management
  • Impact-resistant construction ensures longevity in busy settings
  • Supports standard 12-inch pans for versatile service
  • Weighted for stability during buffet service

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Cal Mil 1344-7-13 Classic Chafer Alternative 12-1/2" Dia. X 7-1/4H Round
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Cal Mil 1344-7-13 12-1/2 Inch Round Chafing Dish Frame Black

$222.86 $412.70

Cal-Mil, 1344-7-13, Classic Chafer Alternative, 12-1/2" dia. x 7-1/4H, round, stackable, accommodates up to 12" dia. pans, black