Olympia Milan 1/1 GN Chafing Set – Pack of 4
Product Description
The Olympia Milan chafing set is a straightforward fuel-heated food-warming unit designed for buffet, carvery, and self-service catering. Each set in this pack of four comprises a frame, water pan,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Capacity
- 9Ltr | 1/1 GN
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 270(H) x 332(W) x 590(D)mm
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Product Description
The Olympia Milan chafing set is a straightforward fuel-heated food-warming unit designed for buffet, carvery, and self-service catering. Each set in this pack of four comprises a frame, water pan, 9-litre full 1/1 GN food pan, cover, and two fuel holders. The mirror-polished 18/0 stainless steel finish gives a presentable appearance on the buffet counter without requiring much effort to maintain between services.
In a busy service environment, chafing sets like these work best when the water pan is brought up to temperature before service begins. Gel or solid fuel tabs provide consistent, low-level heat sufficient to hold food safely through a standard lunch or dinner service period. Running four units simultaneously is common practice for operations offering multiple dishes — the sets are designed to work as a coordinated spread rather than in isolation.
Practical advantages of this set include:
- Full 1/1 GN compatibility — food pans are interchangeable with standard kitchen stock
- Mirror-polished finish presents well on guest-facing counters with minimal dressing
- Dual fuel holders provide stable, even heat distribution beneath the water pan
- Pack of four offers a consistent, matched presentation across a buffet line
- Compatible with optional lid support (CB722) and bain marie pot set (CB723) as separate accessories
These sets require no electrical connection or water supply — they operate entirely on chafing fuel, which makes them practical for offsite catering, marquee events, and venues without dedicated bain marie infrastructure. At 16.4kg per complete set, they are manageable for two-person setup and breakdown. Storage space should be considered when purchasing in multiples; the pans nest and the frames stack, but four complete sets require reasonable cupboard or shelf space.
This pack is well suited to hotels, function venues, contract caterers, and event catering operations running regular buffet or carvery services. For sites running very high-volume or extended services where electric heated bain marie units would be more reliable, it is worth considering whether fuel-based equipment fits the workflow before committing to a configuration of this size.
If you are planning a buffet setup and want to talk through the right combination of chafing sets, accessories, and layouts for your service style, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Pack of four complete 1/1 GN chafing sets ready for buffet service
- 9-litre full GN food pan included with each set as standard
- Mirror-polished 18/0 stainless steel frame and water pan construction
- Dual fuel holders per set for stable, even heat beneath the water pan
- Compatible with optional lid support and bain marie pot accessories
Operational Benefits
- Consistent presentation across a buffet line with four matched sets
- No electrical supply needed — suitable for offsite and event catering
- Standard GN compatibility allows existing food pans to be used directly
- Holds food at safe service temperatures through a full buffet period
- Scalable setup — additional sets can extend the buffet line as required
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Capacity
- 9Ltr | 1/1 GN
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 270(H) x 332(W) x 590(D)mm
- Finish
- Polished Mirror
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
- Material
- Mirror Polished 18/0 Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 16.4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- This depends on the fuel type and ambient conditions, but standard methanol gel or solid fuel tabs typically provide around two hours of consistent heat per tab — sufficient for most lunch or dinner service windows. For extended services, swapping fuel tabs mid-service is straightforward with these holders.
- Yes. The food pans are full 1/1 GN size, which means they are interchangeable with standard gastronorm containers used across most commercial kitchen prep and service equipment. This makes it practical to prepare food in your existing GN pans and transfer directly to the chafing sets for service.
- For a modest four-dish buffet offering, four sets provides a complete line. Larger operations running six or more dishes simultaneously — or sites with separate hot and cold sections — may need additional sets. If you are planning a full buffet layout, it is worth discussing the total configuration before ordering to avoid shortfalls on the day.