Sterno 6 Hour Stem Wick Liquid Chafing Fuel — Pack of 36
Product Description
Sterno's stem wick chafing fuel is a practical consumable for keeping chafing dishes and bain marie units at safe serving temperatures throughout a buffet or catering event. Each tin uses...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 8.88kg
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Product Description
Sterno's stem wick chafing fuel is a practical consumable for keeping chafing dishes and bain marie units at safe serving temperatures throughout a buffet or catering event. Each tin uses a non-spill wick design, which reduces the risk of fuel spillage during handling and replacement — a meaningful safety consideration in busy service environments where staff may be moving quickly around buffet stations.
The six-hour burn time makes these tins well suited to extended service periods such as wedding breakfasts, conference lunches, or evening banquets where equipment may need to hold temperature without interruption. A single tin is generally sufficient for most buffet sittings without mid-service changes, which helps keep service running smoothly and reduces the handling risk that comes with swapping fuel mid-event.
- Non-spill wick design reduces fuel spillage risk during handling
- Six-hour burn time suits extended buffet and event catering
- Consistent heat output helps maintain safe food holding temperatures
- Supplied in a pack of 36, reducing restocking frequency for busy operators
- Compatible with standard chafing dish fuel holders
It is worth ensuring your chafing dishes are designed to accept this style of fuel tin before ordering in bulk. Some chafing dish frames specify a particular tin diameter or fuel holder configuration. For high-volume event caterers running multiple stations, buying by the case is typically more practical than ordering individual units.
These tins are most commonly used by contract caterers, event venues, hotels, and hospitality teams running regular buffet service. If you are unsure whether this fuel specification is compatible with your chafing equipment, the team is happy to advise before you commit to a case quantity.
Key Features
- Non-spill stem wick design reduces fuel spillage risk during handling
- Six-hour burn duration per tin without mid-service replacement
- Consistent wick-fed flame maintains steady heat output throughout burn
- Supplied as a case of 36 tins for high-volume event operations
- Compatible with standard chafing dish fuel holder configurations
Operational Benefits
- Reduces handling risk with a safer non-spill wick fuel design
- Supports uninterrupted service through extended buffet and event sittings
- Helps maintain food at consistent safe holding temperatures throughout service
- Bulk pack quantity reduces restocking frequency for busy catering teams
- Straightforward to replace, keeping buffet station downtime to a minimum
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 8.88kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For most buffet sittings, one tin per chafing dish is sufficient given the six-hour burn time. Larger events running consecutive sittings or particularly long service periods may require a second tin per station, so it is worth planning your quantities around your expected service duration.
- These tins are designed to fit standard chafing dish fuel holders, but compatibility can vary between manufacturers. It is worth checking your chafing dish frame accepts this style of stem wick tin before ordering a full case, particularly if you are using older or non-standard equipment.
- Chafing fuel should be stored in a cool, dry area away from heat sources and open flames, in line with standard COSHH storage guidance. Purchasing by the case is practical for regular operators, but storage space and compliance with your site's fire safety requirements should be factored in when deciding on order quantities.