Would this item be suitable as a warming tray? For instance, to set an oven-safe dish of bean dip on for a buffet?
792445
Yes, very much. I have done this before for other foods in a casserole dish, and keep it on lower heat.
792446
I wouldn't use it for that purpose. I would be more inclined to buy Avery small crockpot for that purpose. This griddle is just for cooking.
792447
No.....I use this for making pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches and the like.
387659
Sure, but it will be pretty shallow. It would work great for cookies, sandwiches, and sliced cake or brownies. You could even bake cookies on the lid. It is the same material as the bottom and it is flat. A suggestion-- I gave these to my daughters and daughter-in-law last year. I took them to my jeweler and he engraved the top with "Homemade by persons name". They loved them.
116273
I would not recommend doing that. The jar is deep and would heat unevenly. There is a good possibility that the bottom would expand and cause a fracture as the sides would not expand proportionally. These are not pyrex and are not intended for heating in this manner.
2104782
You could put ice under it, but the tray wouldn't fit in the glass bottom. I suppose you could freeze the bottom and then use it outdoors, but don't count on it keeping the food cold for very long. I really like this, but it isn't made for putting anything under it.
1197664
I wouldn't advise it, as it's not designed for that usage. You could certainly place a tray on the top of this item. I've even sat on it (although I wouldn't recommend that since it isn't designed for that, either).Earlier I wrote that it had an obnoxious smell. I don't notice it any longer, but it lasted for a surprisingly long while.
1578779
Depending how hot you want to keep the food - adjust the temp, then place your item in an oven or microwave type bowl on the tray. The best to use would be an oblong glass casserole dish.
477908
I use this as a food tray nearly everyday. As long as it's kept level it's not a problem. I have an end table that I put my coffee or water on but for a plate or bowl it's fine.
1892585
Only if you put a folded towel (or anything else) under the smaller "bean bag" closest to your body to make it flat. There are two bean bags, the smaller closest to your body and the thicker/larger furthest, making the tray tilt significantly towards your body. Otherwise, the dish would slide into your body. If the lower price is what's catching your attention, you can give it a try and find something to make the tray level while in your lap. You might want a towel anyway, just in case something spills. My laptop is sliding into my body as I type! I have something behind the mouse to keep it from sliding off the tray. I'll use it and get my money's worth, but definitely wouldn't order another like this. Only if you put a folded towel (or anything else) under the smaller "bean bag" closest to your body to make it flat. There are two bean bags, the smaller closest to your body and the thicker/larger furthest, making the tray tilt significantly towards your body. Otherwise, the dish would slide into your body. If the lower price is what's catching your attention, you can give it a try and find something to make the tray level while in your lap. You might want a towel anyway, just in case something spills. My laptop is sliding into my body as I type! I have something behind the mouse... » Read More Only if you put a folded towel (or anything else) under the smaller "bean bag" closest to your body to make it flat. There are two bean bags, the smaller closest to your body and the thicker/larger furthest, making the tray tilt significantly towards your body. Otherwise, the dish would slide into your body. If the lower price is what's catching your attention, you can give it a try and find something to make the tray level while in your lap. You might want a towel anyway, just in case something spills. My laptop is sliding into my body as I type! I have something behind the mouse to keep it from sliding off the tray. I'll use it and get my money's worth, but definitely wouldn't order another like this. « Show Less
1324402
Yes. It can be removed and used as just a warming tray or kept on for the buffet sections. It holds a lot too. Very handy!
198176
It is for warming up food. I would assume that if you left the tray on all night, you could slow cook a stew/cholent, but I have never tried it. I suggest you call the manufacturer. I don't remember how hot the tray gets. It is a very good warming tray.
946157
I haven't tried it, but can't see any reason why you couldn't. Your trays would have to fit and the top tray would have to be on some kind of of tall legs. You wouldn't want it sitting directly on the bottom biscuits. As long as the lid stays on the proofer, the humid warm air will be able to circulate.
1830220
I wouldn't put it directly on the surface, but you could put a cookie sheet or metal tray underneath and you would be ok as long as you are close by with a pitcher of water or hose. It might even be better to put the tray on top of a few bricks or floor tiles just to make sure the table top doesn't get too hot. You can also get concrete board at home improvement stores (used to line chimneys, etc). Then you wouldn't even need the tray.
1076327
I have not used it in this way but I think it would work. I have had good results keeping plates with food on them warm.
1255566
Foods should be fully cooked and already hot before being placed on Warming Trays, which are designed for keep-warm function only. Our Buffet Server chafing dishes (pans only, not the lids) may be used to cook/heat foods to serving temperature in an oven, and then covered and transferred to the Warming Tray for keep-warm. BROILKING
752188
I have used mine when baking in the winter to heat the area where I place dough to rise. I have not used it yet to keep prepared food warm while serving a meal. However, it does generate enough heat for my "dough rising area" that I need to position it so it does not overheat the area. So, I would imagine it would produce enough heat for keeping food warm. I actually plan to try it as a food warmer in a few weeks when we have family visiting.
617227
I know you can put cold items on the tables. A cup of hot coffe or tea I've put on them. Something taken just out of an oven I dont think I'd advise unless you used a hot plate or pot holder under the item.
929030
Yes, I think it would because you can take off the 3 compartments and use the bottom as a warming tray.