Hosting Guides

Christmas Buffet Ideas: Menu, Setup and How to Keep It Hot
A Christmas buffet menu, a table layout that keeps the line moving, and how to keep every dish hot from first plate to seconds. Read more...
Friendsgiving Setup Guide: Potluck Table, Warmers and Checklist
How to host an easy Friendsgiving potluck: who brings what, how to keep everything warm, and a setup checklist. Read more...
How to Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm (Without Drying Them Out)
Five reliable ways to keep mashed potatoes hot and creamy for hours, from a warming mat to a slow cooker. Read more...
How Many Chafing Dishes Do I Need? (Chart for 10 to 100 Guests)
A quick chart for how many chafing dishes to set out for 10, 25, 50 and 100 guests, plus how much food each one holds. Read more...
Thanksgiving Buffet Setup: How to Keep Every Dish Hot (Checklist)
A week-by-week Thanksgiving buffet checklist and a dish-by-dish guide to keeping everything hot. Read more...
Chafing Dish vs. Food Warming Mat vs. Warming Tray: Which Do You Need?
A side-by-side comparison of chafing dishes, food warming mats and electric warming trays, and when to use each. Read more...
How to Keep Food Warm for a Party: 7 Methods That Work
Keep party food at 140°F or above with an electric warming mat or tray for the table, chafing dishes for a buffet, and a roaster for the main. Here's how to choose. Read more...