Chefscape Gourmet Buffet Server & Griddle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ChefscapeBrand: Chefscape
Product features:
- Includes three standard one-third size stainless steel pans and three domed buffet covers with spoo
- Griddle can be used for cooking or as a warming tray
- Removable temperature control is adjustable from warming to 400 degrees for griddle use
- Stainless steel trim and handle
- UL approved for household and commercial use
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Chefscape Gourmet Buffet Server & Griddle
Customer Review: It's big, and has quirks, but cooks nicely, buffet dishes are a nice bonus
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a griddle with optional buffet serving dishes that I've not used, and I wanted a griddle. I thought the dishes were worth $20, one day we'll see. Griddle only is available with a different model number at $20 less. At 27 1/4 x 13 1/2 counting the handles you need to have a storage location lined up. It's quite a bit larger than my prior (jumbo-size) unit, the handles add a lot to the size. I had to do some reconfiguring of my storage. It does look quite elegant. My main issue is that the temp control goes into the griddle under a handle, making it difficult to see and operate. More difficult than you would ever think. Horrible design. As far as cooking goes, though, I really like it. It does have hot spots, any home unit will, but much less than a run-of-the-mill cheap unit. You can work around that by moving the food around. Scrambled eggs - enough to cover the whole thing - came out flawless each time, with no burning at the hot spots, pancakes too. I do run this a click lower than the suggested temps, which likely helps in that regard. This thing cooks much better than my $40 prior unit, the non-stick coating appears to be a lot better, and it looks 100 times better. All in all I like it, the pros outweight the cons.
Addition May 24 2010: Use this almost every weekend and have some experience with it now. Also, have now used the "buffet serving dishes" - which are 3 pans with lids that have cut-outs for serving spoons, in the commercial world these would be called one-third pans. Worked great - I was concerned the food would not stay hot at the highest recommended setting (simmer, or 200 degrees) but it did. There is a trim piece (large and somewhat delicate - something else to store) which encases the pans, that gives it all a very finished look, it looks real good on your table. Non-stick coating has yet to get any ding or other defect, but if you are doing something like eggs you may want to hit it with a film of cooking oil (or fry bacon first). The directions do say to "season" it frequently. The location of the temp control I still do not like but I've grown accustomed to it, not a big deal. Throw in the 3 year warranty instead of the usual one year and you have a winner. Bottom line is, I would buy this again, for sure, and I have increased my rating to 5 stars.
Description of Chefscape Gourmet Buffet Server & Griddle
Amazing food, deliciously displayed. This elegant service piece turns any table into a hot buffet, keeping food at the perfect serving temperature. Remove the trays and enjoy the convenience of a large, nonstick griddle for made-to-order eggs and more. Three-year warranty.
Chefscape Gourmet Buffet Server & Griddle Features:
* 1,500 watt heating element
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