When it comes to keeping food warm, fresh, and appetizing, it's hard to outperform chafing dishes. These denizens of the buffet table are perennially popular among caterers and chefs for good reason. They do a fantastic job of presenting food in such a way that diners are drawn to it. They also make service easier for both diners and staff. If you're planning an elegant buffet, you're going to need chafing dishes!