Keeping food warm in the Windy City

mrwicks · 10-13-2009, 12:44 AM

cooked at a football game this weekend....pay was nice....sales were decent ....problem is that chaffing racks wouldn't keep the food warm...temp was probably in the low 40's ....obviously can stay on the grill but that leads to dryness.....

would a cambro keep the grub warm in those type of conditions or what else can i use ?

big brother smoke · 10-13-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mrwicks

cooked at a football game this weekend....pay was nice....sales were decent ....problem is that chaffing racks wouldn't keep the food warm...temp was probably in the low 40's ....obviously can stay on the grill but that leads to dryness.....

would a cambro keep the grub warm in those type of conditions or what else can i use ?

Yes, a pre-heated cambro or carlisle type hot box will get the job done.

grillfella · 10-14-2009, 12:30 AM

wrap foil around your chaffing dishes, will keep the wind out

billm · 10-14-2009, 07:25 AM

cambro or carlisle..
also ditch the the chafers that require sterno if using outside.those little sternos are useless in the wind..ive since gone to electric food warmers in place of chafers..you also have more control over temp..
not so sure how it would work in a 40 degree parking lot..i try to stay away from those :)

Cabntmkr1 · 10-15-2009, 09:11 AM

What did you cook?
If we know, then we may be able to give food-specific advice...??
Did your team win?

mrwicks · 10-15-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabntmkr1

What did you cook?
If we know, then we may be able to give food-specific advice...??
Did your team win?

usual sporting event fare....hot dogs, burgers, brats and chicken breast...... i was just there to cook...but things did not go so well for the home team.....they were shut out

Tinybud · 10-16-2009, 06:28 PM

If you have the money, the folks at Bbq Guru make a really nice 3 bay chafer that is wind proof and works with sterno or charcoal,, I bought a single windproof chafer from an online site, works really nice,, looks really nice too,, gonna order a couple more.

smokinit · 10-16-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinybud

If you have the money, the folks at Bbq Guru make a really nice 3 bay chafer that is wind proof and works with sterno or charcoal,, I bought a single windproof chafer from an online site, works really nice,, looks really nice too,, gonna order a couple more.

I will second that I have one also. I am a dealer bud let me know when you want one i will take care of you.

10-13-2009, 12:44 AM	#1
mrwicks Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-15-09 Location: Chicago IL South Side Go Cubs!!!	Keeping food warm in the Windy City cooked at a football game this weekend....pay was nice....sales were decent ....problem is that chaffing racks wouldn't keep the food warm...temp was probably in the low 40's ....obviously can stay on the grill but that leads to dryness..... would a cambro keep the grub warm in those type of conditions or what else can i use ? __________________ Some WSMs,some OTG 22's,some OTG 18's, 1 26.75 OTG, 1 UDS Type...and a Smokey Joe

10-14-2009, 07:25 AM	#4
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10-15-2009, 09:11 AM	#5
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10-16-2009, 06:28 PM	#7
Tinybud Take a breath! Join Date: 10-24-06 Location: Beech Creek, PA	If you have the money, the folks at Bbq Guru make a really nice 3 bay chafer that is wind proof and works with sterno or charcoal,, I bought a single windproof chafer from an online site, works really nice,, looks really nice too,, gonna order a couple more. __________________ The Redneck PitKrew (comp. team) Tiny's Bar-b-que Catering Char-griller superpro w/side firebox 6ft. Southern Yankee Meadow Creek Caterer's Delight 108 Caldera Tallboy

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grillfella is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-07 Location: Best BBQ in south whittier los angeles	wrap foil around your chaffing dishes, will keep the wind out