March 2017 - Heating Without Fire

Is it safe to use chafing fuel indoors? Many chafing fuel providers will say it is absolutely safe to use chafing fuel indoors, but is it really a safe way to keep food warm? I would say absolutely not. Many others agree with me including Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. In 2011, Madigan started a war against the use of chafing fuels. Chafing fuels are inherently dangerous in nature. They use a flame to heat water to produce steam to heat food. That is not taking into account the hazardous chemicals which chafing fuels burn.

What could go wrong

Almost every chef or event planner has been part of a nightmare scenario when a guest was injured by a chafing fuel or has had a guest come extremely close to injured by a chafing fuel. One chef told me he once had a event nearly canceled, because a chafing fuel was knocked over and caught the table cloth on fire. Another chef told me, she had a young girl nearly caught her hair on fire while going through the food line. If you talk to chefs across America, you will find story after story about chafing fuel accidents or near misses.

The Safer Way to Heat Food

There have been many attempts to replace chafing fuels, but chafing fuels have continued to be the main source for caterers. Heating Without Fire with the EcoHeat warmers is the best alternative for the dangerous chafing fuels. EcoHeat warmers are an air activated warmer which keeps the food at the perfect temperature while keep all guest safe.

Many lives have been greatly effected by chafing fuel accidents. This needs to stop! Chafing fuels are not safe, indoors or outdoors!

Planning in general can force any good event coordinator to need to overcome obstacles whether the event is located indoors or outdoors. Outdoor events require that-added touch of excellence from proper preparation, all the way to presentation.

Have you ever found the perfect venue for you party and then find out there is no good way to get access for electricity or a decent water source? Sometimes planners are even faced with the challenge of overcoming venues not allowing open flames on their property. How does someone get past this issue?

Hosting the perfect reception in a beautiful country side location is something a lot of brides dream about and we have listed some tips to help event planners make these dreams come true.

Make sure to plan for weather

Little things such as covering the entry way, having spare umbrellas, and providing a place to clean your shoes are all good touches to add that help keep the venue clean and safe.

Plan for bugs or unwanted critters

Before your event it would be a good idea to make sure there are enough covered trash cans. Just adding lids will help keep unwanted animals from making a visit to your party. A nice gesture for your guests would be including some small bottles of big spray in areas certain areas for those who need it.

Plan for food presentation

Outdoor events present challenges for caterers for things like water accessibility, windy days, and fire free venue locations. These things can present problems that can make or break a nice event. Sure you can haul your water into the event with the rest of your gear, but why not eliminate the need for it all together? Let’s get rid of the water and the flame, and make the set up easier. Using the EcoHeat Warmer you can provide the perfect amount of heat for your food without the issues stated above. They are designed to fit inside your current chafing dish and are very easy to set up with.

Hopefully these quick tips can help you make your outdoor event planning a little easier, and make for a more comfortable, safer setting for you and the property owner.

Is it safe to use a chafing fuel indoors?

Tips for a perfect outdoor event