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product_id: 380345569
title: "EWM-6171# Triple 3 x 2.5 Qt. Trays, Buffet Server, Food Warmer Temperature Control, Clear Slotted Lids, Perfect for Parties, Entertaining & Holidays, 7.5 Qt Total, Stainless Steel"
brand: "elite gourmet"
price: "R1679"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Elite Gourmet"
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# 200W power for steady heat Adjustable temp control up to 160°F Durable stainless steel trays EWM-6171# Triple 3 x 2.5 Qt. Trays, Buffet Server, Food Warmer Temperature Control, Clear Slotted Lids, Perfect for Parties, Entertaining & Holidays, 7.5 Qt Total, Stainless Steel

**Brand:** elite gourmet
**Price:** R1679
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Keep your party hot and your guests impressed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EWM-6171# Triple 3 x 2.5 Qt. Trays, Buffet Server, Food Warmer Temperature Control, Clear Slotted Lids, Perfect for Parties, Entertaining & Holidays, 7.5 Qt Total, Stainless Steel by elite gourmet
- **How much does it cost?** R1679 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/380345569-ewm-6171-triple-3-x-2-5-qt-trays-buffet)

## Best For

- elite gourmet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elite gourmet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Warming Base:** Use as warming tray or oven-safe pan for multi-use convenience
- • **Compact & Stylish Design:** Sleek brushed steel fits modern kitchens and impresses guests
- • **Adjustable Temperature Control:** Customize heat settings to keep food perfectly warm for hours
- • **Clear Dome Lids with Spoon Slots:** Serve with ease while keeping food fresh and visible
- • **Triple 2.5 Qt Stainless Steel Trays:** Sturdy, dishwasher-safe, and perfect for diverse dishes

## Overview

The Elite Gourmet EWM-6171 buffet server features three durable 2.5-quart stainless steel trays with clear, slotted lids and a versatile warming base powered by 200 watts. With adjustable temperature control up to 160°F and cool-touch handles, it maintains food warmth for hours, making it ideal for parties, holidays, and professional entertaining.

## Description

Keep the party going with the Stainless Steel buffet server and warming tray by elite platinum. A total of three brushed Stainless Steel 2.5 quart buffet trays and a flat 8-inch by 18-inchwarming tray warm hors D' Oeuvres and other foods like fluffy mashed potatoes and rich, saucy gravy. Its clear dome lids have spoon cutouts for easy use. The base can be used as a warming tray, perfect for hors d'oeuvres. Dimensions measure 25-inches by 14.5-Inches by 6-inches. Adjustable temperature settings give you full control. Great for parties and entertaining guests!

Review: keeps the food hot for hours - This buffet server is fantastic. This is the one you want to buy. If you are going to do any type of get-together/party and want to serve real, hot food. I was lucky to get it on sale. But as good as this is I would have paid full price for it. I actually bought two of them. I wanted for the first time in my life to host a Thanksgiving dinner. When I talked to anyone about it, they all said getting all the different foods to be hot at the same time was a real difficult feat to pull off. Especially if you were making some of the foods in advance. So I started reading lots of reviews and researched everything I could about serving Buffets. Each serving buffet I read about, said it was crucial to have the food hot first. THEN put it in the serving tray so it would stay hot. The Buffett is not designed to heat up the food. It is designed to maintain the food at the level of heat you start with. Well this model has steel serving trays that are sturdy just like a cooking pot it does not bend. I put the pre-prepared food in the serving tray covered it with Tin foil and then put it directly in the oven to heat it up. Once it was hot THEN I placed the serving tray in the Buffett warming tray. I served turkey, baked potatoes, candied yams, stuffing, roasted green beans with melted cheese, and gravy. Each and every dish was nice and hot even when people came back for seconds and thirds. This warming tray maintained the perfect temperature for 6 hours. Nothing was dried out, or over cooked or soggy. It was perfect. I could not have asked for more. 1. Serving trays are made of steel very sturdy they do not bend and they are dishwasher safe easy to clean 2. There are 3 steel serving trays, each tray has a see thru dome lid with a handle and a slot to put a serving spoon thru 3. This unit has a light that tells you it is on or off so you are sure when it is working. 4. It has 3 levels of settings for temperature control, low medium and high 5. This buffet has a very short electric cord this is in fact a safety feature. 6. This particular model can be used in 3 different ways A use serving trays with dome tops for Buffett as I did B you can cook a pasta dish in the large tray with handles and then serve directly from that tray C if you have hors d’oeuvres use the bottom tray that is the warming tray to keep them warm and serve them warm D. Read the manual it will take all of 3 minutes it is short and to the point explains everything clearly. At first glance it Is not obvious you have 3 different ways to use this Buffet. Once you understand how versatile it is you may decide like me, that one is not enough.
Review: Fantastic Buffet Warmer! - I love the design of this stainless steel buffet, with three 2 1/2 quart trays/bins that fit inside a larger oven safe tray/pan. Put a little water in the oven pan and all three buffet bins have even and consistent heating, keeping your food hot for later comers or second helpings. Load the trays in the kitchen and use the pan to easily carry all three bins to the serving area in one trip. Or use the oven pan alone for lasagna or a whole roast and fixings. When it comes to cleanup, the three bins stack so they can soak in the sink for the second dishwasher load. I also love the cove slots for spoon handles. It would take some space to store so if you plan on only occasional use, I would recommend keeping the box and storing on a closet or panty shelf. I plan to use it for weekly extended family dinners, so mine will stay out on the kitchen island most of the time. The larger size contributes to how well this buffet works as the long shallow bins have more heated surface area than designs with deeper bins that are only slightly smaller overall. I've only used it twice so far and the cord length is my only disappointment. I understand the shorter cords are considered a safety features to prevent cord "hooks" from pulling the tray; however, in my case the cord isn't long enough to reach the closest island outlet and an extension cord is required. If you were using it on a counter with a wall outlet, that wouldn't be a problem. UPDATED on Dec 17, 2012: After using at least weekly for over a year, I finally managed to break the plastic covers and called the manufacture to order some more. They were a little expensive and took a couple of weeks to get here, but customer service was good. While I was waiting on new covers, I used some aluminum foil as a reasonable substitute. I learned not to leave the covers over the bins when they are empty (they get too hot) and protect them from drops. The second set is lasting longer.

## Features

- Note : To ensure proper assembly, please follow all steps provided in the User manual (provided in pdf below)
- Three 2.5 quart Stainless Steel buffet trays. Cord length : 36 Inches
- Base can be used as a warming tray measuring 25.5 x 14.75 x 7.2 inches
- 3 clear dome lids with Spoon cutouts and brushed Stainless Steel finish
- Adjustable temperature control powered at 200 watts
- Power indicator light and cool-touch handles

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09KHZXTHH |
| Best Sellers Rank | #444,720 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #826 in Chafing Dishes |
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
| Brand Name | Elite Gourmet |
| Capacity | 7.5 Quarts |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,328 Reviews |
| Included Components | Server |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 25.5"L x 14.75"W x 7.2"H |
| Item Type Name | Temperature Control, Clear Slotted Lids, Perfect for Parties, Entertaining & Holidays |
| Item Weight | 9 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Elite Gourmet |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EWM1716 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Number | EWM1716 |
| Number of Trays | 3 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 25.5"L x 14.75"W x 7.2"H |
| UPC | 717056129257 |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 160 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Wattage | 200 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elite Gourmet
- **Color:** Silver
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 25.5"L x 14.75"W x 7.2"H

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i get replacment lids?**
A: Yes

**Q: I need to know the amps of the product please**
A: It is 300 watts, which is 2.5amps at 120 volts.

**Q: Can you put half tray size from a caterer in them or do you need to transfer to the trays that come with it?**
A: Yes you can place a half tray on the heating surface.  The stainless steel frame and the 3 trays are removable.  It can be used as a flat warming tray.

**Q: How quickly will this heat up food from a cold state?**
A: In my opinion in 15 to 20 minutes. Obviously it will vary with how much and how cold the food is. It will keep food quite hot quickly if the food is already warm.  It works extremely well at our church.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ keeps the food hot for hours
*by D***E on December 16, 2021*

This buffet server is fantastic. This is the one you want to buy. If you are going to do any type of get-together/party and want to serve real, hot food. I was lucky to get it on sale. But as good as this is I would have paid full price for it. I actually bought two of them. I wanted for the first time in my life to host a Thanksgiving dinner. When I talked to anyone about it, they all said getting all the different foods to be hot at the same time was a real difficult feat to pull off. Especially if you were making some of the foods in advance. So I started reading lots of reviews and researched everything I could about serving Buffets. Each serving buffet I read about, said it was crucial to have the food hot first. THEN put it in the serving tray so it would stay hot. The Buffett is not designed to heat up the food. It is designed to maintain the food at the level of heat you start with. Well this model has steel serving trays that are sturdy just like a cooking pot it does not bend. I put the pre-prepared food in the serving tray covered it with Tin foil and then put it directly in the oven to heat it up. Once it was hot THEN I placed the serving tray in the Buffett warming tray. I served turkey, baked potatoes, candied yams, stuffing, roasted green beans with melted cheese, and gravy. Each and every dish was nice and hot even when people came back for seconds and thirds. This warming tray maintained the perfect temperature for 6 hours. Nothing was dried out, or over cooked or soggy. It was perfect. I could not have asked for more. 1. Serving trays are made of steel very sturdy they do not bend and they are dishwasher safe easy to clean 2. There are 3 steel serving trays, each tray has a see thru dome lid with a handle and a slot to put a serving spoon thru 3. This unit has a light that tells you it is on or off so you are sure when it is working. 4. It has 3 levels of settings for temperature control, low medium and high 5. This buffet has a very short electric cord this is in fact a safety feature. 6. This particular model can be used in 3 different ways A use serving trays with dome tops for Buffett as I did B you can cook a pasta dish in the large tray with handles and then serve directly from that tray C if you have hors d’oeuvres use the bottom tray that is the warming tray to keep them warm and serve them warm D. Read the manual it will take all of 3 minutes it is short and to the point explains everything clearly. At first glance it Is not obvious you have 3 different ways to use this Buffet. Once you understand how versatile it is you may decide like me, that one is not enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Buffet Warmer!
*by M***N on December 22, 2010*

I love the design of this stainless steel buffet, with three 2 1/2 quart trays/bins that fit inside a larger oven safe tray/pan. Put a little water in the oven pan and all three buffet bins have even and consistent heating, keeping your food hot for later comers or second helpings. Load the trays in the kitchen and use the pan to easily carry all three bins to the serving area in one trip. Or use the oven pan alone for lasagna or a whole roast and fixings. When it comes to cleanup, the three bins stack so they can soak in the sink for the second dishwasher load. I also love the cove slots for spoon handles. It would take some space to store so if you plan on only occasional use, I would recommend keeping the box and storing on a closet or panty shelf. I plan to use it for weekly extended family dinners, so mine will stay out on the kitchen island most of the time. The larger size contributes to how well this buffet works as the long shallow bins have more heated surface area than designs with deeper bins that are only slightly smaller overall. I've only used it twice so far and the cord length is my only disappointment. I understand the shorter cords are considered a safety features to prevent cord "hooks" from pulling the tray; however, in my case the cord isn't long enough to reach the closest island outlet and an extension cord is required. If you were using it on a counter with a wall outlet, that wouldn't be a problem. UPDATED on Dec 17, 2012: After using at least weekly for over a year, I finally managed to break the plastic covers and called the manufacture to order some more. They were a little expensive and took a couple of weeks to get here, but customer service was good. While I was waiting on new covers, I used some aluminum foil as a reasonable substitute. I learned not to leave the covers over the bins when they are empty (they get too hot) and protect them from drops. The second set is lasting longer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kept Food Hot Throughout Thanksgiving
*by T***B on November 25, 2022*

I had just returned the Elite Gourmet crockpot because it was damaged and did not heat up well. So I had very low expectations that this piece would be usable. It arrived in a beat-up box that had obviously been returned, was jammed in and poorly taped up. But, as it was 9:30 Thanksgiving Eve, I was out of options. To my surprise, the server itself was in great shape, and kept all 3 dishes very hot for 5 hours. Not warm, but hot like things were fresh out of the oven. It’s not all that sturdy, but it’s an attractive piece and did a great job.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-07*