Snack Warmers & Hot Servers
The most common mistake on a banquet buffet is putting fried starters in a chaffer. The lid traps steam, and within half an hour the pakoras, tikkas and spring rolls go soft. Starters need dry, gentle heat from below and an open top, which is exactly what a snack warmer gives them.
Makrey has helped Indian hotels and caterers set up buffet and live counters since 1981. This collection has 26 pieces for keeping starters hot and on display: snack warmer sets in wrought iron, copper, wood and stainless steel, mini kadai, tawa and lagan with burners, grill warmers, bar-be-que servers and hot appetizer servers.
All our snack warmers are heated by a small burner underneath. They do not need a power point, so they work anywhere on the buffet, indoors or outdoors.
Snack Warmer Set for Hotel Buffets
A snack warmer set is a tray or salver on a stand, with a burner below that keeps the food warm. These are food trays with warmers built in, so the starters stay hot without being covered.
Wrought Iron Snack Warmer Sets
Round, etched, brown antique: 14" and 16" salvers.
Round, square-cut design, black: 14" and 16" salvers.
Rectangle, square-cut design, black: 14" x 12" and 16" x 12" trays.
Wrought iron gives a strong, dark frame that suits Indian and Mughlai starters such as kebabs and tikkas.
Copper and Wood Snack Warmer Sets
Copper snack warmer set: a 15" salver and a 10" tawa in a glossy finish, for a premium banquet spread.
Wood snack warmer set: a 21" x 13" tray, for a warmer, rustic counter.
SS and wood snack warmer set: a 21" x 13" tray in hammered glossy steel on a wooden frame.
Stainless Steel Snack Warmer for Buffet India
The SS and acrylic snack warmer set has a 16" x 12" tray in a matt finish, with a clean, modern look for cafés and international buffets. For banquets that want steel on every counter, it is the stainless steel option that matches chaffers and food pans.
Mini Kadai, Tawa and Lagan with Burner
Individual servers keep one portion hot right up to the guest’s plate:
Copper/SS kadai with burner: 400ml, 600ml and 800ml, for paneer, chilli chicken and Indo-Chinese starters.
SS kadai with black burner: the same three sizes in matt steel.
Copper/SS lagan with burner: 400ml, 600ml and 800ml.
Copper/SS tawa with burner: 7" to 12", for kebabs and tikkas served sizzling.
Grill Warmers and Bar-Be-Que Servers
WI grill warmers: small 7" x 4.5", slim long 12.25" x 3" and large 8" x 7".
SS grill warmers: small 7" x 4.75" and a large perforated 9" x 6".
WI bar-be-que servers: a 10" x 6.5" bed, a 13" x 7.5" server with a fry basket, and a version with a fry basket and SS pan.
These bring the look of a grill to the table and suit seekh kebabs, tikkas and grilled vegetables.
Hot Appetizer Servers
The SS hot appetizer server comes in 9" x 6" and 12" x 7", and a second style comes in 9" x 5.5", 10" x 7" and 12" x 8", both in hammered matt steel. A hot appetizer warmer like this works for passed starters at a cocktail party, where each server goes from table to table.
The ceramic sigri sapo dish in chocolate brown (10" x 8") recreates a small angithi for a rustic Indian table.
Snack Warmer or Chaffer?
Use a chaffer for curries, dal and rice, where gentle wet heat and a lid help. Use a snack warmer for anything that should stay crisp: pakoras, samosas, kebabs, tikkas, spring rolls and cutlets. Most banquet buffets need both. See our chaffers for mains.
If you are looking for plug-in tray warmers, electric food warmer trays or warming trays for buffet use, note that our range is burner-based. For a plug-in live station, see our electric grillers.
Setting Up a Starter Counter
Fill the warmer in small batches and refill often, so starters never sit for long.
Keep warmers away from the cold counter, so the heat does not reach salads and desserts.
Lift a few servers on risers for a varied, layered counter.
Label each starter with buffet tag holders, especially veg and non-veg.
Satay stick blocks, an acrylic cone stand and a wooden taco holder in this collection help present skewers, cones and tacos alongside the warmers. For more, see our taco holders and fry baskets and cones.
Buffet Warmers for Hotels and Catering
Hotels and caterers usually plan the number of each buffet warmer set by the number of starters on the menu, and add individual kadai or tawa servers for live items. As a supplier of catering food warmer sets and commercial buffet food warmer pieces, we quote by menu and venue, with GST billing and delivery across India. For the rest of the setup, browse our hotel and banquet buffetware.
Snack Warmer FAQs
What is a snacks warmer used for?
A snacks warmer keeps fried and grilled starters hot on the buffet with dry heat from a burner below, so they stay crisp instead of turning soggy.
Are your snack warmers electric?
No. Our snack warmers, kadai and tawa servers are heated by a burner underneath, so they work without a power point.
Which snacks warmer tray size do I need?
For a buffet, a 14" or 16" salver or a 16" x 12" tray suits most starters. For larger banquets, choose the 21" x 13" tray.
Do you supply snack warmer for hotels India-wide?
Yes. We supply snack warmer sets and hot servers to hotels, restaurants and caterers across India, with GST billing.
Can I buy snack warmer online India?
Yes. You can order any snack warmer on this page. For bulk orders, add them to your quote list and our team will share pricing.