Nostalgia BCS-997 Stainless-Steel 3-Station Buffet Server with Separate Heat Controls and Glass Lids Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this a few months ago. Within using it about 3-4 times, all 3 warming trays got holes which made the product useless. I contacted the manufacture and it took weeks and weeks of emails and voicemails before someone finally replied to my complaints of a defective product and sent me 3 replacement warming trays. All 3 replacement trays now have holes after 3 uses. Dont buy this product unless you want to only use it a few times and then wait weeks and weeks to get new trays. Waste of money. They should recall the item and offer full refunds.

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Ideal for entertaining during any special event, this three-station stainless-steel buffet server with three separate heat controls keeps main courses, side dishes, or desserts at a warm serving temperature. Temperature options include warm at 149 degrees F and high at 212 degrees F. A built-in thermostat with a red indicator light helps maintain the desired temperature. The unit's three, individual, chafing dishes hold 1 quart each and include matching glass lids designed with steam vents and knobs on top for easy lifting. Each pan fits into the heating wells at level position, and the glass lids fit without gaping. The countertop appliance makes it simple to prepare vegetables, soup, chili, sauces, and more. Choose from ready-made or uncooked food --separate controls operating each pan make it easy to keep food at a constant warming temperature or cook to a desired texture and taste. In addition, the unit comes equipped with two cool-touch handles and four non-skid feet for stability, and the pans include a nonstick finish for easy clean up. The buffet server measures 24 by 10-1/4 by 7-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

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Nostalgia Electrics TSC-250BLK 2-1/2-Quart Triple Slow Cooker Buffet, Stainless/Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This triple cooker buffet was purchased for me on Amazon for a Christmas present was instantly wrapped when it arrived. It was supposed to be a NEW item but what we received was a REFURBISHED unit that was scratched & warped on one side which looks like it was melted and most likely why it was sent back. Unit is also missing 4 of the 8 feet so it wouldn't even sit remotely level. I didn't even try to use it for that reason. Unit itself is cheap plastic with thin aluminum holes for the pots to go in. Without the pots it weighs about 2 lbs. Each pot has a spoon slot that would be nice if it were just a server but is useless as a crock pot as all heat will escape from the holes. There is no way to close it for cooking meaning your food will take twice as long to cook. Save yourself a time consuming money wasting headache and pay the less than $20 more and get the REAL Crock Pot triple cooker which is what I plan to do once I get this unit sent back.

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Slow-cook, heat and serve up to 3 different tasty dishes at once with this super-versatile 3-station slow cooker buffet. The height of convenience, this unit features three 2-1/2-quart ceramic slow cooker pots, which sit within a stainless-accented serving frame, complete with spoon slots. For holidays, parties, or just a night at home with the family, this unit will fit the bill.

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Crock-Pot SCRBC500-BS Duo Slow-Cooker Server Review

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(More customer reviews)I also have the big sister -- the Rival Smart-Pot Slow Cooker:
Rival SCVP609-SS 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooking Crock Pot Cooker, Stainless Steel
Rival has a habit of making slow cookers that aren't all that slow -- check the Amazon reviews and they are consistent in letting you know these appliances (Rival's, that is) cook at too high of a temperature no matter what the setting. That means your food is done, and sometimes overdone, long before it should be. Grrrrr.
Rival has separated its appliance web sites -- Crock Pots are on their own separate site. Lo and behold, check on cooking tips for their crock pots and you get the following information under "Hints & Tips":
What's the difference between "Low" and "High" cooking?
Both High and Low stabilize at the same temperature, it is just a matter of how long it takes to reach the simmer point. Once food reaches the simmer point, total cook time is dependent on cut and weight of meat to reach the point of maximum flavor and texture potential. (Most dishes can be prepared on either High or Low.)
What are the typical cook times for Crock-Pot® slow cookers?
Typical cook time for Crock-Pot® slow cookers to reach simmer point (209°F):
Low: 7-8 to reach the simmer point
High: 3-4 hours to reach the simmer point
I can attest to the fact that Rival's slow cookers definitely cook way above 209 degrees! If you see boiling food or liquid, the temp is 212 degrees. Think about it -- that means you're really not slow cooking, you're boiling or stewing and you might disappointed with the end results. With that said, I like this smaller duo version because its capacity in each crock is 2.5 quarts, perfect for the smaller family and very handy to cook a main dish plus a side dish or dessert. Note this is not "programmable" in any sense other than High, Low and Warm settings for each pot. You'll have to watch the clock yourself, but considering the fact that everything cooks faster than you expect, I guess that's pretty much a given.
There are some dishes that work well in the Rival brand of slow cookers and some that turn out to be disasters. You'll probably be able to find out for yourself but in general, stews, soups, sauces, any kind of recipe that calls for long stove top or oven cooking will do well in the Rival -- but it will be ready a few hours sooner than you might think. Vegetables definitely need a much shorter cooking time so I add them about two hours before the end of my estimated meal completion. I've even cooked an apple crisp in the Duo and it turned out well.
To sum up, this Duo is handy for smaller recipes or for two dishes, but the Rivals cook too quickly, so keep that in mind. I gave it 3 stars because I now understand to cook all recipes for a shorter time and the device is very convenient for two smaller recipes at once.

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Ideal for holiday entertaining, buffet-style dinner parties, or other social occasions, this double slow-cooker server features two 2-1/2-quart pots for cooking up anything from vegetarian chili, lentil soup, and beef stew to tuna-noodle casserole, chicken curry, and more. Two separate control knobs make it easy to independently adjust the heat from low to high or warm temperature settings for each pot. The unit's round-shaped, stoneware cooking pots can be used to cook and serve a main dish in one and a side dish in the other, can be removed from their heating base for use as serving dishes at the dining-room table, or can be used to store leftovers, once cooled down, in the refrigerator for later, all of which means less dirty pots and pans filling the sink at the end of the day. Two serving spoons and matching glass lids with stay-cool knobs come included. Other highlights include individual spoon notches, integrated side handles on the removable pots, stay-cool integrated side handles on the heating base, a stainless-steel/black hybrid finish, and four feet that lift the serving unit up, keeping tables or countertop surfaces safe from the heat. The slow-cooker server measures approximately 9 by 25 by 13 inches.

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Crock-Pot SCRBC750-BS Trio Slow-Cooker Server Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this cooker for a Christmas party. It is awesome. We used it to cook a couple of things and to warm the food items for the party. We ended up using it several more times and continue to look for ways to use it. I recommend it for anyone who like to entertain or has a large family.

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Ideal for holiday entertaining, buffet-style dinner parties, or other social occasions, this triple slow-cooker server features three 2-1/2-quart pots for cooking up anything from vegetarian chili, lentil soup, and beef stew to tuna-noodle casserole, chicken curry, and more. Three separate control knobs make it easy to independently adjust the heat from low to high or warm temperature settings for each pot. The unit's round-shaped, stoneware cooking pots can be used to cook and serve a main dish in one and two side dishes in the others, can be removed from their heating base for use as serving dishes at the dining-room table, or can be used to store leftovers, once cooled down, in the refrigerator for later, all of which means less dirty pots and pans filling the sink at the end of the day. Three serving spoons and matching glass lids with stay-cool knobs come included. Other highlights include individual spoon notches, integrated side handles on the removable pots, stay-cool integrated side handles on the heating base, a stainless-steel/black hybrid finish, and six feet that lift the serving unit up, keeping tables or countertop surfaces safe from the heat. The slow-cooker server measures approximately 9-8/9 by 35-1/2 by 13-4/5 inches.

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