--- title: Five Fundamental Products for Catering description: While the quality of food and beverage may be the most important aspect in catering, the equipment your using to serve those items can make or break the taste! 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[Replacement Bases](https://serviceideas.com/parts/replacement-bases.html) - [Replacement Containers](https://serviceideas.com/parts/replacement-containers.html) - [Replacement Handles](https://serviceideas.com/parts/replacement-handles.html) - SHOP BY CATEGORY - [Tools And Hardware](https://serviceideas.com/parts/tools-hardware.html) - [First Aid Kit](https://serviceideas.com/parts/first-aid-kit.html) - [Server Parts](https://serviceideas.com/parts/server-parts.html) - [Tabletop Parts](https://serviceideas.com/parts/tabletop-parts.html) - [Airpot Parts](https://serviceideas.com/parts/airpot-parts.html) - [Accessories](https://serviceideas.com/parts/accessories.html) - [SHOP ALL](https://serviceideas.com/parts.html) **Search** Search [Advanced Search](https://2d609ee179.nxcli.net/catalogsearch/advanced/) Search - [![Account icon](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hubfs/account_icon_white.png)](https://serviceideas.com/customer/account/login/) - [Navigation](https://serviceideas.com/find-locally/) ![](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hubfs/EliteSetup_slider.jpg) # Five Fundamental Products for Catering Published by [Payton DeMaster](https://blog.serviceideas.com/author/payton-demaster) on Jan 21, 2020, 12:32:00 PM While the quality of the food and beverages served is the utmost important task for a Catering Manager, the foodservice equipment used is essential to meeting that quality standard. Second from serving quality food and beverages, is making sure the equipment you're using can be easily cleaned to meet the industry food safety and sanitary standards. We craft all of our products with this criteria in the forefront of our mind. Here's five products that every catering business should have. [![URN_Glam-A](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hubfs/URN_Glam-A.jpg)](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/flame-free-thermo-urn.html) ### Flame Free™ Thermo-Urn™ By "flame free" we mean our Thermo-Urns™ are completely vacuum insulated for 6+ hours of heat retention! With no need for an external heat source, you can significantly save costs, reduce labor, and eliminate a fire hazard. The best part? These insulated urns will keep your coffee fresh all day long with no burnt taste! Our [Flame Free™ Thermo-Urns™](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/flame-free-thermo-urn.html) are constructed from 18/8 stainless steel in brushed, polished, and powder coated finishes. Choose from two lightweight heavy-duty leg styles—modern or regal. Guaranteed to enhance your coffee service! [![CBD-DD_GlamA-1](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CBD-DD_GlamA-1.jpg?width=325&name=CBD-DD_GlamA-1.jpg)](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/diamond-beverage-dispensers/gallery/round-stainless-dispenser.html) ### [![CBDRT5BSSS_Glam-B](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CBDRT5BSSS_Glam-B.jpg?width=325&name=CBDRT5BSSS_Glam-B.jpg)](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/stainless-beverage-dispensers/gallery/round-stainless-dispenser.html)Cold Beverage Dispenser Every hydration station needs a quality cold beverage dispenser! Our [Double Diamond Dispenser](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/diamond-beverage-dispensers/gallery/round-stainless-dispenser.html) holds double the capacity and double the flavor! A great way to display two beverages for guests to help themselves. Constructed from stainless steel and BPA-free Tritan™ plastic. If you're looking for something a little more enhanced, we suggest our [Elite Brushed Cold Beverage Dispenser](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/stainless-beverage-dispensers/gallery/round-stainless-dispenser.html) (includes our new stainless steel spigot and infuser tube.) This dispenser is available with 3- or 5-gallon capacities, and the BPA-free Tritan™ plastic container is clear like glass, but has the durability of plastic. [![ENALS22SCHBL_WH_Glam-A](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hubfs/ENALS22SCHBL_WH_Glam-A.jpg)](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/airpots/signa-air-airpots/gallery/signa-air-ss-lined-airpots-1499.html) ### Signa-Air Stainless-lined Black & White Airpots Our Signa-Air product line continues to grow. New this year are our black and white soft touch airpots. These airpots are stainless-lined for 4–6 hours of heat retention and have extra durability. With a rubberized coating and shiny chrome lid, these airpots enhance presentation and create an elegant coffee display. [![MEC_TR1412_Glam-D](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hubfs/MEC_TR1412_Glam-D.jpg)](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/table/non-slip-bar-serving-trays/gallery/removable-non-slip-surface-trays-1490.html) ### Round Non-Slip Serving Trays Our [Non-Slip Serving Trays](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/table/non-slip-bar-serving-trays/gallery.html) include a removable insert, allowing for easy cleaning and transporting when full with glasses and plates. They can be used without the insert as a nice appetizer or dessert tray. One of the biggest features is the stack-ability of the trays for convenient storage. Now available in a variety of finishes: brushed, metallic elements (vintage gold, rose gold, or dark tungsten), or natural elements (dark wood, light wood, and white marble). [![1C-BF-SIGNS](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hubfs/1C-BF-SIGNS.jpg)](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/stainless-table-signs.html) ### Tabletop Signs Help your guests identify contents with our stainless [Tabletop Signs](https://www.serviceideas.com/products/buffet/stainless-table-signs.html)! These modern signs are a great way to keep the buffet table organized and easy to follow. A variety of identifications are available including coffee, cream, decaf, milk, reserved, skim, tea, and water. We highly recommend all of these products for catering, and hope they help you enhance presentation and meet your quality standards. If you're looking for more tips, read *[Five Easy Tricks to Make your Buffet Table go From Boring to Beautiful.](https://blog.serviceideas.com/five-easy-tricks-to-make-your-buffet-table-go-from-boring-to-beautiful)* --- #### ![LT-AAG-CATERERS2018](https://blog.serviceideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Document%20Cover%20Images/LT-AAG-CATERERS2018.jpg?width=200&name=LT-AAG-CATERERS2018.jpg)Download our Catering Guide! Our At-A-Glance Catering Guide identifies key products that are perfect for catering! 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