a metal dish used for serving food that has a small flame under it to keep the food warm

Set hot food out in chafing dishes and cold food in dishes placed in bowls of ice. 热菜搁在暖盘上;冷盘架在冰碗上。

The buffet will include hot main courses presented in chafing dishes. 自助餐将包括盛在暖锅中的热主菜。

If you don't have a fondue pot, you can use a saucepan or chaffing dish.