Zodiac BCGE3 CHAFER GEL ETHANOL FUEL 2.5 HOUR 12 PACK

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Zodiac BCGE3 Chafer Gel Ethanol Fuel – 2.5 Hour Burn Time (12 Pack)

Keep your dishes perfectly warm and your service smooth with the Zodiac BCGE3 Chafer Gel Ethanol Fuel. Designed for professional catering environments, this 12-pack of ethanol-based chafer fuel offers reliable, clean-burning heat for up to 2.5 hours per can. Ideal for buffets, banquets, hotels, and restaurants, it ensures consistent temperature control without smoke or odour.

Each can is ready to use, featuring a spill-resistant gel formulation that’s safer and easier to handle than liquid fuels. Whether you’re setting up a large event or a small self-service station, Zodiac’s high-quality chafer gel helps you deliver a polished dining experience every time.

Key Features

  • 2.5-hour burn time per can – ideal for most serving durations
  • Ethanol gel fuel for clean, consistent heating
  • Low-odor, smokeless formula – maintains a pleasant dining environment
  • Safe and spill-resistant – easy to ignite and extinguish
  • Pack of 12 cans – great value for catering professionals
  •  Suitable for chafing dishes, buffets, and food warmers

Ideal For

  • Catering services
  • Hotels & restaurants
  • Event venues
  • Buffet and self-serve setupsNon-toxic Ethanol Chafer Fuel
  • Weight: 160g per tin
  • Estimated burn time: 2½ hours
  • Suitable for indoor use (smoke and odour free)
  • Ethanol fuel is a renewable and environmentally friendly option for chafing dishes.
  • It is derived from plant-based sources and is 100% recyclable.
  • Ethanol fuel burns cleanly, producing minimal smoke and odour.
  • It is a safe and non-toxic choice for foodservice establishments.
  • Highly flammable (R11)
  • Sold in packs of 12
  • Not to be sold to persons under 18
  • To dispose of unwanted and unused fuel please contact your local waste authority

Specifications

  • Non-toxic Ethanol Chafer Fuel
  • Weight: 160g per tin
  • Estimated burn time: 2½ hours
  • Suitable for indoor use (smoke and odour free)
  • Ethanol fuel is a renewable and environmentally friendly option for chafing dishes.
  • It is derived from plant-based sources and is 100% recyclable.
  • Ethanol fuel burns cleanly, producing minimal smoke and odour.
  • It is a safe and non-toxic choice for foodservice establishments.
  • Highly flammable (R11)
  • Sold in packs of 12
  • Not to be sold to persons under 18
  • To dispose of unwanted and unused fuel please contact your local waste authority

Delivery

Royal Mail’s Tracked 24® Cut of time 3 PM

📦 Delivery Aim

Royal Mail’s Tracked 24® is their premium next-day tracked parcel delivery service within the UK. Next working day delivery after posting (including Saturdays). It’s an aim, not a guarantee — most parcels arrive next day, but not 100%.

⏰ Delivery Times

Monday to Saturday, usually by 4:30 pm for most addresses.
Rural / remote areas may receive deliveries later in the day.

📍 Postcode Coverage

Tracked 24 is available for almost all UK postcodes.

Some remote locations (e.g. Scottish Highlands, islands, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, BFPOs) may take longer than next-day.

Returns

Cateringbase Ltd – 30-Day Returns Policy

At Cateringbase Ltd, we want you to be happy with your purchase. If you need to return an item, please review the policy below.

1) Returns Window

You may return most items within 30 days of the delivery date.

2) Return Eligibility

To qualify for a return, the item must be:

  • Unused and in resaleable condition
  • In the original packaging, including all protective inserts, labels, manuals, and accessories
  • Free from damage, markings, scratches, stains, or signs of use

We may refuse returns that do not meet these requirements.

3) Non-Returnable Items

For hygiene and safety reasons, the following items may not be returned unless faulty:

  • Items that have been installed, used, or modified
  • Customised or made-to-order products
  • Clearance or final-sale items (where clearly marked)
  • Items that cannot be resold due to hygiene or food-contact handling once opened (where applicable)
4) How to Request a Return

To start a return, please contact us within 30 days and provide:

  • Your order number
  • The item(s) you want to return
  • The reason for return (optional but helpful)
  • Photos (required if the item is faulty or damaged)

We will confirm your return approval and provide instructions for returning the item.

5) Return Shipping Costs
  • If you are returning an item because you changed your mind, you are responsible for the return shipping cost.
  • If the item is faulty, damaged in transit, or incorrect, Cateringbase Ltd will cover return shipping (or offer a suitable alternative solution).

We recommend using a tracked delivery service, as we cannot be responsible for returns lost in transit.

6) Refunds

Once the returned item is received and inspected, we will process your refund to the original payment method.

Refunds are typically issued within 5–10 business days after inspection, depending on your bank or payment provider.

Please note:
Original delivery charges are non-refundable unless the item is faulty or incorrect.

7) Exchanges

If you would like an exchange, we can arrange this subject to stock availability. If the replacement item has a different price, we will confirm any balance due or refund owed.

8) Damaged or Incorrect Items

If your item arrives damaged or you receive the wrong item, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and include clear photos of:

  • The item
  • The packaging
  • Any visible damage

We will resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

9) Return Address

Return details will be provided once your return is approved.
Please do not send items back without contacting us first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?

A non-toxic ethanol gel fuel in easy-open tins for heating chafing dishes; sold as a 12-pack. Estimated burn time ~2½ hours per tin. Net content ~160 g per tin. Suitable for indoor use (low smoke/odour

Is it food safe / safe to use around guests indoors?

The gel burns cleanly with minimal smoke/odour and is intended for indoor catering use. Keep cans beneath the water pan (never in direct contact with food). Ensure normal room ventilation

How long does one can last?

Approximately 2.5 hours per can under typical conditions. Actual burn time varies with airflow and setup.

What are the key hazards?

Highly flammable (legacy risk phrase R11). Ethanol vapour can form explosive mixtures with air; keep away from ignition sources. Do not use near open flames other than the burner itself

How do I light it?

Place the can in the fuel holder under the chafer’s water pan. Open the lid carefully and light with a long match or gas lighter. Keep hands and sleeves clear. (General chafer-fuel practice; follow your chafer’s instructions.)