Chafing dishes and fuel
Chafing dishes and chafing fuel (the Sterno-style burners) to keep food warm on the buffet line.
Catering supplies in Roanoke
Chafing fuel, aluminum pans, plates, cutlery, cups and glasses for family reunions, office lunches, church suppers and catered events.
Feeding a crowd starts here
Professional caterers, restaurants, church kitchens and the family member who always ends up hosting all shop here. We carry the kind of disposables and buffet supplies it takes to serve a crowd.
Used to shop at The Cook’s Nook?
We recently took on much of The Cook's Nook's catering and baking inventory, so if you used to shop there, many of the supplies you relied on are now here at Capt. Party, just down the sidewalk from the former Cook's Nook location. Stop in to see what's on the shelves.
What you'll find
Buffet and serving supplies, from the fuel under the pan to the fork on the plate. Inventory changes often, so call (540) 982-1200 to check on a specific item.
Aluminum pans
Aluminum pans for cooking, serving and sending leftovers home. Sizes vary with what's in stock.
Serving trays and platters
Serving trays for sandwiches, fruit, vegetables and desserts.
Plates, cutlery, cups and napkins
Plastic and paper plates, plastic utensils, cups, glasses and napkins.
Solid-color plates and napkins
Your catering checklist
These are the kinds of things caterers and hosts come in for. Stock changes, so call ahead with your list and we'll let you know what's on hand.
Call ahead with your list- Chafing dishes
- Chafing fuel
- Aluminum pans
- Pan lids
- Serving trays
- Plastic and paper plates
- Plastic forks, knives and spoons
- Cups
- Plastic glasses and stemware
- Napkins
- Table covers
- To-go containers and deli containers
For caterers, restaurants and home hosts
Caterers and restaurants from across the Roanoke Valley pick up supplies here between orders, and home hosts come in for graduation parties, showers, funerals and holiday dinners. If you're buying for a big event, call ahead with your list and quantities so we can check what's on hand.
Catering supply questions
Where can I buy chafing dishes and chafing fuel in Roanoke?
Capt. Party at 3619 Franklin Road SW carries catering supplies like chafing dishes, chafing fuel and aluminum pans. Inventory changes often, so call (540) 982-1200 to check on a specific item.
Do you carry aluminum pans?
Yes, for buffets, cookouts and catered events. Sizes and styles depend on what's in stock, so call ahead if you need a lot of one kind.
I used to shop at The Cook’s Nook. Do you carry the same supplies?
We took on much of The Cook’s Nook’s catering and baking inventory, so many of the items their customers relied on are now at Capt. Party, just down the sidewalk from the former Cook’s Nook location. Call (540) 982-1200 if you’re looking for something specific.
Cake boxes and to-go containers tooCan I call ahead for a large order?
Please do. Call (540) 982-1200 with your list and quantities, and we’ll let you know what’s on hand.
Do you sell plastic cutlery and glasses?
Yes. We carry plastic forks, knives and spoons, plus plastic glasses and cups for receptions and parties. For a big event, call ahead with quantities so we can check what's on hand.
Match them with solid-color tablewareStock up for your next event
The best way to shop Capt. Party is to walk the aisles. We're on Franklin Road SW in Roanoke, a few minutes from downtown, with plenty of parking out front.