Abstract: A baking assembly bakes a food item prepared to be baked on a stick with a batter. The baking assembly includes a first heating element including a reservoir for receiving the batter and the food item therein. The reservoir defines a longitudinal axis. A second heating element includes a cavity that complements the reservoir. A hinge secures the first heating element to the second heating element allowing the second heating element to pivot over the first heating element such that the reservoir and the cavity create a heating hollow to bake the food item and the batter therein. A stick retainer receives and retains the stick in an orientation such that the food item is coaxial with the reservoir.

Abstract: A chafing dish of a type in which food to be warmed is supported above a container of combustible fuel, particularly suited for outdoor use in which the occurrence of a burst of wind or a directed breeze is prevented from extinguishing or directing flames away from the undersurface of the chafing dish.

Abstract: A heavy-duty tiered compote tray in which the tray supports are cantilevered laterally of a vertical supporting column to permit facilitated replacement of trays as required during use. Each tray is supported upon a rotating frame element, including a horizontally disposed ring member underlying the tray, and a hollow vertical column having both horizontally and vertically oriented bearing surfaces to facilitate orbital movement while supporting the trays. The device may be conveniently disassembled for periodic lubrication and intermediate storage, as required.

Abstract: A heavy duty hinge construction for lidded vessels such as coffee pots, sugar bowls and the like, particularly suited for restaurant and other commercial environs, and adapted to withstand substantially continued use, while permitting substantially 180.degree. pivotal movement of the lid to enable washing with automatic equipment.