This cover isn't just used in buffets and food courts! Whether you are catering a birthday, barbeque, or serving food buffet-style in an event, this cover will help keep your dishes hot. Use this to cover hot dishes like lasagna, pasta, rice, meat, soups, stews, or any other dish you may serve. The slotted cover leaves space for you to leave your ladles or spoons for quicker and easier service. Additionally, keeping your dishes covered helps keep unwanted contaminants out of the food for safer service.