Scrambled eggs for a buffet

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At our cafe we will begin offering a Saturday brunch buffet. I would like to do scrambled eggs and am thinking that they would be best cooked in a hotel pan in the oven. Any advice for this method of cooking?

Thanks!!



Best Answer

I cooked a brunch for a fairly high end restaurant when I was younger. They had us cook the eggs in a buffet pan on top of the griddle/grill. We used pre-cracked eggs in a carton and folded constantly until they were done. Then we would transfer them into a fresh buffet pan before setting them out. They did it this way because it presented better than just baking in the oven. They look more like the scrambled eggs you get per order this way.




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How do you keep scrambled eggs warm for a buffet?

First things first, if you are going to hold your eggs in a low oven, place your oven-safe egg bowl in your oven and turn it as low as it goes, usually between 150-200, as soon as you hit the kitchen. The bowl will warm so that it will help keep the eggs a good temp, even once you put it on the table or buffet.

What are buffet scrambled eggs made of?

They cook quickly and require only a few things: whisked eggs, salt and pepper, a buttered pan, medium-low heat, and a good silicone spatula. That's just the basics, but if I have cheddar and chives around, even better!

How do restaurants make their scrambled eggs so good?

Directions
  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and bouillon. ...
  • In a large skillet, melt remaining butter. Add eggs; cook over medium heat until eggs begin to set, stirring occasionally. Stir in white sauce.




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    Answer 2

    This is a viable way of cooking large amounts of eggs. From experience, I can tell you that a major concern is preventing the eggs from overcooking. They can be cooked in an oven if they're watched carefully, and it may help to cover them. It works even better to cook them in a combi oven, as heat can be transferred faster at a lower temperature. When the eggs are cooked, you will have what is basically a large omelet, so usually you'd chop them up with a spatula before serving.

    Answer 3

    First do not scrimp on the ingredients. You need butter, not alternatives. you can cook quite a lot of scrambled eggs in one go (about 20 portions), remembering to take them off the heat before fully 'set'. I assume you have overhead heat lamps on your buffet, this will also cook your eggs. You/your staff will need to keep an eye on your eggs here, a quick turning of them in the serving dish will keep them looking fresh for your customers. But the only way to really serve large quantities of good quality scrambled eggs is to keep making smaller batches and keep them coming! Hope it goes well

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