Q. Why doesn't the food spoil ?

A. In a Hostess the food is kept at a temperature such that it does not cook anymore, it is just kept hot without risk of drying out or spoiling.

Q. How long can I keep the food hot ?

A. You can keep most foods hot in a Hostess for 2 hours or more, depending on the type of food. Some dishes, such as chilli, curry or casserole taste even better when kept in a Hostess for up to 4 hours.

Q. How long before I need it do I switch it on ?

A. Turn on your Hostess 20 minutes before you need it.

Q. Should I keep the lid on the dish if I want to keep food such as roast potatoes crisp ?

A. No, do not cover food if you want it to keep dry and crisp, as in the case of roast potatoes, crackling on roast pork, crispy rolls, pastry and the like. Covering hot food produces condensation which spoils some dishes.