Induction insert for insulated trays

A heat retentive server system comprising:

• an induction insert having a heat storage member that can be heated by induction heating;
• an insulated tray adapted to removably receive said induction insert;
• and
• an insulated cover.

A method of serving food product to a plurality of consumers, the method comprising:

• subjecting an induction insert having a heat storage member which is susceptible to electrical induction heating, to an electromagnetic field sufficient to inductively heat said heat storage member, said heat storage member having a top surface with a coating on at least a portion thereof;
• inserting said heated induction insert into an insulated tray such that said coated top surface of said heat storage member is exposed to the atmosphere;
• placing a quantity of food product which is disposed on a plate, on said induction insert and said insulated tray;
• covering said tray, said induction insert, said heated plate and said food product with an insulated cover which defines an insulated volume between said insulated cover and said insulated tray so that atmosphere does not come into contact with said induction insert, said plate and said food product;
• and
• serving said food product to at least one of a plurality of consumers.