I pull things like sauce and meatballs out and heat in, and serve from the crockpot. Doing it tonight. I imagine chili is the same. But, it’s not quick. Probably an hour or two on high, of cold from fridge. I’ve microwaved the sauce in the crock, then placed in the pot with heating element to save time. How long do you need to travel with it before plugging in at your destination?