i need help to get the finish back
How can I refinish my dining room table?
I spilled chafing oil on my dining room table; help me with finish?
Oh no! We have all done stuff like this. Found this site for you. See if it helps.
https://www.ehow.com/how_5595450_remove-fondue-fuel-wooden-table.html
I bet it was liquid alcohol! That would eat the finish off, oil would wipe up. You need to strip it all, restain, then poly. You can't fix a mess this big. Even if you paint it, it needs sanding. Good luck. In the future put the chafing dish on a lipped tray. You can put a pretty doilie on the tray.
Jack, What products do you recommend I purchase to repair this mess? Should I just do the spot ( or whole table). Should I do this outside where ventilation is better? During the summer so it can dry better. Thanks