Commercial Griddles & Flat Top Grills
Commercial griddles have earned a spot in countless foodservice kitchens because they can cook a variety of menu items at any time of day. Gas and electric models are available with cast iron, aluminum, or chrome-plated surfaces. More
Electric griddles may be preferred in areas where gas prices make electric equipment a more economical option.
Natural gas and propane are popular choices in commercial kitchens where gas is more affordable or convenient than electricity.
Commercial flat-top grills are normally 24 or 48 inches wide with a variety of lengths to meet the needs of any low- or high-volume kitchen. Common cooking-area dimensions for these griddles are 24 by 24 inches, 36 by 24 inches, 48 by 24 inches, and 60 by 24 inches. Kitchens experiencing rush periods or high volumes overall may benefit from adding a restaurant griddle with a longer width, as it enables your chefs to cook more food at one time.
The most common materials used to make griddle plates on commercial flat-top grills are steel and chrome. Steel griddle plates provide a nonstick surface that can be easily wiped down and cleaned. However, commercial griddles with chrome plates cook foods quickly and retain their heat better than other materials. Griddle plates are usually 3⁄4 of an inch or 1 inch thick, and although thick griddle plates may take longer to heat, they are better at dispersing heat evenly.
Restaurant flat-top grills are heated by gas or electric utilities; in some areas, electricity may be more accessible than gas or vice versa. When purchasing a commercial griddle for sale, operators should bear in mind the control options. Digital, manual, and thermostatic controls are available for restaurant griddles, with digital being the easiest for newer chefs to learn and manual preferred by more experienced chefs. Thermostatic controls are divided into two categories: snap-action and solid-state controls. Professional griddles with snap-action controls are best suited for medium-volume use while units with solid-state controls are great for high-volume establishments. Whether you're looking to make pancakes in a local diner or burgers in a quick-service restaurant, there is a commercial griddle that meets your requirements.