Hot Dog Grills & Equipment
Hot Dog Roller Grills
A hot dog roller grill can cook and hold dozens of hot dogs at once, and many can also be used to warm other tubular foods like egg rolls and burritos.
Hot Dog Steamers & Broilers
Click here to browse our collection of hot dog steamers and broilers. These fast, efficient machines produce high-quality hot dogs that are sure to satisfy.
Hot Dog Roller Covers & Accessories
Find the right roller grill accessories for your hot dog roller. Tong holders, grill legs, dividers, and divider sets are available.
Hot Dog Bun Boxes & Bun Warmers
Install bun warmers near hot dog cooking equipment to keep buns and hot dogs safely stored at concession stands and other foodservice operations.
Hot Dog Equipment For Sale
Common Questions About Hot Dog Equipment
How do hot dog cookers work?
Perfect for concession stands and cart vendors, hot dog steamers quickly cook large batches of product in a small footprint. These machines steam the hot dogs until they become plump and juicy, and some steamers also keep the hot dogs at safe, warm temperatures until they're ready to be served. Most of these units are easy to maintain and clean.
Hot dog roller grills are usually found in convenience stores and gas stations. This type of hot dog equipment doesn't need much supervision since it cooks and merchandises the product as it rotates, creating a crispier texture than a steamer. These units can also be used for different items like sausages and taquitos.
Broilers cook hot dogs in an oven-like environment, rotating them with a spike wheel or cradle wheel to ensure they cook evenly. Spike wheels puncture the hot dogs and then rotate on a central rod. Resembling a Ferris wheel, a cradle wheel holds each hot dog in a small cradle as the unit rotates. Some of these hot dog machines have water pans that steam the franks as well, resulting in a texture with aspects of both steamers and roller grills.
How do I choose a hot dog roller grill?
The first thing to consider when looking at hot dog machines is size. Grills are typically sized by both their physical dimensions and their hot dog capacity, ensuring the unit fits in a specific footprint and matches production requirements. Usually, these hot dog cookers measure 10 to 35 inches wide and can hold 12 to 50 hot dogs, but low-capacity and high-capacity models are available.
This type of hot dog machine has either flat or slanted rollers made of chrome or steel with a coarse coating. Hot dogs on flat grills are not at risk of falling forward, but slanted units ensure that hot dogs are visible and accessible to customers. Usually, coated rollers grip the product, but nonstick options that simplify cleaning are also available.
These grills can have manual or electronic controls. Manual controls are more common, but the electronic option often provides more precise temperature control, timed cooking, and audio alerts.
What accessories are available for roller grills?
If you want a hot dog cooker and bun warmer in a single unit, a unit with bun storage is your best option. Sometimes roller grills have built-in bun warmers, but most units have the option to add one separately. Buns are typically stored and warmed in drawers behind solid or glass doors to keep them sanitary and accessible.
Sneeze guards prevent germs and debris from contaminating hot dogs as they cook. Made of plastic, they are usually transparent to ensure customers can still see the product. Most hot dog equipment is compatible with plastic sneeze guards, but they are usually sold separately.
