Portable Butane Stoves
Bringing customers into your establishment can be tricky, so sometimes it's better to bring your delicious food to them. Butane stoves provide a way to extend your talents.
Portable Stoves: What You Need to Know
A travel-friendly butane stove gives you the opportunity to set up a booth at the local farmer's market, beer festival, or county fair and build your business's exposure while turning a profit. Because they are powered by butane, operators do not need an electrical outlet or generator to provide heat for cooking. These stoves can output as much as 30,000 BTUs, or British Thermal Units, which is enough heat for many different types of cooking.
This page contains both portable butane stoves and stove frames, which provide a grill or flat plate as a cooking surface. Some butane stoves include a cooking surface, but most are only intended to hold a pot or pan, so if you want a grill, flattop, or any other surface, you'll need to find an appropriate frame to go with your stove. Double check the stove and frame will fit together before you make your purchase.
Commonly Asked Questions About Butane Stoves
How many burners does each butane stove have?
The most common unit we offer is a single-burner stove, but with this model, you will need to plan your portable cooking endeavors carefully. While you might be able to leave your sauce simmering in the kitchen as you turn your attention to another dish, you won't be able to do that with a single burner. If you know you'll need more than one stove eye, consider purchasing double burners or multiple single burner units. Just remember the more burners you have, the more butane you'll need.
Should I get a countertop burner or standalone burner?
Countertop burners are cost effective, but you must have a steady, level place to put them. If you plan on cooking in a park without a safe place to put the stove, you'll need a standalone. If you'll be using the stove to provide extra cooking power in a kitchen, you should look at countertop units since they save space and prevent accidents. For presentation cooking, you'll want a single countertop burner to place on the serving table, and if appearance is important for your purposes, you'll also need a frame.
What is a portable stove frame?
The frames we offer are intended to provide safety and improve aesthetics for portable stoves. Instead of setting the entire unit directly on a table, stove frames hide the bare bones from your guests. Frames also provide a grilling surface so you can cook without a pan or pot. KaTom carries several different styles of frame, so you can find the finish that best suits your purposes. Keep in mind, frames typically do not include a stove, so you'll need to buy a stove separately.
Do portable butane stoves come with a carrying case?
Only a few burners include a carrying case, and if you're going to be cooking in a single location, a carrying case will not be necessary. But if you intend to move around during a cooking session, a carrying case is a handy addition. For a stove that will be used primarily as an extra in a kitchen, a carrying case would only take up extra space.