Vulcan Griddles
Vulcan griddles, sometimes called grills, offer unique and versatile means for preparing foods from hamburgers to pancakes and everything between. With one wide, flat cooking surface, griddles help foods baste in their juices to create a deliciously flavorful final product.
Vulcan Commercial Griddles: What You Need to Know
The simplest Vulcan grills feature manual controls that give operators direct control of the burner flame, a method sometimes preferred by experienced cooks. Other Vulcan flat top grill models include controls with snap-action thermostats that maintain precise surface temperatures and help cut back on operator error. No matter which options you choose, all Vulcan griddles are built with one-inch-thick griddle plates for exceptional heat recovery and a long life.
Common Questions About Vulcan Griddles
Why choose a Vulcan griddle?
Vulcan has been making foodservice equipment since 1865; with more than 150 years of experience backing its products, Vulcan's customers have come to trust their equipment over the competition. Over the years, Vulcan became part of Hart Manufacturing Company, which is why these pieces are sometimes known as Vulcan-Hart griddles, though the company is known as Vulcan once more. Vulcan offers ENERGY STAR®-rated griddles to help you save on utilities and protect the environment, as well as a host of other features to make its pieces as effective as possible.
On thermostatic Vulcan gas griddles, Vulcan offers a pilot protection system that protects against accidents by shutting off the gas flow when the pilot is extinguished or the gas flow is interrupted.
Should I choose a Vulcan electric griddle or a gas griddle?
Many chefs prefer a Vulcan gas grill over the electric versions because natural gas has been the traditional go-to utility for restaurant cooking. However, natural gas isn't always the best choice. Gas does provide lots of heat, but much of that is wasted by the open flame losing heat to the air, while electric radiants are more efficient at getting heat where it should go. For most operations, the chief determinant should be which utility is cheaper to use in your area.