Star Charbroilers

Star Broilers: What You Need to Know

Charbroilers provide lots of cooking power in commercial kitchens and can create mouth-watering, eye-catching dishes. Because they cook over an open flame, or open radiant, charbroilers give the food cooked on them a unique grill pattern with varying textures and flavors. Charbroiled burgers, steaks, fish, and veggies cook fast over the high heat of a Star charbroiler, which helps you serve customers quickly and maximize the profit you generate. We'll go over the different Star charbroilers below to help you choose the best one for your kitchen and business model.

Common Questions About Star Charbroilers

Should I choose a gas or electric Star charbroiler?

Gas-powered charbroilers are the most popular type, but electric charbroilers can function similarly and are the right choice in certain applications. One of the draws of charbroiler cooking is the flame-grilled finish it provides; electric charbroilers don't operate with a flame the way gas grills do. However, your food is being cooked by the heat, not by direct contact with the flames, and an electric charbroiler will yield an almost identical product to a gas unit.

The big difference in these pieces is the cost of the utility. If electricity is less expensive in your area than gas, choosing an electric Star charbroiler can save you a significant amount of money over the life of the unit. Vice versa for a gas broiler.

Should I get cast iron or stainless steel grates?

The metal grates on a charbroiler are what give the food its distinct grilled appearance, along with varying textures and flavors. Cast iron and stainless steel are the two most common metals comprising these grates, and while both work well with a charbroiler, they do have minor differences. Cast iron takes longer to heat up than steel, but subsequently retains its heat better. Cast iron is harder to clean than stainless steel, as well, but many chefs prefer it for the way it maintains heat.