Commercial cooking equipment guide

Cooking equipment and appliances are key for any commercial kitchen setting, but what should you prioritise and consider for your business? Whether you are working on a new build project, a kitchen refurbishment or are looking to improve your operation, our guide brings together different cooking equipment to help you decide the best option.

Range ovens

Commercial range ovens are the backbone of professional kitchens and are suitable for a wide variety of meal options. Combining multiple cooking options in one piece of equipment, they are essential for high volume operations requiring speed, flexibility, and durability.

Range ovens are commonly found in restaurants, hotels, schools and a variety of other industry sectors.

Broderick’s featured product: Electrolux 700XP gas range oven

·       Type: Gas, freestanding

·       Burners: 4 open burners with cast iron pan supports

·       Oven: 2/1 GN electric oven base (6.0 kW)

·       Power: 22.0 kW, 74,998 BTU

·       Build: Stainless steel exterior, manual control with protected pilot light

Commercial combi ovens

Combi ovens combine both steam and convection cooking making them an ideal solution for kitchens focused on consistent high-quality meals. From roasted meat to baked products, combi ovens are a versatile and increasingly popular choice for commercial kitchens.

Commercial combi ovens provide significant energy savings so are worth considering for businesses looking to keep their costs under control amid high energy costs.

Brodericks featured product: Rational iCombi Classic 10-1/1 combi oven

·       Capacity: 10 x 1/1 GN or 20 x 1/2 GN

·       Performance: 80–150 meals/day

·       Modes: Steam, convection, and combination cooking

·       Special Features: Digital colour display, core temperature probe, 100 program slots, 5-speed fan

·       Cleaning: 4 automatic cleaning programs

Salamander grills

Commercial salamander grills provide intense heat for finishing dishes quickly. They are ideal for browning, crisping, or melting cheese ensuring they are perfect for final touches on a wide range of dishes.

We supply these appliances to a variety of sectors, particularly in hospitality, such as pubs and restaurants.

Brodericks featured product: Falcon Dominator Plus medium duty grill

·       Type: Gas, single burner

·       Heat: 24,960 BTU

·       Build: Stainless steel exterior with flue diverter

·       Included: Reversible brander, grid shelf, removable drip tray

Griddles

Commercial griddles offer a large cooking surface for a variety of menu items including pancakes, burgers, fish and eggs. Their smooth, flat surface makes them ideal for high output kitchens where an efficient service is critical.

At Brodericks, we supply griddles to fast food, casual dining and commercial catering kitchens where speed and volume are both required.

Brodericks featured product: Electrolux electric griddle fry top

·       Type: Electric, modular

·       Plate: 12mm thick smooth chrome plate

·       Control: Thermostatic control with grease collection drawer

·       Power: 8.4 kW, 400v/50/60/3-phase

Microwave Ovens

In fast-paced kitchens, microwave ovens are a useful solution for rapid re-heating. We always recommend ensuring you select a commercial-grade microwave, which have a higher performance compared to domestic models and are built-to-last.

Brodericks featured product: Panasonic NE-1853 commercial microwave oven

·       Power: 1800 watts

·       Capacity: 17.9L

·       Features: 20 programmable memory settings, 3 variable power levels, dual emission top and bottom energy feed

Fryers

Commercial fryers are commonly found in businesses like fish and chip shops, fast-food restaurants and takeaways. They are capable of frying large volumes of food in a short period of time and remain a popular option for business across Ireland.

Brodericks featured product: Pitco commercial gas fryer

·       Type: Gas, floor model

·       Capacity: Single well, 19L

·       Features: Mechanical thermostat, standing pilot

·       Includes: 2 baskets, clean-out rod, fryer cleaner sample

·       Power: 90,000 BTU

Commercial toasters

Similar to microwave ovens, we always recommend a commercial-grade toaster given they are specifically designed for continuous use. They are commonly found in cafes, hotels and canteens where breakfast is served.

Conveyor toasters are particularly useful for handling large quantities of toast, providing consistency and are very convenient in busy kitchens where staff are handling multiple tasks.

Brodericks featured product: Fortius conveyor toaster

·        Output: 300–350 slices/hr

·        Design: Electric, countertop

·        Features: Single or double-sided toasting, removable crumb tray

Here at Brodericks, we have been helping businesses with their catering equipment across Ireland for nearly 100 years. Contact our team of experts for help and advice today.