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Cook a variety of vegetables, seafood, and much more with a commercial steamer from Zanduco! With commercial steamers from Vulcan and Crown Steam, be sure to add one to your establishment to change the way you cook ordinary food! Decrease labour costs and allow a commercial steamer to do the work for you! Not only does the food taste better, it keeps it fresh and moist and it has never been easier! Offer your customers healthier options, as a steamer locks in fresh, natural flavors. Not only is the presentation nicer, you get more out of it than you would have cooking any other way! From potatoes to shellfish, get creative with what you can cook! Serving beautiful, great tasting food has never been easier!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of commercial steamers are available at Zanduco?
Zanduco carries commercial steamers including convection steamers, pressureless steamers, and countertop models designed for restaurants, hospitals, schools, and catering operations. The right type depends on the volume and variety of foods you need to steam and the space available in your kitchen.
What is the difference between a pressureless and a pressure commercial steamer?
Pressureless steamers cook at atmospheric pressure and are more versatile for delicate items like fish and vegetables that require gentler heat. Pressure steamers cook faster at higher internal pressure and are better suited for high-volume operations where speed is the priority.
Are commercial steamers suitable for preparing large-volume vegetable and fish menus?
Yes, commercial steamers are one of the most efficient ways to prepare vegetables and fish in volume because steam cooks quickly and preserves moisture and nutrients. They are especially popular in hospital kitchens, school cafeterias, and health-focused restaurants across Canada.
Should I choose a countertop or floor-standing commercial steamer?
Countertop commercial steamers suit smaller operations or kitchens where steaming is a supplemental cooking method. Floor-standing models are built for high-volume production, accommodating multiple full-size pans per cycle and handling the continuous demand of institutional and high-output foodservice environments.
Are commercial steamers available in gas and electric versions?
Yes, commercial steamers come in both gas and electric configurations, with the right choice depending on your kitchen\'s utility setup and cooking volume. Electric steamers are common in hospital and school settings, while gas units suit high-demand operations where fast heat-up and recovery are important.
Can commercial steamers cook multiple food types simultaneously?
Yes, multi-tiered commercial steamers allow you to cook different foods in separate compartments at the same time, which improves kitchen efficiency during prep and service. Items with similar cooking times can be stacked, while delicate and robust foods can occupy different tiers to prevent overcooking.
Which commercial steamer capacity is right for a high-volume institutional kitchen?
Institutional kitchens serving hundreds of meals per service typically need full-size commercial steamers with multiple full-size pan positions per cycle. Matching the steamer\'s capacity and cycle time to your peak daily volume is the most important factor in choosing the right unit.
