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5% OFFPotis MU GD3 40kg. Vertical Broiler/Shawarma with 3 Burners and 28,500 BTU - Natural Gas
SKU#: 34000-484Special Price CAD $2,390.28 Regular Price CAD $2,509.79
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Add a Shawarma Machine to your establishment as a side or main attraction! This affordable machine will get you your money’s worth and increase sales with such a productive machine! The vertical broilers utilize the rotisserie cooking method that preserves flavour while rotating meat and are perfect for display cooking. Find the most suitable vertical broiler for your business from leading brands like Star Holman, Omcan, Potis, and AXIS. An electric Gyros slicer from Omcan is available to cut beef, chicken, lamb, and a variety of other types of meat to accompany your vertical broiler.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of shawarma machines are available at Zanduco?
Zanduco carries commercial shawarma machines in gas-powered configurations designed for continuous rotation cooking of vertical meat stacks. These units are built for the demands of Middle Eastern restaurants, quick-service shawarma shops, and catering setups across Canada.
How do I choose the right size shawarma machine for my restaurant?
Shawarma machine capacity is measured by the maximum weight of meat the spit can support, typically ranging from 30 to 60 kilograms or more for commercial units. Choose a size based on your expected daily volume, with higher-capacity models suited for busy shawarma shops and multi-unit catering events.
Should I choose a gas or electric shawarma machine?
Gas shawarma machines are the industry standard for commercial use because they produce the intense, consistent heat needed to cook a large vertical meat stack evenly. Electric models exist but are less common in high-volume shawarma operations where heat output and recovery matter most.
Can shawarma machines be used for proteins other than beef and chicken?
Yes, commercial shawarma machines work well for lamb, mixed meat blends, and turkey in addition to the more common beef and chicken preparations. The vertical rotisserie method suits any protein that benefits from slow, even exposure to radiant heat from multiple burner elements.
Are commercial shawarma machines suitable for a quick-service restaurant setup?
"Yes, shawarma machines are designed specifically for quick-service environments where consistent carving and fast throughput are essential. The continuous rotation and radiant heating keep the outer layer ready to carve throughout service without interrupting the cooking of the inner layers."
How many burners does a commercial shawarma machine need for even cooking?
Most commercial shawarma machines use two to four vertical burner elements positioned around the meat stack to ensure even radiant heat coverage from all sides. More burner elements generally means better heat consistency across larger or wider meat stacks.
Do commercial shawarma machines require a ventilation hood in Canadian kitchens?
Yes, gas-powered shawarma machines produce significant heat and grease-laden vapour that require a Type 1 commercial exhaust hood. Proper ventilation is both a safety requirement and a standard commercial kitchen code compliance item in Canadian foodservice facilities.
