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25% OFFOmcan 15.5" Portable Outdoor Propane Burner - 65,000 BTU
SKU#: 15000-672Special Price USD $57.99 Regular Price USD $77.68
Countertop gas cooking equipment is an absolute staple in every kitchen! Save space but don't compromise quality with the appliances offered by Zanduco from the best brands on the market like American Range and Omcan. Zanduco carries various sizes and styles of counter top griddles, burners, and charbroilers for your commercial kitchen, restaurant, café, or diner! An indispensable addition to any kitchen, be sure to choose the perfect countertop gas cooking appliance for your establishment’s unique size and requirements! Carrying top manufacturer brands like Star-Max, Garland and Southbend, Zanduco won't disappoint with the selection of compact cooking appliances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a griddle and a charbroiler in a commercial kitchen?
A griddle uses a flat, solid cooking surface that makes direct contact with food, which is ideal for eggs, pancakes, burgers, and bacon. A charbroiler uses open grates over a heat source, allowing drippings to vaporize and create the char marks and smoky flavor that grilled proteins are known for. Most full-service kitchens benefit from having both.
Should I choose gas or electric grills, griddles and charbroilers for my restaurant?
Gas-powered grills, griddles and charbroilers are the standard in commercial kitchens because of their fast heat-up, strong BTU output, and lower operating cost over time. Electric models from brands like Garland and Omcan are a solid alternative when gas access is limited or when precise temperature control is the priority.
How do I decide which width of grill, griddle, or charbroiler is right for my kitchen?
Match the cooking surface width to your peak volume and how many portions you need to run simultaneously. Smaller operations with moderate ticket counts typically work well with 24-inch to 36-inch units, while busy diners, steakhouses, and high-output kitchens need 48 inches or more to avoid bottlenecks during service.
Can grills, griddles and charbroilers be used together on the same cook line?
Yes, and combining them is common in full-service restaurant kitchens. A griddle station handles breakfast items, sandwiches, and delicate proteins while a charbroiler runs alongside for steaks, chicken, and anything that benefits from open-flame cooking and grill marks. Brands like American Range and Omcan offer countertop units that are easy to configure side by side.
Are countertop grills, griddles and charbroilers powerful enough for a busy commercial kitchen?
Countertop models from American Range and Vulcan deliver serious BTU output, with charbroilers reaching 105,000 BTU and above, which is more than adequate for most restaurant applications. The main limitation is cooking surface area, not power, so countertop units work best when kitchen space is tight and the grill or griddle is not the only cooking station running.
Which operations benefit most from adding countertop grills, griddles and charbroilers?
Diners, burger concepts, food trucks, sandwich shops, and hotel breakfast stations rely most heavily on countertop grills, griddles and charbroilers. Any kitchen where cooked-to-order proteins and toasted items drive the menu will get daily use out of at least one unit in this category.
Do grills, griddles and charbroilers require a ventilation hood in a commercial kitchen?
Yes. All commercial grills, griddles and charbroilers produce grease-laden vapors and require placement under a Type I exhaust hood. This is a code requirement in virtually every US commercial kitchen jurisdiction, so plan hood coverage before finalizing placement of any unit in this category.
