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Finding the right appliance for your restaurant, diner, hotel, or buffet is really easy with Zanduco! With a selection of griddles from Southbend, Omcan, and Garland, you'll be able to cook up the tastiest burgers, pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sandwiches, and grilled vegetables for your customers. Choose from 15" to 72" countertop gas griddles with 1 to 4 burners according to the daily demand of your kitchen's production. Gas griddles are a great addition to your kitchen operations that you can find at Zanduco now!
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes of countertop gas griddles are available for commercial use?
Countertop gas griddles in this category range from 15 inches up to 72 inches wide, with 1 to 4 burner configurations depending on size. Brands like Southbend, Omcan, Garland, and Vulcan offer options across this full range, so you can match the cooking surface to your exact output needs.
Should I choose a thermostatic or a manual control countertop gas griddle?
Thermostatic countertop gas griddles maintain a precise, preset surface temperature automatically, which is the right choice for any operation cooking temperature-sensitive items like eggs, fish, or pancakes. Manual controls give you more direct adjustment but require the cook to monitor temperature closely, which works better in experienced hands.
How thick should the griddle plate be on a commercial countertop gas griddle?
A thicker griddle plate, typically 1 inch or more, retains heat better and recovers temperature more quickly after cold product is dropped on it. For high-volume breakfast or burger operations, a thick plate countertop gas griddle from a brand like Garland or Vulcan is worth the investment for consistent surface temperature throughout a busy service.
Are countertop gas griddles available in both natural gas and liquid propane?
Yes. Most countertop gas griddles are available in natural gas configurations and can typically be converted to liquid propane with a conversion kit. Omcan and Garland models are commonly stocked in natural gas and convertible to propane, which makes them flexible for kitchens or food trucks running on either fuel source.
Which menu items are best suited to a countertop gas griddle?
Countertop gas griddles shine for breakfast menus, burger programs, grilled sandwiches, hash browns, and any protein where flat-surface contact cooking produces the best result. They're a staple in diners, hotel breakfast stations, and fast casual concepts where the griddle is running continuously through morning and lunch service.
Can a countertop gas griddle be combined with a countertop charbroiler on the same line?
Yes, and this combination is one of the most common cook line setups in commercial kitchens. A countertop gas griddle handles eggs, pancakes, and delicate items while the charbroiler runs alongside for proteins needing open-flame char and grill marks. Both are compact enough to configure side by side on a standard counter.
How do I choose between a 36-inch and a 48-inch countertop gas griddle for my restaurant?
A 36-inch countertop gas griddle works for most moderate-volume kitchens where the griddle handles a steady but not overwhelming ticket count. Step up to 48 inches if your griddle is a primary cooking station during peak service, or if you need to run multiple food items simultaneously without crowding the cooking surface.
