Take advantage of the steamers at Zanduco to meet your cooking needs. Steamers are efficient and can heat high-volume batches at once. Preserve the natural colour & flavour of your dishes with the use of our Omcan steamers. Check out our selection today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of steamers should I consider for a Chinese restaurant?
Consider both stackable bamboo-style steamers and electric countertop steamers. Stackable steamers handle dim sum and dumplings well, while electric steamers cover vegetables, seafood, and rice in higher volumes for full-service Chinese kitchens.
How do countertop and floor steamers differ in capacity?
Countertop steamers handle small to moderate batches and work for cafes and small restaurants. Floor steamers offer much larger pan capacity and continuous operation for hotels, schools, and high-volume institutional kitchens.
Which steamers are best for vegetables and seafood?
Convection steamers work best for vegetables and seafood because they cook fast while preserving color, texture, and nutrition. They outperform boiling for green vegetables, fish fillets, and shellfish in commercial kitchens.
Are pressureless steamers better than pressure steamers?
Pressureless steamers let you open the door anytime to add or check product, making them more flexible for à la carte service. Pressure steamers cook faster and work better for batch cooking in cafeterias and banquet operations.
Can steamers replace a stovetop for vegetable prep?
For most vegetable prep, yes. Steamers cook faster, retain more nutrients, and free up burners for sauce and protein work. Pair them with prep equipment from our Vegetable Choppers & Slicers range for full vegetable workflow.
Do steamers need a direct water line connection?
Most commercial steamers do. Steamers with direct water connections refill automatically, while boilerless and connectionless models use a fillable reservoir for installations without nearby plumbing. Match the type to your kitchen setup.
Should steamers be gas or electric?
Match the fuel to your kitchen infrastructure. Gas steamers offer fast recovery and lower operating cost where natural gas is available. Electric steamers are easier to install in spaces without gas lines and run cleaner.










