Commercial Rice Cookers Types and Styles

Learn about commercial rice cookers types and styles for your restaurant

By Kim Hill, Owner Karsun Designs
Food service rice cookers are an integral part of any restaurant kitchen if you serve rice products. Not only are they versatile, you can save money as well by knowing the various types and styles of commercial rice steamers. By learning as much as you can about the variety offered in a restaurant rice cooker, you can be assured of purchasing the right industrial rice cooker for your business.

Regardless of what type of kitchen rice cookers you ultimately choose, it's good business sense to have knowledge of all of the types and styles. Choosing the perfect one means learning about each heavy duty commercial rice cooker and the types offered. Not only can you save on your budget, you can also buy kitchen rice cookers that fit into your business plan. Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Purchase kitchen grade rice cookers for larger kitchens.

2. Inquire about a large commercial rice cooker for even more rice per cooking session.

3. When on a small budget, consider a non-commercial grade rice cooker for restaurants.

 

Buy kitchen grade rice cookers for heavy duty cooking ability

Larger capacity commercial rice steamers allow your kitchen staff to cook more rice, allowing you to serve more customers at a faster pace. Kitchen grade rice cookers are the perfect solution when you need large amounts of rice. This style of cooker is perfect for buffets.
Try: Restaurant Source and Kitchen Supply Direct both offer commercial rice cookers at competitive pricing for a variety of needs.

Consider a large commercial rice cooker for a large kitchen or heavy workload.

Kitchen grade rice cookers allows you to cook more rice than a non-commercial rice cooker. By using induction power or by purchasing a large commercial rice cooker, your kitchen staff can cook greater portions of rice or cook at a faster pace.
Try: Ace Mart has a style of commercial rice cooker that cooks up to 110 cups of rice. Pleasant Hill Grain has an induction rice cooker that although it doesn't hold more cups than a normal sized rice cooker, it saves up to 33 minutes of cooking time, allowing you to cook more cups per session.

Think about alternatives to save on costs for food service rice cookers

If you're on a budget or just looking to save money, smaller commercial rice cookers can cost you less and allow you to delegate those funds elsewhere. If you have a small restaurant or diner, these smaller rice cookers are a perfect option.
Try: Central Restaurant Products has a smaller style of commercial rice cooker for those on a budget. Sharp Electronics has a similar rice cooker available.

 

  • Always check warranty information on any industrial rice cooker you intend to purchase.

Find Pre-Screened Vendors

Compare quotes and save: