Crepe Machines

Find the commercial crepe maker to help you increase production

Crepe making machines are widely popular in breakfast and pastry shops. They enable you to make perfect, uniform crepes quickly. A commercial crepe griddle can save you time and money and you can get one available in two main types -- either a gas crepe machine or an electric crepe machine -- to meet the needs of your restaurant, bakery or kitchen.

Crepe making machines are available with a single burner or two burners and have utensil drawers and batter spreaders. They range in price depending on the style, size, finish and brand.

1. Decide on the crepes machine heat source that works for your location.

2. Identify the commercial crepe maker features important to your business.

3. Comparison shop and buy your commercial crepe machine from a reliable source.

 

Decide on the crepes machine heat source

Crepe machines are offered in both gas and electric, both of which are represented in commercial and professional kitchens. They are offered in a range of temperature capacities, from 450-530 degrees for electrics. Gas crepe making griddles are an option offering an average of 24,000 BTUs. Gas is usually the heat source preferred by most chefs and foodies alike in most kitchen appliances.
Try: The Eurodib Double Gas Crepe Griddle is a great portable crepe griddle. Each burner has its own thermostat and comes with a one-year warranty. Krampouz offers a variety of electric crepe machines, ranging in a temperature range from 120-575 degrees. They offer a double crepe maker as well.

Identify the commercial crepe maker features important to your business

Most crepe machines, gas or electric, are similar. They all have temperature gauges and the same basic set up. One major difference is between a single or double crepe maker, in which the two burners often function independently of each other. Also look for the accessories that come with the crepe machine such as a dough spreader, spatula, and plate coating. Another thing to consider is whether you are interested in mass production.
Try: Pasta Biz sells an industrial size crepe maker. This machine can churn out 320 pieces an hour, in a variety of crepes or thin pancakes. You simply attach the batter and start it up. Sodir makes kits that can be purchased for the crepe machine you choose. It is based on the Sodir or Equipex model number and includes stainless steel casings, wooden spreaders, spatula and two plastic dispensers for condiments.

Comparison shop and buy your commercial crepe machine

Comparison shop with online shopping networks and by calling different crepe machine suppliers. This is easiest done with you have selected a specific model of crepe machine. Check with local restaurant supply companies to find out which crepe machines they have in stock or can order. If you have a food based business, you may qualify for a discount, just ask.
Try: Shopping.com gives side-by-side comparisons and shows the price with tax and shipping included if you input your zip code. They have all the major crepe machine brands from which to choose. Zesco is a restaurant and food service supply company that specializes in working with professionals in the food service industry. They have been in business 35 years and ship anywhere in the world.

 

• Consider the future crepe needs of your company and consider investing in an extra crepe maker machine, if the price is right.

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