Commercial Griddles

How to choose a commercial stove top griddle for your business
By Suzanne Levine Restaurants often use commercial griddles as invaluable pieces of equipment. Through the use of griddles, commercial kitchens can create many different dishes suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Culinary avenues can be opened by the addition of this single piece of cooking equipment.

Consideration the space that is available in the cooking area, as well as to the cost and the style of the griddle when purchasing industrial griddles. Power sources for commercial griddles vary as well, so care must be taken to ensure that it's compatible with the present equipment. Keep the following in mind when making a griddle selection:

1. Griddles come in two types, electric and gas;

2. Restaurant griddles are constructed of either cast iron or a plate made of polished steel;

3. Industrial griddles range in size from 1 sq ft to 10 sq feet; and

4. Well made kitchen griddles will maintain a surface temperature of 400 degrees.

Select from gas or electric griddles for sale

Choosing to purchase a commercial electric griddle or a commercial gas griddle depends on the power source. Both work equally well, although gas is generally cheaper fuel-wise and heats up faster.
Try:  Work with BigTray to access a large selection of both gas and industrial electric griddles. They offer a choice of either heavy duty electric or light duty electric. Gas powered griddles are also available in heavy duty Gas or light duty gas. After looking over the wide selection, if you are still unsure BigTray has created a Buyer's Guide that addresses common concerns.

Select commercial stove top griddles with a polished steel plate or a cast iron surface

Polished steel heats more evenly while cast iron is best known for its crisping ability. Generally a commercial stove top griddle will be made from cast iron and have a smooth surface on one side and a ridged surface on the other.
Try:  If the commercial griddles are too big, then look at what AbleKitchen.com has to offer. This website carries commercial stove top griddles and electric griddles made from cast iron or polished steel plate surfaces.

Compare kitchen griddles and restaurant griddles

The main thing that differentiates kitchen griddles from restaurant griddles is the size of the griddle. Griddles can range from 1 sq ft to up to 10 sq ft. Kitchen griddles tend to be smaller with the portability that allows for versatility in the kitchen. Restaurant griddles must accommodate not only more food, but a wider variety, so a larger surface area is a better choice.
Try:  Examine the products offered by Chefs Catalog Online for kitchen griddles. Many have an added feature of the reverse side being a grill which provides a greater amount of versatility.

• Commercial griddle manufacturers often offer free or reduced shipping. This can substantially lower the total cost of the purchase
• Keep in mind that griddles require a process called "seasoning". Seasoning is a process where the griddle is heated to 375 and then turned off. A generous amount of oil is then applied to the surface and it's allowed to sink into the "pores" of the griddle as it cools. The surface should be slick. Any food will be simply scraped off instead of washing the surface in soap and water. Should the surface ever be washed, then it will have to be reseasoned.