Paragon Food Equipment's Buying Guide to Commercial Cooking Equipment

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Core Equipment

High Volume Cooking Equipment

Ranges

Combi-Ovens

Fryers

Cook & Hold Ovens

Ovens

Skillets

Charbroilers and Griddles

Kettles

The workhorse of any kitchen, with multiple burners, griddles,

and oven configurations. The typical range consists of two parts:

the rangetop, being the top burners, and the range oven, typically

a standard oven; however, there are numerous options for both

rangetop configurations and base configurations (refrigerated bases,

different ovens, etc.). Choose based on your menu and volume. Gas-

powered ranges are today’s most common, but induction technology

is gaining speed.

In the realm of professional kitchens, commercial combi-ovens have

revolutionized the cooking process. Combining convection oven with

a steam oven, Combi-Ovens allow chefs to bake, roast, steam all in

one appliance.

Fryers have regularly been a mainstay in the commercial kitchen over

the last several decades. Generally speaking, the most profitable

dishes are made in a fryer. This method of cooking has changed

in recent years with a larger awareness of energy savings and

increasing oil costs.

Cook and hold ovens specialize in low and slow cooking to maximize

food yield. Today’s units have user-friendly touchscreen controls

allowing for a wide range of recipes that reduce labour hours.

Further, the precise temperature controls minimize the risk of

foodborne illnesses.

Few commercial kitchen exists without an oven. Over the last two

decades, the innovations and addition of technology to what was

once just an oven, has created a wide range of tools, each suitable

for specific purposes. The choice of the right oven(s) for your

operation will directly correlate to quality of your food, and efficiency

of your operation.

Perfect for braising, stews, and sauces as well as high temperature

pan frying in large volumes. These offer easy pouring and

cleaning. However, new equipment on the market today extend the

functionality of basic skillets to frying, cook and holding features,

and more.

Charbroilers and Griddles are both common line equipment and, in

some cases, kitchens will require both. Charbroilers, often referred

to as Grills, deliver smoky flavours, while griddles offer versatility for

pancakes, burgers, and more.

Ideal for large batches of soups, stocks, and chilis, ensuring

consistent temperature and quality. Efficiency and labour reduction

with superior heat transfer. Large volume kitchens utilize kettles for

efficiency and labour reduction.

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