Commercial Cooking Stoves

Commercial kitchen ranges can handle more volume than their domestic counterparts.

Integral to the professional kitchen, commercial cooking stoves provide industrial-grade durability, high power output and a myriad of feature and design options. Able to accommodate any volume of kitchen production, these ranges operate efficiently and adapt to meet the needs of the modern food-service operation.

Types

Although available with gas or electric burners, most food-service operations choose natural gas ranges for lower utility costs and infrequent malfunctions. Gas ranges have fewer components and operate on simpler principles than their electric counterparts, and therefore have less opportunity for breakdowns.

Size

Available with two, four, six or eight burners, heavy-duty commercial stoves usually range from 17 to 72 inches wide, have a depth of 36 inches and stand 42 inches tall.

Options

With custom configurations, commercial ranges adapt to fit most needs of the professional kitchen. Flat-top, deep fryer, and cast-iron French plate attachments contribute to their versatility, while backsplash guards, crumb trays, warming shelves and clog-free burners improve their efficiency and ease of cleaning. Most commercial ranges also come equipped with an oven located under the burners, available with the option of conventional or convection heat.

Cost

Depending on the size and options, commercial ranges can cost from $2,200 to over $6,000. However, restaurant supply companies and auction houses commonly sell used commercial ranges at a fraction of their original market value.

References

• Business: Guide to Commercial Ranges
• Business: Guide to Pricing and Costs of Commercial Ranges