Char Grills

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Commercial char grills are professional-grade cooking appliances used in commercial kitchens and foodservice establishments. They are designed to handle high-volume grilling and are built for durability and performance. Commercial char grills typically use gas or electric heating elements to generate intense heat and provide consistent cooking results. They are used to grill a variety of foods, including meats, seafood, vegetables, and more, offering a smoky flavor and attractive grill marks. These grills are an essential tool in restaurants, hotels, catering services, and other food-related businesses, allowing chefs to efficiently prepare grilled dishes for large numbers of customers.

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Choosing a commercial char grill

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Types of char grill

  • Gas char grills, the most common type, for natural gas or LPG
  • Electric char grills, where there is no gas
  • Benchtop models, and models on a stand or cabinet, mostly 600 to 1,200 mm wide

Brands include Waldorf, Blue Seal, Goldstein, Fagor and Electrolux Professional. See also griddles, salamanders, kebab grills and oven ranges.

Char grill or griddle?

A char grill cooks on open bars over the heat, so fat drips away and food gets char lines and a smoky edge: steaks, burgers, chicken and vegetables. A griddle is a solid flat plate for eggs, pancakes, smash burgers and anything that would fall through bars.

Radiant or lava rock?

Many of ours use radiants: metal or ceramic covers over the burners that spread the heat and burn off drippings. Lava rock char grills heat a bed of rock instead, which adds smoke but needs more cleaning.

Natural gas or LPG?

Gas char grills are set up for natural gas or LPG, and the product page says which gas a model takes. Any gas appliance must be connected by a licensed gas fitter.

How much gas does a char grill use?

Gas char grills here are rated from about 24 to 176 MJ an hour, depending on width and burners. Add up every gas appliance on the line and check your gas supply can carry them all.

Does it have flame failure protection?

Most of ours list flame failure protection, which shuts off the gas if a flame goes out. It's worth having on any gas appliance in a busy kitchen.

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