Commercial Griddle Plates for Professional Kitchens
Gas and Electric Commercial Griddles for Foodservice
Electrolux Professional commercial griddle plates provide a dedicated cooking surface for professional kitchens preparing food throughout busy service periods. Available in gas and electric configurations, commercial griddles are suited to restaurants, cafes, hotels, catering operations, healthcare, education and other institutional foodservice environments.
Also commonly referred to as fry tops, griddle plates provide direct-contact cooking across a heated surface. They can be used for breakfast service, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, vegetables and other menu items where consistent surface cooking is required.
The Electrolux Professional range includes different griddle sizes and cooking surface configurations, allowing equipment to be specified according to the menu, expected production and available kitchen space. Eurotec Australia supplies the range throughout Australia through our national dealer network.
Commercial Griddles for High-Volume Cooking
A commercial griddle provides dedicated cooking capacity for foods prepared directly on a heated surface. This makes griddles particularly useful where multiple portions need to be cooked consistently throughout breakfast, lunch or continuous service.
The available cooking area can be selected according to the requirements of the operation. Larger griddle plates can provide additional capacity for high-volume production, while more compact configurations can be incorporated into kitchens where available space is more limited.
Commercial griddles can also provide additional cooking capacity alongside other appliances in a professional cookline. When specified as part of a wider cooking system, the griddle can take responsibility for specific menu applications while other equipment is used for boiling, frying, grilling or oven cooking.
Choosing a Commercial Griddle Plate
The right commercial griddle depends on the menu being prepared, expected production volumes and the configuration of the wider kitchen.
When specifying a griddle plate, considerations can include the available cooking area, gas or electrical services, cooking surface configuration and how the appliance will be positioned within the cookline. The available space and expected output should be considered together to ensure the griddle provides the required cooking capacity without unnecessarily taking up valuable kitchen space.
The intended menu should also influence surface selection. Different cooking surfaces provide different characteristics, so the appropriate configuration will depend on the foods being prepared and the cooking methods used by the kitchen.
Gas and Electric Commercial Griddles
Electrolux Professional commercial griddle plates are available in both gas and electric configurations, allowing equipment to be selected according to the services available within a project.
Gas griddles can be incorporated into cooking lines designed around gas-fired equipment, while electric griddles provide an alternative where electrical cooking equipment is preferred or specified. The appropriate configuration will depend on the kitchen infrastructure, equipment layout and project requirements.
For commercial kitchen projects, griddle selection should be considered alongside the other cooking equipment being specified so that available services, cooking capacity and the overall cookline work together.
Smooth, Ribbed and Polished Chrome Griddle Surfaces
Commercial griddle plates can be specified with different cooking surface configurations depending on the intended application.
Smooth griddle plates provide a continuous cooking surface suitable for foods such as eggs, bacon, burgers, pancakes and sandwiches. Ribbed surfaces provide a different contact pattern and may be selected where the menu calls for the cooking characteristics or appearance associated with a ribbed surface.
Polished chrome griddle plates provide another surface option for commercial kitchens. Surface selection should be based on the foods being prepared, the desired cooking process and the requirements of the individual operation.
Commercial Griddles in Kitchen Design
Commercial griddle plates are commonly incorporated into larger cooking lines alongside equipment such as cooking ranges, fryers, pasta cookers and salamanders.
Positioning these appliances as part of a coordinated cookline can help make effective use of available space while providing dedicated cooking capacity for different menu requirements. Griddle selection should also take account of access for operation, cleaning and servicing as part of the overall kitchen design.
Electrolux Professional modular cooking equipment can be specified across different cooking applications, allowing dealers, consultants and project professionals to develop equipment layouts around the requirements of each kitchen.
Electrolux Professional Commercial Griddles in Australia
Electrolux Professional commercial griddle plates are designed for professional foodservice environments and are supplied throughout Australia by Eurotec Australia through our national dealer network.
As the official Australian distributor for Electrolux Professional commercial cooking equipment, we support dealers, kitchen consultants and project professionals with equipment selection, specification resources and supply for commercial kitchen projects.
Whether a griddle is being specified for a new commercial kitchen, a refurbishment or an additional cooking line, the range provides gas and electric configurations and different cooking surface options to suit a range of project requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a commercial griddle plate?
A commercial griddle plate is a professional cooking appliance with a heated flat or profiled cooking surface used to prepare food directly on the plate. Commercial griddles are commonly used for breakfast foods, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, vegetables and other menu items requiring direct-contact cooking.
What is a fry top?
A fry top is another term commonly used for a commercial griddle or griddle plate. It provides a heated cooking surface for preparing food directly on the plate and is commonly incorporated into professional cooking lines.
Are commercial griddle plates available in gas and electric models?
Yes. Electrolux Professional commercial griddle plates are available in gas and electric configurations, allowing equipment to be selected according to the available kitchen services and project requirements.
What is the difference between a smooth and ribbed griddle plate?
A smooth griddle provides a continuous cooking surface, while a ribbed surface has raised sections that create a different contact pattern with the food. The appropriate surface depends on the menu, cooking method and desired result.
What is a polished chrome griddle plate?
A polished chrome griddle plate has a chrome-finished cooking surface designed for commercial cooking applications. It provides an alternative to conventional steel cooking surfaces and should be selected according to the requirements of the kitchen and menu.
What should I consider when choosing a commercial griddle?
Important considerations include cooking surface size, gas or electric configuration, surface type, expected production volume, available kitchen services and how the griddle will integrate with the wider cooking line.
Where are Electrolux Professional commercial griddles manufactured?
Electrolux Professional commercial griddles supplied by Eurotec Australia are manufactured in Italy and designed for professional foodservice environments.