What certifications and standards should buyers look for when purchasing electric cooking equipment?

• Buyers should seek certifications that ensure safety, performance, and energy efficiency. Key certifications include UL 197 for electrical safety and fire protection, UL Listing for safety compliance, ETL certification for U.S. and Canada standards, NSF/ANSI 4 for sanitation in food preparation, and CSA certification for compliance with Canadian safety and performance standards, especially in electric cooking appliances. These certifications ensure the product meets essential safety and operational benchmarks.

What are some benefits of convection ovens compared vs. traditional ovens?

• Convection ovens are preferred in commercial kitchens for their efficiency, quality, and consistency. They use a fan and exhaust system to circulate hot air, ensuring even heat distribution and faster cooking times. Convection ovens also reduce preheating times, maintain consistent temperatures by eliminating hot spots, and provide better browning and crisping, making them ideal for roasting meats, vegetables, and baking pastries.

What are the benefits of having a griddle in your commercial kitchen?

• Griddles offer speed and efficiency with quick, even heating for faster cooking. Their large surface allows for high-volume cooking, making them ideal for grilling, searing, and frying large portions. Available in various sizes, griddles fit easily into kitchens with limited space. Many models feature adjustable heat zones, allowing the preparation of different foods at varying temperatures on the same surface.

What type of kitchens are panini grills best suited for?

• A panini grill is a highly valuable piece of equipment in a variety of commercial kitchen settings that require high-speed, high-volume food production, especially when offering hot, pressed sandwiches, wraps, and other grilled items. With a compact design, taking up minimal counter space, panini grills are perfect for Cafés, sandwich shops, food trucks, casual dining restaurants, buffets, hotels and resort kitchens, bakeries, University and school cafeterias, corporate cafeterias, and many more can all use panini grills to create a variety of quick and flavorful menu items. Its versatility, ease of use, and ability to deliver high-quality results make it an essential tool in many commercial kitchens.