Charbroiler is one of the restaurant equipment that is used to cook variety of meats and seafoods such as juicy burgers, steaks and a fabulous chicken breasts. Commercial Charbroilers, Restaurant Charbroilers and Char Grills offer a home-cooked taste, and professional appearance with both the speed and convenience that is needed in a restaurant. Charbroilers can be divided into Electric Charbroiler and Gas Charbroiler.
Types of Charbroilers:
Countertop Charbroiler Countertop Charbroilers are the most common charbroilers that are being used in every restaurant and commercial kitchen. As it name implies they are built to sit on the equipment stand or chef base refrigerator in a restaurant. The electric models are not very common and you can choose between Radiant Charbroilers and Lava Rock Charbroilers. Outdoor Charbroiler Outdoor Charbroilers or Outdoor Chargrills are the heavy duty version of home BBQ machines. They normally use in catering events, hotels and gulf courses. They are normally free standing and come with stand, side burners for other prep and lids.
Charbroiler Sizes:
Charbroiler capacity and sizes can be varied. The grid on a 15” x 22” Charbroiler can cook up to 24 burgers per load or 340 per hour. A 16” x 20” grid will produce about 380 per hour and a 20” x 32” model can double that output. The grates on gas-powered units generally measure from 24” to 72”. Gas charbroilers tend to be 6” to 12” taller than electric models. Burners are positioned one for every 6” to 12” of grate area.
Lava Rock Charbroiler:
Lava Rock Charbroilers Lava Rock Charbroilers use a bed of Lava Rock positioned above the burners to catch the heat and radiate it towards the meat above. Because the rock is porous, it catches and holds drippings, which enhances the delicious smells by creating more flavorful smoke. This level of flame and smoke looks great in display cooking applications, and most chefs prefer this style and believe it adds more flavor to the food. These models require more maintenance and cleaning compared to a radiant charbroiler.
Cleaning and Care:
Like many other restaurant equipment require routine cleaning and maintenance. This will help in long lasting and result in better cooking performance. When using the charbroiler for the first time is important to let it on before cooking on it since they all have some sort of protective coating on the grates that you'll need to burn off. Every day after finishing to work with you charbroiler, you need to first empty the grease tray and using the Wire Brush to remove stuck-on grease and carbon buildup.
Common Commercial Charbroiler
1-EFI
- Durable stainless steel structure.
- Corrosion-resistant and easy to clean.
- Extended top side walls to hold grates in place.
- Highly efficient stainless steel burner, for maximum heat transfer.
- Full width removable crum pan.
- Manually controlled valves for each burner.
- Standing pilots for instant ignition.
- Cast iron grill to maintain the thermal inertia.
- Lava rock for even heat distribution.
- Sectioned grates for east removal and cleaning.
- Independent manual controls to save the energy.
- Adjustable multi-level top grates.
- Adjustable stainless steel legs included.
- Stainless steel body for easy cleaning.
- Available in natural gas + propane.
2-Star
- Uses radiant heat from the elements and conduction heat through the grates to evenly distribute heat.
- 4 incoloy-sheathed heating elements provide high-speed charbroiling to suit high-volume operation.
- 2 infinite controls each control a 12-in. section of the cook surface for precise temperature control.
- Cast iron grates are heavy duty and removable for cleanup.
- 23⁄4-in. tapered splash guard contains messes to the broiling surface.
- Bull-nose front stays cool to the touch to keep the operator safe from heat.
- Metal knobs withstand frequent use.
- Stainless steel water pan has a 6-qt. capacity.
- Stainless steel top and front resist corrosion, dents, and scratches.
- Swing-up design enables the heating element to be locked in a vertical position for cleaning.
- 4-in. legs are adjustable for different applications.
3-Vollrath
- High-Output, individually-controlled 20,000 BTU burners are placed every 6” (15.2 cm) for full coverage and precision.
- Unit is natural-gas-ready; propane conversion kit is included.
- Added depth and heat-retaining cast-iron radiants provide potential for increased volume while maintaining consistent results and faster recovery.
- Stainless steel construction makes cleaning easier.
- Metal knobs are GUARANTEED FOR LIFE.
- Smaller-width grease trays are easier to handle.
- Zero side clearance from non-combustibles saves space.
- Bull-nose design protects from burns.
- Heavy-duty 2mm thick back and side walls contain splash and keep food on the unit.
- Adjustable flame settings create consistent, even heating.
- Superior stainless steel burners heat quickly and evenly.
- Radiant Kit is included; Lava Rock Kit is available separately.
- Heavy-duty gas valves ensure long life.
- Heavy-duty legs make leveling simple.
- Vollrath components improve durability and cleanability.
- Standard ¾” NPT gas inlet allows convenient installation.
