Frying surface in professional kitchen

The frying surface is a unique thermal equipment that combines compact dimensions and a high level of performance. By its functional it is similar to a conventional frying pan - you are laying out products on it that need to be fried without using additional utensils. More details about this type of technology we will discuss in this article.

general information

Frying surfaces are otherwise referred to as contact treatment devices, and today it is impossible to imagine any professional kitchen without them.

Optimizing the working process in the kitchen is no less important part of a successful enterprise than the hands of a talented chef. It is extremely difficult to work in the kitchen in conditions of high load, if there is no opportunity to cook comfortably. First and foremost, this concerns heat equipment - yes, you can use the classic method and dispense slabs with frying pans, but practice shows that this is an irrational use of space.

The frying surface is an open frying pan. No need to use dishes, just grease the surface and work.

This equipment is distinguished by:

• Type of connection - there are models operating from 220, 380 V and gas.
• Execution - floor or table. The floor is good because it does not require an additional neutral surface for installation, desktops are mobile, they are easy to carry and mount.
• The number of heating zones is 1 or 2. It is recommended to take this equipment for fast food with 2 heating zones, as you will get a universal technique - on the one hand, roast steaks with the use of high temperature, on the other - leave them to "go" at a more gentle mode.
• The material from which the working surface is made. There are glass ceramics, steel and cast iron. The first material is beautiful and modern, but very whimsical in the work - if it receives drops of cold liquid, it will surely be spoiled. Steel is budgetary and wear-resistant, but food is often stuck to it during roasting. The ideal option is cast iron. Durable, reliable and easy to use.
• The relief of the working surface. Distinguish smooth, corrugated and combined. The first is easier to wash, the second give a spectacular pattern a la "grill", well, and others are universal.

What to look for when buying

If you are planning to purchase this equipment for fast food, then be sure to pay attention to:

• Build quality. Due to the fact that you will not use additional utensils, all fats and juices from the products will fall directly into the frying surface. Most of the models are equipped with stores for collecting by-products of cooking - this is the only area where this should be observed. A badly collected frying pan faces problems in the kitchen.

• Information about the manufacturer. The purchase of heat equipment should be approached with caution and do not clutch at the offers that promise an openly low price.
• Height of the sides. They should not protrude by 3-4 mm - the higher, the better. This decision is due to the fact that when roasting some products, a lot of juice is allocated.
• The ratio of its size to your kitchen. Especially it concerns the ventilation system. Make sure beforehand that the hood completely covers the heating zone, otherwise the situation in the kitchen will become unbearable due to the constantly burning products in the air.

Frying surface. China

Well, as usual, ahead of the whole of the technology from China. It is really popular all over the world, as it performs the prescribed functionality and has a low price. Particularly strong and durable it can not be called, but the ratio of price and quality is impeccable. Among the techniques of Chinese manufacturers you will find frying pans only with a steel working surface, since it is the most budgetary. Performance is mostly desktop.

The frying surfaces produced in China are chosen by small cafes and snack bars with medium patency. We recommend to pay attention to brands:

• Starfood;
• Airhot;
• Viatto;
• JEJU;
• Gastrotop.

The average price for Chinese equipment, depending on the number of heating zones and the topography of the working surface, varies from 4000 to 12,000 rubles.

Frying surfaces produced in Russia

The Russian frying surface (table or floor) is an excellent choice for those who face a large influx of visitors every day. Depending on the model's performance, the connection can be 220 or 380 V. The GrillMaster plant located in the city of Smolensk can also produce gas equipment - it is important for those establishments where the electric firing surface can not work due to the same power outages .

Domestic manufacturers specializing in the production of professional equipment for catering facilities have advanced further than their Chinese counterparts.

Our factories do not save on raw materials, so they offer their customers equipment with cast iron working surfaces. Yes, the technology is not devoid of shortcomings, which can be detected after 2-3 years of work, but everything is solved. It is worth paying attention to the products of the companies:

• "Atesi";
• "GrillMaster" (was mentioned earlier);
• Abat;
• "Sicom".

Frying surfaces from Europe

European professional equipment is today considered to be the best and most reliable. Such a reputation was not easy to acquire - at the core lay many years of development, trial and error, investment in design bureaus. Thanks to this, the Technique from Italy, France, Germany differs in a truly impeccable quality. In order for it to work for decades, a fairly regular accompanying service. The leading brands are:

• RollerGrill, France;
• Kovinastroj, Slovenia;
• Fimar, Italy;
• Bartscher, Germany;
• Sirman, Italy:
• Tecnoinix, Italy;
• Hackman, Finland.

The result

An open frying pan in a professional kitchen is not a whim, but an industrial necessity. It will provide you with all kinds of roasting, taking up a minimum of working space.

The frying surface is a grill with a minimum of smoke for cooking without fat, a frying pan for burgers, pancakes and much more.

The current market offers countless different models for every taste and budget, it remains only to choose.