What is the difference between a manual and a thermostatic griddle?

A manual griddle's control sets the heat output, like a burner valve, so the plate cools as food goes on until the cook turns it up. A thermostatic griddle holds the plate near a set temperature and adds heat on its own as food cools it. Thermostatic control suits mixed menus and newer cooks, while manual control is simple and responsive.

How do you season a new steel griddle?

Follow the manufacturer's instructions, but most steel griddles are cleaned, coated with a thin layer of high smoke point oil and heated until the oil bakes onto the surface, repeated a few times. Seasoning helps food release and protects the steel. Chrome griddles are generally not seasoned the same way, so check the manual.

Is a griddle or a charbroiler better for burgers?

Both work. A griddle gives a full-surface sear and crust, handles smashed patties and lets you toast buns and cook onions alongside. A charbroiler gives grill marks and a smoky, char-grilled flavour but produces more smoke and flare-ups. Most burger kitchens choose by the style of burger on the menu.

How much do commercial griddles cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $340.26 to $46,307.89 CAD, with a median of $4,369.99 across 321 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

What power options do commercial griddles come in?

Norpex lists commercial griddles by power source, with the number of models of each: electric (51), gas (41), natural gas (31) and propane (12). Confirm the gas type, or the voltage and phase, available at the installation site before ordering.

Which brands of commercial griddles do you carry?

Norpex lists 321 commercial griddles. The brands with the most models listed are Royal with 128, Omcan with 54, American Range with 50, Eurodib with 26 and Ikon with 22.

Do you ship commercial griddles across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Griddles in Canada

Griddles are flat-top cooking plates for breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, vegetables and anything cooked directly on hot steel. Diners, breakfast restaurants, burger shops, food trucks and cafeterias rely on them. This category covers countertop and floor-standing griddles in gas and electric versions, with manual or thermostatic controls, polished steel or chrome plates, and widths that usually step up in 12-inch sections.

About commercial griddles

Before you buy

Choose thermostatic controls for foods that need a set temperature, such as eggs and pancakes, and manual controls if the cook adjusts heat by eye for burgers and searing.
Compare plate thickness, since a thicker plate stores more heat and loses less temperature when cold food goes on but takes longer to heat up in the morning.
Consider a chrome plate if you want less heat radiating into the kitchen and easier cleaning, keeping in mind it needs tools and cleaners that will not scratch the chrome.
Check how many independent heat zones the griddle has, often one burner and control for every 12 inches of width on gas models, so eggs and burgers can cook side by side at different temperatures.
Look at the grease trough and drawer size, since a busy burger griddle fills a small drawer quickly.

Common questions

What is the difference between a manual and a thermostatic griddle?: A manual griddle's control sets the heat output, like a burner valve, so the plate cools as food goes on until the cook turns it up. A thermostatic griddle holds the plate near a set temperature and adds heat on its own as food cools it. Thermostatic control suits mixed menus and newer cooks, while manual control is simple and responsive.
How do you season a new steel griddle?: Follow the manufacturer's instructions, but most steel griddles are cleaned, coated with a thin layer of high smoke point oil and heated until the oil bakes onto the surface, repeated a few times. Seasoning helps food release and protects the steel. Chrome griddles are generally not seasoned the same way, so check the manual.
Is a griddle or a charbroiler better for burgers?: Both work. A griddle gives a full-surface sear and crust, handles smashed patties and lets you toast buns and cook onions alongside. A charbroiler gives grill marks and a smoky, char-grilled flavour but produces more smoke and flare-ups. Most burger kitchens choose by the style of burger on the menu.
How much do commercial griddles cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $340.26 to $46,307.89 CAD, with a median of $4,369.99 across 321 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
What power options do commercial griddles come in?: Norpex lists commercial griddles by power source, with the number of models of each: electric (51), gas (41), natural gas (31) and propane (12). Confirm the gas type, or the voltage and phase, available at the installation site before ordering.
Which brands of commercial griddles do you carry?: Norpex lists 321 commercial griddles. The brands with the most models listed are Royal with 128, Omcan with 54, American Range with 50, Eurodib with 26 and Ikon with 22.
Do you ship commercial griddles across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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