How is a convection oven different from a conventional oven?

A convection oven has a fan that keeps hot air moving over the food instead of relying on still heat. That strips away the layer of cooler air around each item, so food cooks more evenly and usually faster, and several racks can be loaded at once. Most recipes need a lower set temperature or a shorter time than in a conventional oven.

Should I buy a half-size or full-size convection oven?

A half-size oven fits on a counter or stand and suits cafes, bars and kitchens that bake in small batches. A full-size floor model holds full sheet pans, has more rack positions and can usually be stacked with a second oven to double capacity in the same footprint.

Does an electric convection oven need a hood?

It depends on your local fire and building codes and on what you cook. Gas ovens are normally installed under a hood because they produce combustion products, and an electric oven used for food that gives off grease-laden vapour may need one too. Ask your local building or fire authority and read the manufacturer's installation manual before you plan the line.

How much do commercial convection ovens cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $815.45 to $35,369.99 CAD, with a median of $7,000 across 193 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

What types of commercial convection ovens do you carry?

Norpex lists these types of commercial convection ovens, with the number of models of each: convection (143), deck (42) and undercounter (4).

What power options do commercial convection ovens come in?

Norpex lists commercial convection ovens by power source, with the number of models of each: electric (114), gas (22), natural gas (9) and propane (6). Confirm the gas type, or the voltage and phase, available at the installation site before ordering.

Which brands of commercial convection ovens do you carry?

Norpex lists 193 commercial convection ovens. The brands with the most models listed are American Range with 38, Turbofan with 33, Royal with 24, Unox with 20 and Cres Cor with 14.

Do you ship commercial convection ovens 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 Convection Ovens in Canada

A convection oven uses a fan to move hot air around the cavity, so food browns evenly and several racks can bake at once. It is the everyday oven for roasting, baking, reheating and finishing in restaurants, bakeries, cafes and institutional kitchens. Models run from half-size countertop units, most of them electric, to full-size gas and electric floor models, many of which can be stacked two high.

About commercial convection ovens

Before you buy

Confirm the oven takes the pans you actually use: full-size models are built around full sheet pans, half-size models around half sheet pans.
Check the voltage and phase at the panel before choosing an electric model, since Canadian commercial buildings may be wired for 208, 240 or 600 volt service.
For a gas model, confirm natural gas or propane before ordering and leave room for the gas connection and the clearances in the installation manual.
Compare the number of rack positions and the spacing between them against the height of the pans and roasts you load.
If you plan to stack two ovens, check the stacking kit, the combined height under the hood and whether staff can reach the upper racks safely.

Common questions

How is a convection oven different from a conventional oven?: A convection oven has a fan that keeps hot air moving over the food instead of relying on still heat. That strips away the layer of cooler air around each item, so food cooks more evenly and usually faster, and several racks can be loaded at once. Most recipes need a lower set temperature or a shorter time than in a conventional oven.
Should I buy a half-size or full-size convection oven?: A half-size oven fits on a counter or stand and suits cafes, bars and kitchens that bake in small batches. A full-size floor model holds full sheet pans, has more rack positions and can usually be stacked with a second oven to double capacity in the same footprint.
Does an electric convection oven need a hood?: It depends on your local fire and building codes and on what you cook. Gas ovens are normally installed under a hood because they produce combustion products, and an electric oven used for food that gives off grease-laden vapour may need one too. Ask your local building or fire authority and read the manufacturer's installation manual before you plan the line.
How much do commercial convection ovens cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $815.45 to $35,369.99 CAD, with a median of $7,000 across 193 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
What types of commercial convection ovens do you carry?: Norpex lists these types of commercial convection ovens, with the number of models of each: convection (143), deck (42) and undercounter (4).
What power options do commercial convection ovens come in?: Norpex lists commercial convection ovens by power source, with the number of models of each: electric (114), gas (22), natural gas (9) and propane (6). Confirm the gas type, or the voltage and phase, available at the installation site before ordering.
Which brands of commercial convection ovens do you carry?: Norpex lists 193 commercial convection ovens. The brands with the most models listed are American Range with 38, Turbofan with 33, Royal with 24, Unox with 20 and Cres Cor with 14.
Do you ship commercial convection ovens 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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Comparison

Royal – Delux 32.5″ Stainless Steel Counter Top Gas Convection Oven – RDCO-32

American Range MSD-1-LP Single Standard Depth Full Size Propane Gas Convection Oven

Turbofan – 29″ Full Size Sheet Pan Digital Electric Convection Oven 220-240V – E32D5

Cres Cor – Full Height Roast-N-Hold Convection Oven with Standard Controls, 208V, 1 Phase, 4700W – CO151HUA6DESTK (Pre-Order Now, ETA 4-6 Weeks)

American Range MSD-2 40″ Double Deck Gas Majestic Convection Oven

Turbofan – 24″ Half Size Sheet Pan Touch Screen Electric Convection Oven 220-240V – E33T5

Nemco – 120V Half-Size Countertop Convection Oven with 3 Pans – 6220-17 (ETA 4-6 Weeks)

Unox – 27.5″ Stainless Steel Arianna LineMiss Convection Oven – XAFT133

Royal RECO-1 Single Standard Depth Full Size Electric Convection Oven – 3Ph, 208V

Ikon IGCO-2 38″ Double Deck Gas Convection Oven – 108,000 BTU

American Range – 40″ Majestic Single-Deck Gas Convection Oven with Manual Controls, 54,000 BTU – MSD-HE

Royal RECO-1 Single Standard Depth Full Size Electric Convection Oven – 1Ph, 240V

40″ Convection Oven Double Deck Full Size 120,000 BTU – Natural Gas

Turbofan – 36″ Full Size Sheet Pan Digital Electric Convection Oven 208V/3Ph – E35D6-26

Unox – XAFR-04HS-ETDV ARIANNA Bakerlux Half-Size Convection Oven – NXSXAFR04HSETDV

Unox – XAFR-04FS-ELDV ROSELLA Bakerlux Convection Oven w/ Top to Bottom Opening & SHOP.Pro LED – NXSXAFR04FSELDV

Turbofan – 32″ Full Size Sheet Pan Manual Electric Convection Ovens Double Stacked 220-240V w/ Stand – E28M4/2C

Royal – 24 KW Double Deck Electric Convection Oven With Bakery Depth – RECOD-2

Cres Cor – Half Height Roast-N-Hold Convection Oven with Standard Controls, Universal Angles, and AquaTemp System, 240V, 3 Phase, 4700W – CO151HWUA6DE (Pre-Order Now, ETA 4-6 Weeks)

Turbofan – 32″ Full Size Sheet Pan Manual Electric Convection Oven 220-240V – E28M4

Turbofan – 36″ Full Size Sheet Pan Digital Electric Convection Oven w/ Stand 220-240V/1Ph- E35D6-26.SK35

HOTZONE – 40″ Single Deck Gas Convection Oven (5-Tray)

Unox – LineMiss Convection Oven – Elena

Global Solutions – Half Size Convection Oven 208/240V – GS1742