What is the difference between a bar blender and a food blender?

A bar blender is built for short, repeated cycles of ice and liquid, often with programmed drink settings and a container sized for one or a few servings. A food blender typically has a larger container and is set up for thicker purées, soups and sauces over longer run times. Some high-performance models are sold for both uses.

Can a commercial blender be used for hot soup?

Many can, but check the manufacturer's instructions first. Hot liquids build steam pressure in a sealed container, so manufacturers that allow hot blending typically call for a partial fill, a lid that lets steam escape and starting at low speed. Immersion blenders are the other common choice for puréeing soup directly in the pot.

How loud are commercial blenders?

At full speed, loud enough to interrupt conversation at a counter, which is why sound enclosures exist. An enclosure surrounds the container with a clear shield and reduces the noise customers hear. Where the blender runs in the kitchen, noise matters less than cycle time and durability.

How much do commercial blenders cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $60 to $6,687.31 CAD, with a median of $1,103.74 across 96 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of commercial blenders do you carry?

Norpex lists 96 commercial blenders. The brands with the most models listed are Vitamix with 55, Omcan with 16, Vitamix Commercial with 10, Waring Commercial with 7 and Waring with 5.

Do you ship commercial blenders 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 Blenders in Canada

Commercial blenders purée, emulsify and crush ice for smoothies, frozen drinks, cocktails, soups, sauces and dressings. Bar blenders are built for fast drink cycles and ice, food blenders for thicker purées and larger batches, and front-counter models are often fitted with sound enclosures so blending does not drown out ordering. Juice bars, coffee shops, bars and restaurant kitchens each weigh motor power, container size and programmed cycles differently.

About commercial blenders

Before you buy

Match the container size to your serving size and batch, since a container far too large for a single drink blends poorly when the blades are not well covered.
Decide between programmed cycles and manual speed control, because preset buttons give the same smoothie every time on a busy counter while variable speed suits kitchen work.
Consider a sound enclosure if the blender sits at a front counter or bar where customers are ordering.
Check that spare containers and blade assemblies are easy to get, since busy counters rotate several containers and replace worn ones.
Read the manufacturer's rating for hot liquids and the lid design before blending soups, since steam pressure can push a lid off a sealed container.

Common questions

What is the difference between a bar blender and a food blender?: A bar blender is built for short, repeated cycles of ice and liquid, often with programmed drink settings and a container sized for one or a few servings. A food blender typically has a larger container and is set up for thicker purées, soups and sauces over longer run times. Some high-performance models are sold for both uses.
Can a commercial blender be used for hot soup?: Many can, but check the manufacturer's instructions first. Hot liquids build steam pressure in a sealed container, so manufacturers that allow hot blending typically call for a partial fill, a lid that lets steam escape and starting at low speed. Immersion blenders are the other common choice for puréeing soup directly in the pot.
How loud are commercial blenders?: At full speed, loud enough to interrupt conversation at a counter, which is why sound enclosures exist. An enclosure surrounds the container with a clear shield and reduces the noise customers hear. Where the blender runs in the kitchen, noise matters less than cycle time and durability.
How much do commercial blenders cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $60 to $6,687.31 CAD, with a median of $1,103.74 across 96 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of commercial blenders do you carry?: Norpex lists 96 commercial blenders. The brands with the most models listed are Vitamix with 55, Omcan with 16, Vitamix Commercial with 10, Waring Commercial with 7 and Waring with 5.
Do you ship commercial blenders 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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