Roller grill or hot dog steamer?

A roller grill gives hot dogs a browned, grilled finish and shows them turning in plain sight, which helps impulse sales at convenience and concession counters. A steamer heats dogs and buns with moist heat for a soft, ballpark-style result and holds them in enclosed compartments. Choose by the style of hot dog you sell and how much counter space you have.

Why do many roller grills have two heat zones?

Separate front and rear zones let you cook on one set of rollers at a higher setting and hold finished product on the other at a lower one. That keeps cooked dogs from drying out while fresh ones come up to temperature, and staff can see which side is ready to sell.

Can a roller grill cook other products?

Many roller grills also heat taquitos, egg rolls and similar cylindrical snacks, as long as the product is made for roller cooking and fits between the rollers. Check the grill manufacturer's guidance before mixing products, since different items may need different settings.

How much does commercial hot dog equipment cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $270 to $5,889.99 CAD, with a median of $3,034.99 across 109 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of commercial hot dog equipment do you carry?

Norpex lists 109 commercial hot dog equipment products. The brands with the most models listed are Nemco with 77, Antunes with 17, Omcan with 10 and Eurodib with 4.

Do you ship commercial hot dog equipment 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 Hot Dog Equipment in Canada

Hot dog equipment cooks, holds and displays hot dogs and sausages for convenience stores, concession stands, arenas, cinemas and quick-service counters. The main types are roller grills, which turn sausages over heated rollers in view of customers, and steamers, which heat dogs and buns in separate compartments. Bun warmers, drawers and sneeze guards complete a station, and roller grill accessories have their own section.

About commercial hot dog equipment

Before you buy

Size a roller grill by the number of hot dogs it holds at once, and check the length and diameter of sausage it is rated for.
Check whether a bun drawer or bun warmer is built in or has to be bought separately.
For a steamer, check the water reservoir size and whether it fills by hand or connects to a water line.
Plan a sneeze guard for any grill customers can reach, and ask your public health unit what it requires at a self-serve hot dog station.

Common questions

Roller grill or hot dog steamer?: A roller grill gives hot dogs a browned, grilled finish and shows them turning in plain sight, which helps impulse sales at convenience and concession counters. A steamer heats dogs and buns with moist heat for a soft, ballpark-style result and holds them in enclosed compartments. Choose by the style of hot dog you sell and how much counter space you have.
Why do many roller grills have two heat zones?: Separate front and rear zones let you cook on one set of rollers at a higher setting and hold finished product on the other at a lower one. That keeps cooked dogs from drying out while fresh ones come up to temperature, and staff can see which side is ready to sell.
Can a roller grill cook other products?: Many roller grills also heat taquitos, egg rolls and similar cylindrical snacks, as long as the product is made for roller cooking and fits between the rollers. Check the grill manufacturer's guidance before mixing products, since different items may need different settings.
How much does commercial hot dog equipment cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $270 to $5,889.99 CAD, with a median of $3,034.99 across 109 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of commercial hot dog equipment do you carry?: Norpex lists 109 commercial hot dog equipment products. The brands with the most models listed are Nemco with 77, Antunes with 17, Omcan with 10 and Eurodib with 4.
Do you ship commercial hot dog equipment 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.

Guides

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Nemco – 50 Hot Dog Roller Grill w/ Nonstick Coating & Digital Readout – 8050SX-RC

Nemco – 220V Hot Dog Roller Grill with 27 Hot Dog Capacity – 8027-220

Nemco – 120V Slanted Hot Dog Roller Grill with GripsIt Non-Stick Coating with 27 Hot Dog Capacity – 8033SX-SLT

Nemco – 45 Hot Dog Wide Slanted Roller Grill – 8045W-SLT

Nemco – 36 Hot Dog Roller Grill 220V – 8036-220

Nemco – 120V Slanted Hot Dog Roller Grill with 36 Hot Dog Capacity – 8036-SLT

Nemco – 120V Hot Dog Roller Grill with GripsIt Non-Stick Coating and 75 Hot Dog Capacity – 8075SX

Nemco – 120V Hot Dog Roller Grill with GripsIt Non-Stick Coating with 36 Hot Dog Capacity – 8036SX

Nemco – 120V Hot Dog Roller Grill with Digital Temperature Readout and GripsIt Non-Stick Coating also 75 Hot Dog Capacity – 8075SXW-RC

Nemco 8230-SLT 11 Roller Slanted Hot Dog Roller

Nemco – 33 Hot Dog Slanted Roller Grill w/ Nonstick Coating – 8033SX-SLT

Omcan – Hotdog Steamer & Bun Warmer with Tempered Glass – FW-CN-1200

Nemco – 120V Slanted Hot Dog Roller Grill with Digital Temperature Readout and GripsIt Non-Stick Coating with 50 Hot Dog Capacity – 8050SX-SLT-RC

Nemco – 120V Hot Dog Roller Grill with 18 Hot Dog Capacity – 8018

Nemco 8010 6-Roller Hot Dog Grill – Holds 10 Hot Dogs

Antunes – RR-30 Roll Rite Roller Grill – RR-30 (ETA 4-6 Weeks)

Nemco 8250-SLT 11 Roller Slanted Hot Dog Roller

Nemco – 30 Hot Dog Digital Slanted Roller Grill w/ Nonstick Coating – 8230SX-SLT

Nemco – 220V Hot Dog Roller Grill with GripsIt Non-Stick Coating with 10 Hot Dog Capacity – 8010SX-220

Antunes – WD-21AP 120V 50 Bun Capacity Humidified Hot Dog Bun Warmer with Water Pan – 9400110 (ETA 4-6 Weeks)

Eurodib – 220V 4 Spikes Hot Dog Steamer and Bun Warmer – HOTDOG220V

Nemco – 120V Hot Dog Roller Grill with GripsIt Non-Stick Coating with 18 Hot Dog Capacity – 8018SX

18 Hot Dog Roller Grill with 7 Rollers – 120 V, 910 W

Nemco – 120V Hot Dog Roller Grill with 75 Hot Dog Capacity – 8075