What is the difference between a Belgian and a classic waffle maker?

A Belgian waffle maker has a deep grid that makes a thick waffle with large pockets. A classic grid is shallower and makes a thinner, crisper waffle. The batter, cook time and portion size all differ, so choose the grid for the waffle on your menu.

Why do some waffle makers rotate?

Turning the grid over right after pouring lets batter run onto the top plate as well as the bottom one, so a thick waffle bakes evenly on both faces with a consistent colour and fill. Fixed models work well for thinner batters and speciality shapes.

Cast iron or non-stick waffle plates?

Cast iron plates hold heat well and last a long time, but they need seasoning and careful cleaning to keep batter from sticking. Non-stick coated plates release waffles easily with little oil, though the coating can wear, especially if metal utensils are used on it.

How much do commercial waffle makers cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $170 to $4,299.99 CAD, with a median of $630 across 94 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of commercial waffle makers do you carry?

Norpex lists 94 commercial waffle makers. The brands with the most models listed are Waring with 52, Krampouz with 16, Nemco with 14, Waring Commercial with 6 and Omcan with 3.

Do you ship commercial waffle makers 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 Waffle Makers in Canada

Commercial waffle makers bake waffles to order for breakfast service, brunch menus, hotel buffets, dessert shops and concession stands. They are built for repeated batches through a service rather than occasional home use. The main choices are the waffle style, from deep-pocket Belgian to thinner classic grids and speciality shapes, single or double grids, rotating or fixed designs, and cast iron or non-stick plates.

About commercial waffle makers

Before you buy

Pick the plate pattern and depth that match the menu, since a Belgian grid, a classic grid and speciality shapes make different products and only some models take interchangeable plates.
Compare single and double units against your peak orders, as a double grid or a pair of singles doubles output.
Consider a rotating model for thick batters, because flipping the grid after pouring spreads batter evenly over both plates.
Decide between cast iron plates, which need seasoning, and non-stick coated plates, which release easily but need non-metal utensils.
Check the plug and voltage, and whether the unit has a timer with a ready signal and a drip tray for batter overflow.

Common questions

What is the difference between a Belgian and a classic waffle maker?: A Belgian waffle maker has a deep grid that makes a thick waffle with large pockets. A classic grid is shallower and makes a thinner, crisper waffle. The batter, cook time and portion size all differ, so choose the grid for the waffle on your menu.
Why do some waffle makers rotate?: Turning the grid over right after pouring lets batter run onto the top plate as well as the bottom one, so a thick waffle bakes evenly on both faces with a consistent colour and fill. Fixed models work well for thinner batters and speciality shapes.
Cast iron or non-stick waffle plates?: Cast iron plates hold heat well and last a long time, but they need seasoning and careful cleaning to keep batter from sticking. Non-stick coated plates release waffles easily with little oil, though the coating can wear, especially if metal utensils are used on it.
How much do commercial waffle makers cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $170 to $4,299.99 CAD, with a median of $630 across 94 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of commercial waffle makers do you carry?: Norpex lists 94 commercial waffle makers. The brands with the most models listed are Waring with 52, Krampouz with 16, Nemco with 14, Waring Commercial with 6 and Omcan with 3.
Do you ship commercial waffle makers 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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