Commercial gas fryers for catering

How to choose a professional gas fryer

The right gas fryer comes down to four points: the format your cooking line can take, the number of tanks, the oil capacity your workload needs and the gas supply at your premises. The following sections go through each one with the data for the models in this category.

Countertop, freestanding and cabinet gas fryers

• Countertop gas fryer. It sits on a table or worktop and is 630 mm deep. It is available with one 12-litre tank and in two tanks of 12 + 12 litres, both for butane or propane.
• Freestanding gas fryer. A 900 mm deep module to line up with other 900 line equipment, with one 24-litre tank or two tanks of 24 + 24 litres. The fryer comes set up for butane and propane and includes natural gas injectors.
• Gas fryer with cabinet. A stand-alone unit with integrated cabinet, 1,100 to 1,180 mm high, with 14, 17.5 and 18 litre tanks in single- or two-tank versions. It is the format with the most options in the catalogue.
• High-performance gas fryer. 900 mm high units with touch control and automatic cooking management, in 15 litres per tank (700 depth) and 20 litres per tank (900 depth), with one or two tanks, and in one 25-litre tank with turbo. They run on natural gas (G20) and need a 220 V electrical supply.

Single- or two-tank gas fryer

The single-tank gas fryer works with one oil bath. The two-tank gas fryer lets you fry two products at once that should not share oil, such as fish and chips, without one tainting the other. There are two-tank versions in countertop, freestanding and cabinet models: countertop 12 + 12 litres, freestanding 24 + 24 litres and cabinet 14 + 14 litres, of 17.5 + 17.5 litres or of 18 + 18 litres.

Capacity and power of a commercial gas fryer

Capacity ranges from 12 to 25 litres per tank: 12 litres in countertop models, 14, 17.5 and 18 litres with cabinet, 24 litres freestanding and 15, 20 and 25 litres in high performance. In two-tank models the capacity is stated per tank: the 24 + 24 litre freestanding fryer has two 24-litre tanks. Power ranges from 3.8 kW to 25 kW per tank depending on the model. Power varies by model and should be considered together with the tank capacity and the technical features on each product page. The choice depends on the space available, the format, whether one or two tanks are needed, the workload and the installation at the premises, and each model's product page shows its capacity, power and the gas it runs on.

Safety and temperature control

Freestanding and cabinet gas fryers have a control thermostat and a safety thermostat; on freestanding models, control ranges from 90 to 185 °C. Countertop fryers have a safety valve with pilot flame and thermocouple, which cuts the gas if the flame goes out, as well as thermostatic control. High-performance fryers have touch control with automatic management of cooking parameters.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Drain tap. Countertop and freestanding gas fryers, and the four cabinet models that state it in their name, have a drain tap. The high-performance models have a drain outlet in the tank and a mobile oil container with filter.
• Collection container with filter. Cabinet fryers with a drain tap have a container and filter to remove the oil without decanting.
• Cold zone. The 14 and 17.5 litre cabinet fryers without a stated tap have a cold zone at the bottom of the tank: frying debris falls into a cooler area and does not burn, which extends the life of the oil.
• Daily routine. Filter the oil at the end of service, drain the tank once the oil has cooled and clean the tank and baskets cold.

Gas or electric fryer

In a gas fryer the main heating is done by gas burners. Some models also need an electrical supply for the controls or other components: the high-performance models work at 220 V, according to their technical data. The gas fryer needs a gas supply and a hood with enough extraction. If your premises have no gas installation or you are looking for a capacity below 12 litres, the alternative is commercial electric fryers. In commercial fryers for catering you can compare both ranges.

Model comparison

Before buying, check

• The gas at your premises. Butane, propane or natural gas change the unit's configuration. Tell us which one you have before ordering the fryer.
• The hood and extraction. Every gas fryer needs a hood with enough extraction above it.
• The space. Measure the width and depth of the space and check that it matches the fryer's dimensions; for freestanding models, that it lines up with the depth of the rest of the line.
• The height for draining. If the fryer has a tap, there must be free space underneath for the collection container.
• The connection. The connection to the gas installation is made by a qualified gas installer.

Alongside the gas fryer, a food truck or takeaway usually needs a griddle, barbecue or kebab machine and refrigeration to keep the food. It is all brought together on a single page. See takeaway equipment →

Frequently asked questions about professional gas fryers

How do I choose a gas fryer for catering?

It depends on the space available, the format (countertop, freestanding, cabinet or high performance), the capacity of each tank, whether one or two tanks are needed, the workload and the gas installation at the premises. Each model's product page is the reference for capacity, power and gas type.

What gas do the gas fryers run on?

The gas depends on the model. Countertop fryers run on butane or propane; for natural gas, ask us before ordering. Freestanding models come set up for butane and propane and include natural gas injectors. For cabinet fryers, tell us the gas at your premises and we will confirm the configuration. High-performance models run on natural gas (G20).

Does a gas fryer need a hood?

Yes. Every gas fryer needs a hood with enough extraction above the unit.

What is the advantage of a two-tank gas fryer?

The two-tank gas fryer lets you fry two products at once that should not share oil and spread the work across both tanks at the busiest times.

Do the gas fryers have a drain tap?

Countertop and freestanding gas fryers, and the cabinet fryers that state it in their name, have a drain tap. The high-performance models have a drain outlet in the tank and a mobile oil container with filter. For the rest, ask us and we will confirm before you buy.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping takes 3 to 5 days throughout Spain.

Advice and purchase

If you are unsure about the capacity, the format or whether your hood can handle the unit's power, ask us on the 622 872 311 and we will advise you before you buy. You will find the rest of our professional kitchen equipment in Cooking and heating.