Professional toasters for catering

The types of toaster and how they differ

• Quartz toaster. It works in batches: the bread is placed on the rack and the cycle is started. There are one-, two- and three-tier models, and an extra-long two-tier model. Depending on the model, they have a timer, a power selector or enclosed elements as an alternative to quartz.
• Horizontal conveyor toaster. It works continuously: the bread goes in one side, travels flat on the conveyor or chain and comes out the other side. The toasting level is set with the conveyor speed or, depending on the model, with the passage time and the power.
• Vertical conveyor toaster. It also works continuously, but the bread passes through the unit upright. Depending on the model, the pressure on the bread can be adjusted, and it comes in analogue or digital versions.
• Slot toaster. The bread goes into vertical slots. The model in this category has four 35 mm slots with self-centring bread guides.
• Multifunction toaster oven. It has armoured stainless steel elements instead of quartz. Its internal depth of 27 cm allows it to toast, grill or heat larger items than a conventional toaster. There are one- and two-compartment versions, with and without a timer.

Comparison of toaster types

Toasters in this category by type

Quartz

• TB-1, one tier · 2,000 W, four quartz elements on two levels and a 15-minute timer.
• TB-2, two tiers · 3,000 W, six elements on three levels, with a selector to work with two or all six.
• TCU-1, one tier · 1,700 W, with power selector.
• TCU-2, two tiers · 3,000 W, nine quartz elements on three levels, with timer and selector.
• Three tiers with timer, Clima Hostelería · 2,400 W, Slim Line format.
• Two tiers with 520 mm rack, Clima Hostelería · 3,600 W.
• One tier, Corequip · 2.4 kW, 383 x 230 mm zone, quartz or armoured.
• Two tiers, Corequip · 3.6 kW, two 383 x 230 mm zones, quartz or armoured.
• Extra-long two tiers, Corequip · 4.2 kW, two 530 x 230 mm zones.

Horizontal conveyor

• TC-1350 P · 18 cm opening, 1,350 W, 29 cm wide.
• TC-2000 P · 26 cm opening, 1,940 W, 37 cm wide.
• TC-2700 P · 36 cm opening, 2,700 W, 47 cm wide.
• Stainless steel conveyor, Waring · 2,700 W, 50 x 270 mm opening.
• 35 cm horizontal conveyor · 3.2 kW, quartz and infrared.

Vertical conveyor

• Vertical conveyor for buffet, Clima Hostelería · 2,200 W.
• Stainless steel vertical conveyor, Corequip · 2.1 kW, slices 10 to 50 mm thick, analogue or digital.

Slot

• Four slots, Waring · 1,800 W, 35 mm slots.

Multifunction toaster ovens, Arilex

• 1DUO · one compartment, 2.3 kW, no timer.
• 1DUOT · one compartment, 2.3 kW, with 15-minute timer.
• 2DUO · two compartments, 3.45 kW, no timer.
• 2DUOT · two compartments, 3.45 kW, with 15-minute timer.

Others

• Professional two-tier toaster, Mizumo · 3,000 W, 230 V, 53.2 x 29 x 37 cm.

Before buying, check

• The type of operation you need: in batches for quartz, slot and multifunction models; continuously for conveyor models, horizontal or vertical.
• The space available. Width, depth and height vary a lot between models; each product page shows the external dimensions.
• Voltage and power. Check the supply voltage and power on each model's product page, and make sure your installation can take them.
• The size of the bread. Depending on the type, it is limited by the toasting area, the conveyor opening or the slot width.

Other related categories

To keep tapas hot on the counter, see the heated tapas displays. For grilling from above, the salamanders. And for sandwiches and snacks, the baguette and snack ovens.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a quartz toaster and a conveyor toaster?

The quartz toaster works in batches: the bread is placed on the rack and the cycle is started. The conveyor toaster works continuously: the bread goes in one side, travels on the chain and comes out the other.

What is the difference between a horizontal and a vertical conveyor toaster?

In the horizontal conveyor toaster, the bread travels flat on the conveyor or chain and passes the elements. In the vertical one, the bread passes through the unit upright; the stainless steel vertical conveyor toaster takes slices 10 to 50 mm thick and the pressure on the bread can be adjusted.

Can the toasting level be adjusted on a conveyor toaster?

Yes, depending on the model. On the Irimar conveyor toasters the chain speed is adjusted; on the 2,700 W conveyor model, the conveyor speed; and on the 35 cm horizontal conveyor model, the passage time, from 1 to 8 minutes, and the power, in 10 levels. The time the bread spends passing the elements determines the toasting level.

What does the second tier add on quartz models?

The second tier adds a second toasting rack on the same counter footprint. The TB series goes from four elements to six, and the TCU from four to nine.

And the second compartment on the multifunction ovens?

It takes up the same footprint, 510 x 280 mm, and raises the height from 225 to 325 mm. Power goes from 2.3 to 3.45 kW and weight from 13 to 18 kg.

Does it need a three-phase supply?

Check the voltage of each model on its product page. There are 230 V single-phase models and others at 220-240 V, and the power varies by model.

What is the power selector for?

The selector switches on only some of the elements. On the TB-2 it lets you work with the two upper elements or all six; on the TCU-1, with the two upper, the two lower or all four.

What does the timer do?

The timer controls how long the cycle runs. It depends on the model: the Irimar quartz toasters have a 15-minute timer, and on the Corequip quartz toasters and the Arilex ovens the timer versions also have 15 minutes.

Where does the bread come out on a conveyor toaster?

On the Irimar conveyor toasters, the bread can be discharged at the front or the back. On the others, it depends on the model.

What slice thickness does a conveyor toaster take?

It depends on the model: the opening is 7.5 cm high on the three Irimar conveyor toasters and 50 mm on the 2,700 W conveyor model; the chamber of the 35 cm horizontal conveyor model is 80 mm high; and the stainless steel vertical conveyor toaster takes slices 10 to 50 mm thick.

Can it toast with just one element?

On the three Irimar conveyor toasters, yes: the unit can work with the upper and lower elements together, or with the upper one only. On quartz toasters with independent switches, the upper and lower elements can also be switched on separately.

What sets a multifunction toaster oven apart?

It has armoured stainless steel elements instead of quartz, with an illuminated switch for each element, and an internal depth of 27 cm that allows it to toast, grill or heat larger items than a conventional toaster.

How are the crumbs collected?

Depending on the model: the Irimar conveyor toasters have a crumb tray; the Irimar and Corequip quartz toasters, a removable crumb tray; the slot toaster, a removable crumb tray; and the Arilex ovens, a stainless steel crumb tray.

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