Griddles
A griddle provides a large flat cooking surface that is perfect for shallow frying any food from eggs and pancakes to burgers and steaks. A gas or electric griddle is great for breakfast or lunchtime cooking - it uses heated elements or burners below the griddle plate that cooks food to perfection. Sometimes known as a flat grill or flat top grill, commercial griddle sizes can vary greatly with models to suit any professional kitchen.
A freestanding gas griddle requires professional installation, but will provide a more even heat distribution over larger surfaces for extended or regular use. An electric griddle features thinner plates to compensate for reduced heating speeds, but are far more versatile - benchtop models are particularly useful in smaller kitchens or for mobile caterers. This guide to Buying a Commercial Griddle offers more expert advice on choosing the right griddle for your kitchen.