The market for fryers is a highly competitive one – so make sure you buy the right model for YOUR needs!
Catering equipment and commercial fryers in particular is a market that has been hit by the trend towards healthier eating and whilst there is still a need for frying equipment, the way fryers are being used has changed and indeed the market is continuing to adapt to modern trends and needs.
Lincat Opus Electric Twin Fryer OE7113
One of the first decisions that an establishment will make is whether to buy gas or electric – gas being seen to be a ‘faster and more flexible’ option with less energy draw. However, these days electric fryers are superb and there is very little difference to choose between the two. Plus there have been good strides in the marketing of energy efficient models, which has closed the gap between the two options.
Fryers of today are a far cry from those of a decade ago. If an establishment is buying a new fryer, they would automatically expect the model to be programmable for an easy life and to accommodate a range of times for each type of food category as with a microwave. Additionally, Auto-lift is now a given and safety features are integral to the products with automatic thermal cut-out functions built in.
Healthier oils are being used in today’s environment and cooking odours have been minimized. A good fryer will last for five years and beyond, if it’s looked after and maintained well. Cleaning and automatic oil filtration is a wonderful convenience and saves on labour – plus, a lesser known fact is that it saves on oil (which can be an expensive commodity) and in doing so, it saves the establishment, money!
Where a fryer is sited is important, for example, it’s good for fryer to sit under a canopy and common sense to ensure that it is protected from open flames.
We sell an extensive range of kitchen fryers at unbeatable prices from leading manufacturers including Falcon, Chieftain, Fortus, Imperial, Lincat and Blue Seal. The range includes a variety of sizes, from small table-top models to freestanding units – a variety of single or double tanks and supporting equipment is also available, such as fryer stands and tables.
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Commercial fryers are a big part of commercial catering equipment. I think what the article says is true that they keep changing and are constantly are needed to be made more up-to-date.