Whether it’s all-day breakfast your customers are after, or round-the-clock snacking, countertop equipment is the perfect way to get more bang for your equipment buck. Despite its small footprint, it packs a powerful punch. Its versatility allows you to satisfy all sorts of customer cravings — and increase sales — all from the convenience of your countertop. Check out these cost-effective commercial specialty cooking equipment countertop must-haves.
Salamanders
A jack of many trades, the salamander is designed for cooking versatility. With this compact piece of equipment, your dollars go the distance. You can cook, grill, reheat and hold foods at their optimum serving temperatures — all from one piece of equipment. And as a bonus, some salamanders (like Hatco’s) have energy-saving, sensory features like plate detection, which automatically triggers its heating elements to kick on or off. That means it works hard when you need it, but saves energy (and costs!) when you don’t. And with a control panel that has eight programmable heat levels for holding food, you can minimize food waste and keep sales up at the same time.
Induction Solutions
Don’t let the low profile design fool you — from warmers to cooking ranges, induction technology provides a powerful and cost-efficient way to cook and keep hot snacks on hand. Instead of using a heating element like a burner or a flame, induction products use magnetism to generate energy that’s released as heat. The result? A more precise, efficient way of cooking so you can conserve energy. Whether you’re looking to hold food at optimum serving temperatures or cook food fast, induction offers a precise, energy-efficient way to do it.
Hatco’s Snack System
While it’s just one piece of equipment, this concession concierge raises the bar on multi-purpose cafe equipment. With seven replaceable plates, you can cook a variety of hot food and keep up with revenue-driving trends. And while you might think its range of capabilities, such as on-demand cooking, exclusive heating elements and programmable presents means it needs to stay stationary — think again. Its compact design is easily transportable and fits in any on-the-go friendly location. Plus, it facilitates short cook times, catering to on-demand convenience without sacrificing the freshness of made-to-order foods.
Waffle Makers
Last but not least, waffle makers are a surefire way to keep up with more than one trend. Did someone say chicken and waffles? Whether it’s that classic sweet and savory combo or the all-day breakfast trend you’re looking to cash in on, a durable commercial waffle maker is a worthwhile investment. Whether you want to cook waffles from a variety of different batters, the right waffle maker gives you a way to do it, fast and from the countertop.
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