Charbroilers

Commercial Charbroilers for Professional Kitchens

A commercial charbroiler is a powerful and versatile choice for restaurants, pubs, takeaways and other professional catering environments. Designed for high-temperature cooking, charbroilers are ideal for steaks, burgers, chicken, kebabs, vegetables and other foods where a distinctive chargrilled finish is required.

The Infernus range includes compact 2-burner gas charbroilers through to larger 3, 4 and 5-burner models, allowing you to choose the cooking capacity that best suits your kitchen and service requirements.

Unlike a flat griddle, food is cooked directly on an open cooking grate above the heat source. This allows fats and juices to drain away while producing the seared finish and grill marks associated with professional chargrilling.

Gas Charbroiler or Chargrill – What’s the Difference?

The terms charbroiler and chargrill are commonly used to describe the same type of commercial cooking equipment. Both use an open cooking grate positioned above a powerful heat source to cook food quickly at high temperatures.

You may also see them described as char broilers, gas chargrills or commercial chargrill grills. Whichever term is used, the main considerations when choosing one are the cooking area, number of burners, heat output, gas type and the volume of food you need to prepare.

Choosing the Right Size Charbroiler

Choosing the right commercial charbroiler depends on your available kitchen space and expected cooking volume.

Smaller 2-burner charbroilers are ideal where counter space is limited or chargrilling forms only part of the menu. Larger 3, 4 and 5-burner models provide progressively greater cooking areas for kitchens handling higher volumes during busy services.

A larger charbroiler can also provide greater flexibility by allowing different areas of the cooking surface to be used simultaneously for different foods.

When comparing models, consider the overall dimensions of the appliance, usable cooking area, number of burners and the amount of food you expect to cook at one time.

Natural Gas & LPG Charbroilers

The Infernus commercial charbroiler range includes options suitable for Natural Gas and LPG installations, providing solutions for a wide variety of professional catering environments.

Gas appliances must be installed and commissioned by a suitably qualified commercial Gas Safe registered engineer in accordance with the appliance requirements and applicable regulations.

Always check the individual product specification to confirm the gas configuration and installation requirements of the model you are purchasing.

Radiant Gas Charbroilers

Infernus radiant charbroilers use powerful gas burners and radiants positioned beneath the cooking grates to distribute heat across the cooking surface.

The high cooking temperatures make them particularly well suited to quickly searing meat and producing the characteristic appearance and flavour associated with chargrilled food.

Independent burner controls also allow different areas of the cooking surface to be adjusted according to demand, providing greater control during busy service periods.

Charbroiler Accessories

A range of accessories is available for selected Infernus charbroilers, including griddle plates and lava rock kits, giving you additional flexibility from your equipment.

Optional griddle plates provide a flat cooking surface for foods that may not be suitable for an open grate, while compatible lava rock kits allow selected charbroilers to be adapted for lava rock cooking.

Please note: lava rock is not included with the lava rock kit and must be purchased separately.

Always check the individual accessory listing for compatibility with your charbroiler before ordering.

Why Choose an Infernus Commercial Charbroiler?

Infernus commercial charbroilers are designed for demanding professional catering environments, with a choice of sizes and burner configurations to suit different kitchens.

From compact countertop units to large five-burner models, the range allows you to select the cooking capacity you need without unnecessarily taking up valuable kitchen space.

Infernus also supplies replacement parts and accessories for its charbroiler range, helping businesses maintain and get the most from their equipment throughout its working life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a charbroiler?

A charbroiler is a commercial cooking appliance that cooks food on an open grate positioned above a high-temperature heat source. Charbroilers are commonly used for steaks, burgers, chicken, kebabs, vegetables and other foods where a chargrilled finish is required.

Is a charbroiler the same as a chargrill?

The terms charbroiler and chargrill are often used interchangeably. Both generally refer to commercial grills that cook food on an open grate above a powerful heat source.

What size commercial charbroiler do I need?

The right size depends on your available counter space and expected cooking volume. A 2-burner charbroiler is suitable for smaller operations or lower-volume use, while 3, 4 and 5-burner models provide increasingly larger cooking areas for busier commercial kitchens.

Are gas charbroilers available for LPG?

Yes. The Infernus range includes options suitable for Natural Gas and LPG applications. Check the individual product specification to confirm the gas configuration supplied with the particular model.

What foods can be cooked on a charbroiler?

Commercial charbroilers can be used for a wide variety of foods including steaks, burgers, chicken, kebabs, sausages, fish and vegetables. They are particularly useful when a seared or chargrilled finish is required.

Can I use a griddle plate on an Infernus charbroiler?

Compatible griddle plates are available for selected Infernus charbroilers. These provide a flat cooking surface and can increase the variety of foods that can be prepared on the appliance. Check the accessory listing for compatibility with your model.

Does the Infernus lava rock kit include lava rocks?

No. Lava rock is not supplied with the Infernus lava rock kit and must be purchased separately.

Does a commercial gas charbroiler need to be professionally installed?

Yes. Commercial gas appliances must be installed and commissioned by a suitably qualified commercial Gas Safe registered engineer in accordance with the appliance requirements and applicable regulations.

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