Cooking Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

The right commercial cooking equipment can help professional kitchens prepare and serve food efficiently throughout busy service periods.

What types of commercial cooking equipment are available?

There are many types of commercial cooking equipment, each suited to different preparation and cooking methods. These include commercial ovens, microwaves, fryers, grills, chargrills, hobs, toasters, bain maries, salamander grills, soup kettles and more. The equipment your business needs will depend on your menu, kitchen layout and number of customers served.

What commercial cooking equipment does a restaurant need?

Most restaurant kitchens need a combination of core cooking appliances. This may include a commercial oven or range, hobs, microwave, fryer, grill or griddle. Depending on the menu, additional equipment may include bain maries, chargrills, pasta cookers, salamander grills and other specialist appliances.

What commercial cooking equipment is suitable for cafes?

The right equipment depends on the cafe's menu. A cafe serving breakfast and lunch may need commercial toasters, contact grills, microwaves, induction hobs and ovens. Soup kettles and bain maries can also be useful for businesses serving soups and other hot dishes. Consider your menu and available kitchen space before selecting equipment.

What cooking equipment do pubs need?

Pub kitchens can require a broad range of commercial cooking equipment, particularly when serving a varied food menu. Commercial fryers, ovens, grills, griddles and microwaves can cover many everyday dishes. Additional appliances can then be selected around the individual menu, available kitchen space and expected service volumes.

What cooking equipment is suitable for care homes and schools?

Care homes and school kitchens often need equipment that can support regular meal preparation across larger numbers of people. Depending on the menu and kitchen setup, this can include commercial ovens, microwaves, induction hobs, bain maries and other catering cooking equipment. Capacity, ease of use and available space should all be considered when choosing appliances.

What brands of commercial cooking equipment does IG Group stock?

We supply commercial cooking equipment from a range of established catering brands. Our range includes equipment from brands such as Buffalo, Crosbys, Retigo, Lincat and Blue Seal, alongside other manufacturers.

Where can I buy commercial cooking equipment?

At IG Group, we supply a wide range of commercial cooking equipment for restaurants, hotels, cafes, pubs, care homes, schools and other professional catering environments. Browse our range online to compare different appliance types, sizes, specifications and brands and find suitable equipment for your commercial kitchen.

From everyday kitchen essentials to specialist appliances, we offer commercial cooking equipment for a wide range of professional food service environments. Explore our range of ovens, grills, fryers, microwaves, hobs, toasters, bain maries and more to find commercial kitchen cooking equipment suited to your menu, space and service requirements.