While a good piece of cooking equipment and high quality refrigeration are vital to any professional kitchen, a microwave is equally necessary. Although cooking from fresh is always preferred, commercial microwaves can be a great assistant, always on hand for little tasks that help a service run more smoothly. Offering advanced power levels, commercial models are built for consistent and prolonged use. Capable of performing a wide range of functions, any kitchen would be lost without one. Choosing the wrong microwave can have big impacts on the efficiency of cook lines with dishes taking longer to prepare and timings being all out of whack. It is vital to research your potential purchases to guarantee you not only invest in a product that’s the right size and capacity but can also deliver the power you require, all whilst being durable enough to withstand rigorous daily conditions. This is no small feat and much easier said than done!
To help you on your way we have selected our top 3 commercial microwaves designed to achieve maximum impact in busy kitchens. [product sku="C528"]
- Dimensions: 368 (h) x 464 (w) x 557 (d) mm.
- Power: 3.2 kW, 230 V, 8A.
- 3 year on site parts and labour warranty.
- 26 litre capacity.
- Robust stainless steel construction.
- 2/3 GN static ceramic base.
- 5 power settings.
- Durable manual controls with digital display.
The Samsung CM1919 Commercial Microwave is ideal for a variety of businesses from restaurants and cafes to takeaways and mobile caterers. With 5 power settings, this model carries out essential tasks quickly and efficiently with results guaranteed. [product sku="R24AT"]
- Dimensions: 335 (h) x 510 (w) x 470 (d) mm.
- Power: 1900 W, 13 A.
- 3 year warranty.
- Full stainless steel construction.
- Dual emission twin stirrers.
- 20 pre-sets.
- Express defrost.
- Double quantity facility.
- Touch controls.
- Stackable.
Offering up to 20 programmable pre-sets, the Sharp R24AT Commercial Microwave features express defrost function and dual emission twin stirrers to deliver even cooking and repeatable results. Designed to be stackable, space is maximised even in the smallest of kitchens. [product sku="1925C45UK"]
- Dimensions: 475 (h) x 496 (w) x 499 (d) mm.
- Power: 1925 W, 230 V, 13 A.
- 12 month parts warranty.
- 5 litre capacity.
- High quality stainless steel construction.
- Automatic ‘pop up’ door.
- Energy saving standby mode.
- Quick recovery.
- Up to 10 pre-sets.
- 2 power settings (100%, 50%)
- Defrost function.
- Multi-stage programming; 3 stages per program.
- Digital touchpad control.
- LED display.
- Timer up to 3 x 10 minutes with multi-stage programs.
- Overheat sensor.
- In built diagnostics with fault finding cards.
Ideal for bulk cooking, the Merrychef HD1925 High Performance Microwave represents the pinnacle of equipment before stepping into microwave oven territory. Featuring a ‘pop up’ door the entire cooking area can be used, saving kitchen space whilst maximising the workable oven cavity. With 2 power settings of either 100% or 50%, you also benefit from a defrost function to enhance your range of operations. Designed with an energy saving standby mode you not only receive outstanding performance but enhanced efficiency.
There is ample choice of commercial microwaves available suitable for all budgets and levels of use, but it’s always wise to do your research guaranteeing that you invest in the best equipment for your individual demands and requirements.