As a business owner or head chef with responsibility for a commercial kitchen, you may wonder whether gas or electric is the best choice.
Commercial kitchens are hives of activity with multiple different dishes being created and getting customers’ food out promptly, so efficient appliances are key. Let’s look at the two options.
Cost-Effectiveness
In today’s high cost of living era, keeping costs down is important for hospitality businesses. Gas is cheaper per unit than electricity, so may lead to cost savings according to CheckaTrade.
However, electric appliances typically require fewer repairs and have lower maintenance costs over the years, given the absence of small parts such as pilot lights, which suffer wear and tear easily.
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Adjustability
Many chefs prefer gas appliances thanks to their easy adjustability. Gas appliances respond more quickly to being turned up or down, which is ideal for flash frying or sauteing.
Safety First
There isn’t much to choose between gas and electricity when it comes to safety: both need to be installed by the relevant experts, but gas appliances are subject to an annual gas safety check.
Sustainability
Given that most businesses are looking to become more sustainable, electricity can be a popular choice given that the environmental impact is lower. Gas is a fossil fuel and therefore less sustainable in the long run.
