Most fry-tops feature a plate thickness of 15 mm or more, setting them apart from standard kitchen griddles. Combined with greater power, this allows fry-tops to achieve higher and more consistent temperatures.The thicker plate retains heat more effectively, saving both time and energy and, in the long run, offering significant economic savings.The advantage of griddles, however, is that they heat up slightly faster due to their thinner plates.
High-performance fry-tops can reach up to 37.5 kW, a level of power not found in standard griddles.Fry-tops are generally larger and heavier than kitchen griddles.If you have sufficient space in your kitchen and a high volume of dishes cooked on griddles, a fry-top is recommended for more efficient performance.Its larger cooking surface and independent controls allow you to prepare multiple types of food simultaneously while conserving energy if the workload varies.For smaller spaces with lower grilling production, a professional griddle is the better option.
This allows fry-tops to be installed alongside other cooking equipment, while griddles require more space as their gas outlets are located on the sides.