Think of a commercial kitchen. What do you think of first? The basic items such as ovens, fryers and ranges typically spring to mind however few will automatically conjure images of a bratt pan. Sometimes referred to as braising pans or tilting skillets, bratt pans are basically large cooking pans that feature deep sides and an attached lid, designed to perform multiple cooking processes in high volumes. A lever, integral to the design, allows the chef to tilt the pan up to a 90˚ angle in order to evacuate large quantities of food in one swift action.
The Beauty of Bratt Pans
There are many advantages of purchasing a bratt pan for your restaurant kitchen; the prime factor being that versatility is immense. It can be used for steaming, frying, poaching, grilling, braising, simmering and griddle cooking, making this item a truly all round asset to any kitchen. In a small kitchen this versatility means that many cooking processes are neatly wrapped up in one unit.
Large kitchens can also benefit from this feature, but also in another way. Obviously the versatility is a major bonus but with a choice of sizes available, restaurants can customise equipment to the volume of orders they expect to receive during service on a daily basis. Large quantities of menu items can be prepared altogether and all in much shorter cooking times meaning that a kitchen can turn over a higher number of orders in less time.
These pieces of equipment are generally considered for use in commercial kitchens however the versatility on offer means that even enthusiastic home cooks can sometimes make use of a smaller model in their own domestic setting.
Frima Intelligence
Bratt pans have now become more advanced with the introduction of Frima's acclaimed VarioCooking Center to the market. These revolutionary pieces of equipment feature built in VarioCooking control to monitor and adjust cooking conditions when necessary to consistently produce desired results, giving precision even without supervision. Capable of achieving temperatures from 0° - 200°C in less than 2.5 minutes, countertop and freestanding models are not only packed with intelligent features to maximise performance and efficiency but also look good too.
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Pick your Power
Before you purchase your equipment always address the issue of the power supply. Check which power supply your kitchen is set up for and ensure that you order what is right for you. Equipment is available with both gas and electric fittings. Each energy source comes with its own advantages. Rather than you being able to choose which option would benefit you most, the decision will usually already be made and dictated for you by the existing fixtures in your kitchen.
Gas powered bratt pans will heat up more quickly and cool down faster. The overall temperature is much easier to control with gas fittings.
Electric powered bratt pans tend to be more energy efficient to run and the overall level of heat emitted to the surrounding kitchen environment is substantially less than the gas alternative.
Choosing the perfect model for your commercial kitchen is a decision that will make a considerable difference to the overall running and function of your workplace. Adding this versatile asset to your range of equipment will prove an advantageous move for any business that is serious about the quality and the volume of food turnover that they are able to produce.
Since joining the FFD Group in 2013 as a novice to the industry, I have produced a large repository of informative content surrounding commercial refrigeration, catering equipment and grease management solutions. From the onset, I threw myself into understanding the technical ins and outs of the industry...
