Empura Gas Charbroilers

What should you look for in gas charbroilers?

Choose a charbroiler by cooking width, burner output, grate design, duty level, gas type, grease management, cleaning access, and ventilation needs. Higher total BTU input does not by itself guarantee better results. Burner spacing, radiant design, grate position, preheating, and how much food is loaded at once also affect performance.

Empura's current collection consists of countertop radiant charbroilers in standard-duty and heavy-duty configurations. Listed widths run from 16 to 60 inches, with total input from 30,000 to 160,000 BTU depending on size and series. Current heavy-duty pages describe slanted cast iron grates and stainless steel construction. Model listings also indicate natural gas operation with an included field conversion kit for propane; conversion must follow the manufacturer instructions and local requirements.

Who uses gas charbroilers?

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bars
• Catering Operations
• Schools
• Healthcare Facilities
• Cafeterias

Frequently asked questions

What is a radiant gas charbroiler?
A radiant charbroiler places metal radiants between the burners and cooking grates. The radiants distribute heat and shield the burners while drippings create the characteristic aroma and surface browning associated with charbroiling.

What is the difference between a charbroiler and a griddle?
A charbroiler uses open grates, so food does not contact a solid plate across its full surface. A griddle uses a flat plate that supports foods and retains liquids and rendered fat on the cooking surface until they reach the grease trough. Operations that run both cooking styles can compare footprint and output side by side in Empura's Gas Griddles collection.

Do gas charbroilers require a hood?
Commercial gas charbroilers typically produce heat, smoke, and grease-laden vapors and are commonly installed under a Type I hood. Final requirements depend on the equipment listing and locally adopted codes, so the ventilation system should be confirmed with the authority having jurisdiction.

How much BTU output do Empura gas charbroilers provide?
Current models are listed from 30,000 to 160,000 BTU total, depending on width and whether the unit is standard duty or heavy duty.

Can an Empura natural gas charbroiler be converted to propane?
Current model pages state that a propane conversion kit is included. Conversion should be completed only as permitted by the manufacturer instructions and local code, with the appliance regulator and gas pressure set for the selected fuel.