Commercial stick blenders (immersion blenders) handle line-side puree, soup finishing and emulsion work without transferring product to a jug. Hospitality Connect stocks the full power range from Robot Coupe, Dynamic, Kenwood and Bamix — from 200W bench units to 800W heavy-duty stockpot blenders with 250–500mm shaft lengths.
Types of stick blenders
- Light-duty bench blenders (200–400W): Bamix 200W and similar units; smoothies, vinaigrettes, light soups.
- Mid-volume kitchen units (400–600W): Robot Coupe Mini MP and Dynamic Junior — the working stick for pubs and cafes; 250mm shaft.
- Heavy-duty stockpot blenders (600–800W): Robot Coupe MP 350 V.V., Dynamic MD90 — for 50L+ stockpots, with 350–500mm shafts.
- Variable speed: V.V. (variable variable) models hold zero-splash starting speed up to maximum cavitation.
- Whisk and food processor attachments: Robot Coupe MP/MMP family takes a whisk attachment for hollandaise and zabaglione.
Power, shaft length and bowl matching
Match shaft length to your tallest pot — a 250mm shaft only reaches halfway down a 50L stockpot, splashing hot product up the operator's arm. For brassiere and stockpot work, run 350–500mm. Power matters most when blending fibrous or starchy product (potato, parsnip, pumpkin). 600W+ units finish faster, run cooler and last longer in production. Bench-only kitchens can run a 250–400W mid-range and save the budget for the next gap.
Use cases and care
- Soup finishing on the line: Drop the wand into the pot off-heat for 30–45 seconds rather than transferring to a jug — saves time and saves a wash.
- Emulsions and dressings: Variable speed lets the operator start at zero and ramp up — prevents oil splash for mayonnaise.
- Don't overrun: Most kitchen-grade motors are duty-cycled (1 min on, 1 min off). Heavy-duty models run continuous.
- Detachable shaft: Hand-wash the shaft and blade; motor unit wipes only — never submerge.
A common back-of-house frustration: chefs reach for the stockpot stick blender and it splashes hot soup up the operator's arm because the shaft is too short. Match shaft length to your tallest pot — a 500mm shaft on a 60L stockpot keeps hands clear; a 250mm wand should never enter a 50L pot. The motor head must stay dry; submerging past the bell seal kills the bearing within weeks. Heavy-duty stockpot blenders carry continuous-duty motors; lighter kitchen-grade units are duty-cycled and need rest between long puree runs to avoid overheating.
Pair with
Add bench-power tools from blenders and planetary mixer, and back the line up with electric cooking equipment.