A commercial stove range with oven is the heart of the cook line — burners on top, oven below, often combined with a griddle or grill plate. The right configuration matches your menu's mix of pan, griddle and oven work, and your kitchen's gas/electric capacity. Hospitality Connect stocks American Range, Baron and Blue Seal Evolution — covering 4, 6, 8 and 10 burner ranges, gas and electric, with static, convection or combi-style ovens.
Types of stove ranges
- 4 burner ranges (610mm wide): Small kitchen, café and back-of-house secondary cooking.
- 6 burner ranges (900mm wide): The standard restaurant range — most cookline footprints assume 900mm modules.
- 8 and 10 burner ranges (1200–1500mm): High-volume kitchens, pubs and steakhouses with many simultaneous orders.
- Combination ranges: Burners + griddle plate (305mm or 609mm) for breakfast service or burger/grill menus.
- Convection oven below: Air-circulated convection cooks faster and more evenly than static. Worth the upgrade for bakery and roast work.
Sizing for your venue
Match burner count to simultaneous pan stations during peak service — not to total covers. A 6-burner is enough for an 80-cover bistro with two sauce stations and a sauté. A pub doing 180 covers needs an 8 or 10 burner. Combination ranges save bench space when griddle work is part of the menu — breakfast cafés benefit most.
Key features to look for
- Sealed hobs: Easier to clean than open burners — spills don't run into the burner mechanism.
- Pilot ignition versus electronic: Pilot is reliable, electronic is more efficient. Choose based on your gas pressure and reliability.
- Cast iron burner heads: Survive impact from heavy stockpots; pressed steel heads warp.
- Static vs convection oven: Convection for production, static for delicate roast and bakery.
- Drip tray pull-out: Front access for cleaning saves a removal job every fortnight.
Installation considerations
Gas ranges need registered gas fitter installation, a properly sized canopy, gas booster on commercial-grade demand and flexible gas hose for service access. Electric ranges need 3-phase. American Range and Blue Seal both have 24-month parts warranty — register the unit at install for full cover.
Pair stove ranges with
Australian commercial hospitality covers a broad spectrum — quick-service chains, casual dining, fine dining restaurants, function and event centres, pubs and clubs, cafés, bakeries, hotels, aged-care kitchens, hospital food service, school canteens, government catering and the corporate function market. The right specification varies by venue type. We've supplied equipment to all of these, and that experience helps us flag when a piece of equipment is right-sized or when a different model would suit your throughput better.
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