By Nick Pendlebury, Managing Director of Pantheon Catering Equipment
- Decide what you will be using your fryer for – both immediately and in the future – to determine what size and configuration you need.
- Economy matters. If you are only going to offer fried foods occasionally or only have a small amount of fried foods on your menu, you won’t need a large model so stick to your guns and don’t get swayed by an over-eager sales person.
- Similarly, if your business commonly experiences both quiet and busy periods, choose a twin tank fryer so that you have the option of using just one tank when that’s all you need, thereby halving your bills.
- Two separate tanks have the added advantage of being able to offer completely different fried products without the danger of flavour transference.
- Make sure the fryer you choose is easy to use – especially if it will be operated by different members of staff. They are far more likely to use it properly if it’s not complicated. Mistakes can be costly or even dangerous!
- You should only look at models with temperature gauges and safety cut outs.
- Choose a fryer that is easy to drain and clean as regularly changing oil and cleaning out are fundamental to maintaining good quality results. Also, old oil can be dangerous in that it has a reduced flash point and is more prone to surge boiling.
Pantheon’s own range comprises 6 plug-in fryers developed to provide caterers with a well-built, reliable product at a highly competitive price. The fryers deliver an outstanding performance and are exceptionally easy to use and clean. Controls are straightforward – the required temperature is set manually and an indicator light clearly alerts the operator when temperature is reached. The twin models have independent controls allowing different types of foods to be cooked simultaneously or enabling just a single well to be heated during quieter times.
Pantheon’s electric fryers are very energy efficient because the heating elements are immersed in the oil itself so contact is direct. They heat up rapidly and quickly return to temperature, even when used for frozen foods.
- User friendly controls
- Temperature indicator light
- Rapid heat up
- Safety cut out thermostat
- Pull out handles for lifting and emptying tank
- Rubber feet for added safety
They are supplied with dishwasher safe baskets with foldable handles.
The range comprises a 6 litre single and double, an 11 litre single and double and, most recently, an 8 litre single and double with drainage taps. List price starts at just £209.00.
Tel: 0800 046 1570
Web: www.pantheonce.co.uk