Grill Island

Grill Island — a central grilling station in island format is an ergonomic and efficient fast food kitchen solution where the entire grilling process organisation takes place around the central kitchen island; unlike wall-integrated grills, the island allows staff to access the grill from multiple sides, increasing work speed during intensive service in HoReCa establishments.

Grill island ergonomics and work organisation

Grill Island — the island configuration for the grilling station provides 360° access from all sides, which a wall configuration does not; this access is critical during intensive service with multiple staff members. Parallel work by several staff members — multiple staff can work simultaneously on a Grill Island from different sides; one staff member grills, another prepares condiments, a third assembles burger or kebab portions; this parallel work capability is the main advantage of the island configuration over linear or wall layouts. Integration of grilling, preparation and service zones — Grill Island integrates the grilling zone, cold condiment storage zone, bun/leaf storage zone and portion assembly zone in one compact island; staff do not move around the entire kitchen but work within the island perimeter; see Fast Food Projects. BHS designs grill islands.

Grill island equipment configuration

Grill Island — the technological content of the grill island depends on the business concept; BHS designs and manufactures grill islands according to each business’s specific menu and workflows. Grill as the central element — the Grill Island’s centre or one end features a professional contact grill, chargrill or plancha grill; grill choice depends on the product type (burger, kebab, steak, poultry); grill power must meet maximum load throughput requirements. Adjacent equipment and storage — Grill Island also includes a condiment cooling chamber right next to the grilling zone (onions, cucumbers, tomatoes), a bun warming device, measuring dispenser zones and a dishwashing zone; this entire equipment combination is designed according to the business’s specific workflow; see the Lamburger Fast Food project example. BHS supplies grill islands.

Stainless steel grill island — material standard

Grill Island — BHS grill islands are made from stainless steel, a hygienic, durable and accepted material in the professional HoReCa environment; the grilling environment with high heat, fats and intensive cleaning requires top-class materials. Stainless steel advantages in the grilling environment — Grill Island’s stainless steel withstands fat splashes, high temperature exposure (partially), intensive cleaning agents and long-term mechanical stress; surfaces are smooth and easy to clean after grilling service; hygiene standards meet HACCP requirements. Custom design advantage — Grill Island is designed for specific space dimensions, grill equipment specifications and business workflows; a standard display case or table does not provide the ergonomics and functionality that a custom-designed island offers; see the Fast-Food Kebab Bus as another custom project example.

HoReCa usage scenarios

Burger restaurant with a Grill Island in the central kitchen zone — grill island with a contact grill for burger meat, a cold condiment cooling chamber, a bun warming device and a portion assembly zone; the island configuration allows two staff members to work in parallel during peak service; BHS supplied the products. Fast food station with a Grill Island in a shopping centre food court — a compact grill island that meets shopping centre food court space dimensions and ventilation requirements; efficient grilling station organisation in a high customer flow environment; BHS supplies the products. BHS designs and supplies grill islands for HoReCa businesses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Grill Island design process at BHS? Grill Island — BHS grill island design starts with an analysis of the business’s needs and space dimensions; BHS specialists examine the grilling concept, menu, customer flow and grill equipment choice; a design proposal with an island layout and technological equipment specification is then prepared; see Fast Food Projects.

Is a Grill Island suitable for both a new business and a kitchen renovation? Grill Island — yes, BHS designs grill islands for both new businesses from scratch and existing kitchen space reconfiguration; in existing spaces, ventilation, electrical installation and the possibility of changing the existing equipment layout are taken into account; see also the Fri Kartelis Project.

Why choose BHS?

BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.

Delivery

We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.