PROFESSIONAL PLUS Series Hobs

ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS Series Hobs offer professional-grade cooking capacity in a compact built-in hob format designed for integration into a kitchen worktop. The PROFESSIONAL PLUS name is not just a marketing label – it reflects a genuinely distinct approach to material selection and engineering: a AISI304 stainless steel finish, powerful gas burners or induction zones, and professional framing solutions that meet high usage intensity. BHS offers ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS Series Hobs for boutique and professional-class projects.

AISI304 steel and professional-class finish

ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS Series Hobs use a AISI304 stainless steel finish – a material that is the standard in professional commercial catering equipment. AISI304 steel is resistant to corrosion, intensive cleaning with commercial detergents, and temperature fluctuations that occur during cooking. The clean, minimalist professional steel look harmonises with contemporary industrial-style kitchen interiors, where metal surfaces and professional-class appliances are the dominant aesthetic theme. Unlike enamel or glass surface alternatives, AISI304 steel is mechanically more resistant to abrasion, impact, and intensive daily use. ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs are manufactured in Italy with industrial precision processing standards.

Cooking technology and power parameters

ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS Series Hobs are equipped with powerful gas burners that provide high heat intensity and precise flame control – a critical parameter in professional culinary scenarios. High-power burners allow for quick searing, caramelising, and rapid heating of large portions, which is essential in boutique hotels or small dining establishments. Depending on the model, combined gas and induction configuration options are also available, allowing you to choose the technology according to the specific kitchen task. The high power reserve ensures stable heat levels even under high simultaneous usage loads. BHS specialists provide consultations on the most suitable configuration for your project’s catering volume.

Hygiene and HACCP standard

The AISI304 steel surface of ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs is optimal for hygiene – the smooth metal surface without pores or large gaps does not retain grease or food residues, a common issue with gas hob surfaces. Removable burner grates and gas caps allow for complete disassembly of the cooking surface and cleaning of each element separately. AISI304 steel is resistant to the intensity of HACCP standard cleaning procedures, including hot water and alkaline or acidic cleaning agents. The appliance meets food hygiene requirements demanded by boutique HoReCa establishments and commercial food production processes.

PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs in HoReCa and show-kitchen environments

Boutique hotels with a show-kitchen or open-kitchen concept benefit from PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs as a visual argument for professional equipment – the AISI304 steel frame immediately conveys a message of serious kitchen standards. Coordination with PROFESSIONAL PLUS Series Ovens creates a complete professional-class kitchen equipment ensemble. In home culinary studios and cooking school projects, PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs provide a truly professional cooking experience, not just a premium look. In small dining establishments where a built-in kitchen concept is combined with professional culinary capacity, PROFESSIONAL PLUS represents the highest available built-in hob standard in the BHS range.

Frequently asked questions

How do PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs differ from standard home hobs? ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs use a AISI304 stainless steel finish and more powerful heating elements compared to standard home-class hobs. This means higher mechanical durability, greater cooking power, and a longer service life under intensive usage conditions. Consult BHS for specific model parameters tailored to your project’s needs.

Can PROFESSIONAL PLUS hobs be combined with PROFESSIONAL PLUS ovens? Yes, the ILVE PROFESSIONAL PLUS series is designed as a coordinated collection. PROFESSIONAL PLUS Series Ovens harmonise with the hobs in both material finish and design language, creating a professional-class kitchen ensemble.

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.