Gas Deep Pans — BHS offers gas-fired deep cooking pans for restaurants, corporate canteens, hospital kitchens, catering companies and other high-volume HoReCa businesses across Europe: a gas deep pan (braising pan, tilting pan) is a large-capacity stationary professional kitchen appliance — a rectangular deep cooking vessel with a gas burner underneath, in which 40–200 litres of food can be prepared simultaneously; these pans are used for cooking soups, thick soups, sauces, sautés, risotto, pasta, blanching vegetables and sautéing large quantities of meat; many professional deep pans are equipped with a tilting mechanism that allows the contents to be emptied by tilting the pan forward without heavy lifting; BHS offers gas deep pans together with a range of Cooking Pans for HoReCa businesses across Europe.
See also Electric Deep Pans as an alternative — BHS provides a full range of high-volume cooking equipment for HoReCa kitchens across Europe.
Gas Deep Pans — a large-capacity gas deep pan is an indispensable appliance in large professional kitchens where meals need to be prepared daily for hundreds or thousands of people; gas heating ensures fast heating and high heat output for processing large quantities; the tilting mechanism significantly facilitates the transfer of prepared food to the next appliance or serving container in HoReCa businesses.
Gas deep pan construction and tilting
Gas Deep Pans — a deep pan is a robust stainless-steel rectangular vessel mounted on a sturdy stainless-steel frame with gas burners underneath. Capacity — the typical capacity of a professional deep pan is 40–150 l; the largest models can hold up to 200 l or more; the right capacity is chosen based on the average number of portions. Tilting mechanism — the deep pan can be tilted forward using a handle or an electric motor; when the pan is tilted, the food flows out from the front open edge of the vessel; this eliminates the need to lift heavy hot food with a ladle; see Cooking Pans. BHS supplies gas deep pans.
Advantages of gas heating in a deep pan
Gas Deep Pans — gas heating for a deep pan offers several advantages over electric heating in intensive high-volume cooking. Fast heating — gas heats the deep pan significantly faster than an electric heating element; this is important when there are several cooking shifts per day. High power — gas burners can provide high energy output continuously; boiling large quantities of water or sauce is faster. Precise control — gas flames can be instantly increased or reduced; see Electric Deep Pans as an alternative.
HACCP and safety requirements for gas deep pans
Gas Deep Pans — a large-capacity cooking appliance requires careful adherence to safety and HACCP standards; high temperatures and large quantities of food increase risks. Temperature control — soups and sauces prepared in a deep pan must be heated to at least +75°C before serving; food must not remain in the danger temperature zone for long; a thermometer and documentation are mandatory. Gas safety — regular inspection of gas connections and burners; kitchen ventilation must match the gas combustion power; gas detectors are recommended. Pan cleaning — after each shift, the deep pan is emptied and washed; regular deep cleaning with alkaline cleaning agents; see Cooking Pans.
HoReCa use scenarios for gas deep pans
Corporate canteen serving 500 portions per day — in a large corporate canteen, a gas deep pan is the main appliance for preparing soups, sauces and sautés; a 100 l pan allows enough soup to be prepared at once to serve a large group; BHS supplies equipment. Hospital kitchen — a hospital central kitchen with dietary requirements uses deep pans for fast and efficient high-volume cooking. Catering company for large events — for a catering company, a deep pan is essential for preparing banquet meals; a gas pan works even with weak electrical connections. BHS offers gas deep pans for HoReCa businesses.
Frequently asked questions
What capacity is suitable for a restaurant with 100 seats? Gas Deep Pans — for a restaurant with 100 seats serving 200–300 portions per day, a 60–80 l deep pan capacity is suitable for preparing soups or sauces; a larger restaurant or canteen is recommended a 100 l or larger pan; get specific advice from BHS specialists; see Cooking Pans.
Can a gas deep pan replace a kettle for high-volume cooking? Gas Deep Pans — a deep pan can replace a kettle in many functions as it is equipped with a direct gas burner; the difference lies in the shape — a pan is wide and shallow, while a kettle has a deeper and narrower profile; a rectangular deep pan is more convenient for stirring and pouring the contents; see Electric Deep Pans.
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.