Gas and Electric Pancake Pans

A professional pancake pan is a specialised flat cooking surface with precise heat distribution and optimal surface temperature for preparing crepes and pancakes. In canteens and restaurants where pancakes or crepes are part of the menu, a professional pan ensures consistent results with minimal skill requirements — the right temperature and even surface make cooking almost automatic. BHS offers pancake pans to HoReCa businesses across Europe.

Types of pancake pans

Electric pancake pans — an electric heating element beneath a flat steel or cast iron surface. Thermostatic control allows precise setting of the surface temperature (+150°C to +300°C). Even heat distribution in an electric pan is a good prerequisite for consistent results. Gas pancake pans — the advantage of fast heating, but the gas flame can create uneven heat — a high-quality flame distributor system is important. Gas pans are suitable for spaces with a gas supply and for higher production capacity. Induction pancake pans — more precise and faster temperature control, safer to use, but require induction-compatible cookware. Double-sided pancake equipment — equipment with two pans in one module — doubles production capacity. BHS helps choose the right type.

Surface materials and thickness

Cast iron — a premium surface material for pancake pans. Cast iron retains heat better and ensures even cooking. Over time, it is seasoned with oil, which improves non-stick properties and flavour. Steel — lighter and heats up faster, but heat distribution is less even than with cast iron. Thickness: a pan with a 8–12 mm thickness has better heat retention than a thin 3–5 mm steel pan. Teflon coating — a non-stick surface that makes pancake preparation easier without oil, but requires more careful maintenance and replacement after wear. BHS helps choose the right surface.

HoReCa applications and scenarios

In a -style café with a crepe menu, an electric pancake pan with thermostatic control ensures consistent 26 cm diameter crepes all day with minimal staff skill levels. In a school canteen on pancake day, a set of large electric pans allows preparing 300 pancakes per hour, ensuring efficient service. A catering business uses a gas pancake pan for outdoor events, which does not require an electricity connection — only a gas cylinder. In a premium restaurant with a live cooking station, a pancake pan is also demonstration equipment that guests observe up close.

HACCP and cleaning

Cleaning pancake pans is an important hygiene aspect — burnt food residues on the surface affect the taste of the next pancakes and also pose a bacterial risk when cold. Cast iron pans are cleaned after use with a metal scraper and hot water without detergent — then dried and oiled. Steel and Teflon-coated pans are cleaned with a damp cloth or soft sponge. If a Teflon coating is used, abrasive cleaning agents are prohibited. Keeping the pan clean is part of HACCP hygiene standards. BHS helps choose easy-to-clean pancake pans.

Frequently asked questions

What temperature is ideal for preparing crepes? The optimal temperature for a crepe pan is +200°C to +220°C — at this temperature, the batter cooks quickly and detaches easily from the surface. Too low a temperature results in a sticky crepe, too high causes burning. A thermostatic pan significantly simplifies maintaining the temperature. BHS advises on temperature settings for specific menus.

Is a gas or electric pan better? Electric — more precise temperature control, more even heat, better suited for environments without a gas connection. Gas — faster heating, high power, better suited for outdoor use or spaces with a gas supply. BHS helps choose according to infrastructure and volume.

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.