Commercial griddles and charbroilers put a large, direct-heat cooking surface on the line — the flat top a cook batches eggs, burgers, and sandwiches on, and the char grate that adds grill marks and smoke. This category centers on flat-top gas griddles in the common 36- and 48-inch widths, the workhorses of breakfast and burger service. Together with charbroilers, they cover the direct, high-heat cooking a busy line leans on. Everything in this category is sized and specified for daily commercial use rather than light-duty service.
What to look for
For griddles, start with surface width and plate thickness: a wider plate lets a line cook several orders at once, while thicker steel holds temperature when a cold batch hits the surface. Zoned burners let a cook keep a hot searing area and a gentler holding area on the same top. Confirm the gas supply and exhaust hood, and plan for grease management — a front trough and removable drawer keep cleanup fast at the end of a shift.
Consider how the surface is worked, not just its size. A cook needs room to keep a searing zone and a holding zone apart, and a heavy plate that recovers quickly keeps output steady when a rush hits. Splash guards and a well-placed grease trough make a real difference to both cleanliness and safety on a busy line.
Sizing and installation
Griddles sit under a Type I hood and need a gas line sized for the full burner load. Decide between countertop and stand mounting based on the station layout, and leave clearance for the gas connection and grease drawer. Plan grease management from the start — a front trough and removable catch drawer keep cleanup fast — and level the unit on its adjustable legs so oil and drippings run to the trough rather than pooling on the plate.
Featured griddles
The griddles below cover compact and wide cooking surfaces:
- 48-inch Flat-Top Gas Griddle
- 36-inch Flat-Top Gas Griddle
From a compact café top to a wide breakfast station, sizing the griddle surface and plate to real volume keeps the line moving and the cooking even. Browse the griddles above to match width and output to your kitchen. Each product page lists full specifications, dimensions, and installation requirements to help you match the equipment to your space.