Professional induction hobs for restaurants and commercial kitchens
A professional induction hob is a good choice when you need fast heating and precise temperature control. Induction reacts almost immediately when the power is turned up or down, and the heat is transferred directly to the pot. This makes induction suitable for everything from cafes and small kitchens to restaurants and commercial kitchens with high loads.
At Cosina you will find both mobile induction hobs for placement on a table and powerful, stationary induction hobs for the professional kitchen. The range ranges from simple models for smaller tasks to powerful solutions with multiple cooking zones for daily production.
Which induction hob should you choose?
There can be a big difference between professional induction hobs, even though they look similar at first glance. The most important thing is therefore to start from how much and how intensively the hob will be used.
Light duty – for smaller tasks
A smaller induction hob is suitable as an extra cooking zone, for a buffet, café, food truck or other places where the hob is used for shorter periods. These models are typically compact and can often be connected to 230 V.
Heavy duty – for the restaurant kitchen
If the induction hob is to be a permanent part of daily production, you should choose a model that is designed for professional and intensive use. Here you typically get a more robust construction, higher performance and components that are dimensioned for many hours of operation.
Cosina sells professional induction hobs from Adventys, which specializes in induction for professional kitchens. There are both compact models and powerful induction hobs with one or more cooking zones.
How many kW should a professional induction hob have?
The power is of great importance for how quickly a pot can heat up and how well the hob can keep up under load. For smaller tasks, 2-3 kW may be sufficient, while a powerful professional cooking zone is often around 3.5-5 kW.
However, it is not only the number of kW that determines which model is the right one. Pot size, number of cooking zones, operating time and the electrical installation must also be taken into account in the assessment.
230 V or 400 V induction?
Many mobile induction hobs with one cooking zone can run on 230 V, while larger and more powerful models may require a different or more powerful electrical connection. A 3.5 kW induction hob, for example, is close to what a regular 230 V / 16 A group can deliver.
For models with two or more powerful cooking zones, it is therefore important to check the connection requirements before purchasing. On each product page you will find information about power and power connection.
Advantages of induction in a professional kitchen
Induction has become popular in professional kitchens because the technology combines high power with very fast regulation. At the same time, the heat is primarily developed in the cookware itself instead of in the hob.
- Fast heating
- Precise and quick regulation of the power
- Less heat emission to the kitchen
- Easy, flat surface to clean
- Good solution where space is limited
- Option for both mobile and stationary models
Remember the right cookware for induction
Not all pots and pans work on induction. The bottom must be magnetic, and the diameter of the cookware must match the selected induction zone. If you are in doubt about your existing cookware, you can do a simple test to see if a magnet sticks to the bottom.
Induction hob for restaurant, café or commercial kitchen?
The need varies greatly from kitchen to kitchen. A café may need a single compact induction hob for occasional use, while a busy restaurant kitchen may need several powerful cooking zones that run for many hours every day.
If you are in doubt about which professional induction hob suits your needs, we will be happy to help you choose the right size, power and solution. Call Cosina on 42 61 39 95 and tell us what the plate will be used for.
