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Commercial Wok Ranges
Table of Contents
- Commercial Wok Ranges
- Buying & Maintenance
- Ideal Restaurant Types
- FAQ
Commercial Wok Ranges
Commercial wok ranges deliver intense heat and rapid response, essential for Asian cuisine, stir-fry dishes, and quick sauté applications, enhancing flavor authenticity and cooking efficiency.
Example Commercial Wok Ranges:
Town's Y-2-SS wok ranges are renowned for powerful BTU output, reliable burner design, robust stainless-steel construction, and effective water-cooling systems. Jade Range's JWR-2 wok ranges offer reliability, affordability, and consistent high-heat delivery, making them highly popular in Asian restaurants.
Buying and Maintenance Tips:
Consider burner output, number of wok stations, and ease of cleaning. Regularly inspect burners, gas lines, and cooling systems to maintain optimal performance and safety.
🍜 Commercial Wok Ranges: Ideal Restaurant Types
- Asian Restaurants (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese): Town Y-2-SS and Jade Range JWR-2 wok ranges deliver high heat and rapid response, essential for authentic stir-fry and noodle dishes.
- Fusion & Pan-Asian Kitchens: Commercial wok ranges provide versatility and efficiency for a variety of quick-cooking Asian-inspired dishes, enhancing flavor authenticity and customer satisfaction.
FAQ
1. How can I achieve a more focused flame on my wok?
- A user on an online discussion form goes through the standard commercial wok ranges, and details ways to upgrade the parts in order to save some money. They state according to their research that “the majority of these small commercial wok ranges (that fall in the $600 to $3,800 range) use the 18-tip duck jet burner design. Whereas most of the super nice commercial wok ranges (in the $7,000+ range, like the Town M-1-JR-P) seem to go with 16 or 23 tip volcano burners, also called chimney burners. The easiest way to upgrade your setup would be to buy an affordable wok range, then upgrade the burner to a volcano type” r/wok.
- Meaning, one way to increase the quality and focus of your wok flame would be to buy a standard commercial wok range and upgrade the burner parts to a higher-quality.
2. How do I maintain a wok range for long-term use?
- Regularly inspect burners, gas lines, and cooling systems. Clean grease traps and surfaces frequently to prevent buildup and ensure safe, efficient performance.
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What is a ghost kitchen?
Ghost kitchens, also known as dark kitchens or virtual kitchens, are commercial kitchens built for food delivery. They’re located within the delivery radius of a high volume of online customers, rather than high foot traffic areas. With ghost kitchens, there’s no physical storefront or dining area, so you only need a few back-of-house staff members to fulfill online orders.
How does a ghost kitchen work?
In a ghost kitchen, your restaurant is focused on delivery rather than dine-in. When eaters order your food online, you’ll prepare it from your ghost kitchen, and hand it off to a fulfillment team to get the order over to the right delivery driver. This gives restaurateurs a low cost, high efficiency model to get the most out of delivery.
Are ghost kitchens profitable?
Yes. Ghost kitchens allow restaurateurs to increase profitability by maintaining the essential elements of a restaurant while cutting costs on labor, overhead, and wasted food while reaching a higher volume of customers ordering online. Plus, you can run multiple virtual brands out of a single ghost kitchen to increase revenue without the extra overhead.
Why are ghost kitchens so popular?
Ghost kitchens are rising in popularity because they’re a lower cost alternative to operating a traditional restaurant. They’re also focused on delivery, which has grown 300% faster than dine-in since 2014. That means restaurateurs are using ghost kitchens to future-proof their business and accelerate growth.
How does a ghost kitchen help your restaurant grow?
Ghost kitchens help restaurateurs grow their business by doing delivery right. The way we dine has changed, and ghost kitchens allow restaurant operators to capture food delivery demand without sacrificing their bottom line. They’re also a great way to expand to new markets without spending time and money on a traditional restaurant buildout. You can easily expand your restaurant brand to different cities across the country such as Los Angeles or New York.
How much do ghost kitchens cost?
The cost of ghost kitchens varies by market, space, and services. Compared to a traditional restaurant, they’re a much lower cost alternative on both upfront capital and ongoing operating costs. You can get started in a ghost kitchen with as little as $30K, instead of $1M+ for brick and mortar buildout.
