Tilting Frying Pans: Electric or Gas? The Large Kitchen Guide
When hundreds of meals must be ready on time, hardly any way leads past the tilting frying pan: frying, braising, cooking and steaming in one device – and simply tilt to empty. This guide explains whether electric or gas is the better choice, which size your kitchen needs and what to look for when buying.
What makes the tilting frying pan so efficient
- Large frying surface: instead of many pans, one continuously heated surface – ideal for sliced meat, goulash, Bolognese in large quantities
- Multifunction: searing, deglazing, braising and keeping warm in the same device – less transferring, less washing up
- Tilting function: empties sauces and stews directly into GN containers – back-friendly and safe
Electric or Gas?
| Criterion | Electric (E) | Gas (G) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 400 V heavy current | Gas connection + approval by a specialist company |
| Controllability | precise, even base temperature | very fast heat, direct reaction |
| Operating costs | dependent on electricity price | usually cheaper in continuous operation with gas connection |
| Ideal for | canteens without gas connection, new buildings | kitchens with existing gas installation |
In practice, the existing building installation usually decides – both systems deliver professional results.
The right size
| Capacity | Meals per batch (approx.) | Fits for |
|---|---|---|
| approx. 50 L | up to approx. 100 | company canteen, school kitchen |
| approx. 80 L | approx. 100–200 | canteen, large kitchen |
| approx. 120 L | 200+ | central kitchen, catering production |
All components for collective catering can be found in the Complete Equipment for Canteens & Large Kitchens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tilting frying pan or cooking kettle?
The tilting frying pan fries AND cooks – the kettle only liquids, but in larger volumes. Those who need to sear a lot (goulash, ragout) need the pan; pure soup kitchens the kettle.
What connection is required?
Electric models run on 400 V heavy current, gas models require connection by an approved installer. Both should be considered early in kitchen planning.
How do I clean the frying surface properly?
Soak while still warm (not hot) with water and power cleaner, then tilt out – the tilting function also makes cleaning easy.
Tilting Frying Pans at Gastro-Nik
- Bartscher Tilting Frying Pan 700 G51LHK – Gas, compact 700 series
- Bartscher Tilting Frying Pan E80LHK – Electric, approx. 80 L for the large kitchen
- Bartscher Tilting Frying Pan 900 E87LEK – Electric in the robust 900 series
- Bartscher Tilting Frying Pan E120LHK – 120 L for the central kitchen
Planning or expanding a large kitchen?
We advise you on size, connection and combination with kettles and ranges – including project pricing.
Last updated on 28 July 2026.