If you have a fast food outlet, or produce a large amount of fried food in a very short period of time, then you need to buy a fryer with a high output and quick recovery time.  The recovery time is the amount of time it takes for the oil temperature to be up to the required temperature.

If you are buying gas you must check that you have sufficient gas available on site – a qualified engineer can check this for you – he will also look at how many other appliances are being fed from the gas source.

If buying electric you need to find out if 3phase power is available, many high output electric fryers need 3 phase power.

If you are not so busy, then a counter top electric or gas fryer may be the answer – these models are compact and do not require as much power ….. But don’t make a false economy by buying a fryer which is too small for your needs.

And what about manufacturers?

The American built fryers, eg Anets and Therma Tek fryers tend to be the most powerful and are perfect for busy outlets.

Restaurants who do not have this amount of power on site, or who prefer a gas or electric fryer which can suite up to a complete cooking line may prefer to go for a European manufacturer, eg Olis or Giorik.  These models are very easy to clean, and we have known models last in excess of 20 years!!

There’s a great selection of fryers on the following webpage:

Gas and electric fryers

http://www.chefsrange.co.uk/cooking-equipment-fryers-gas-and-electric-c-363_364.html