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Contact Cooking
In contact cooking, food is placed directly onto the heat source.
Typically, products designed for contact cooking are made from highly durable materials with excellent heat conductivity, such as stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic glass. These materials ensure a highly uniform heat distribution, leading to excellent cooking results.
Contact Cooking in the Hospitality Industry
For restaurant owners, pub operators, bar managers, and those running pizzerias or similar establishments, having the best equipment for contact cooking is essential. Contact cooking involves placing food directly onto the heat source, and among the products we offer for the most discerning clients in the hot cooking line are fry tops, electric griddles, induction plates, lava stone grills, water grills, toast ovens, toasters, hot dog grills, waffle makers, and salamanders.
What is Contact Cooking?
In contact cooking, the food is placed directly on the heat source. Therefore, those selecting professional contact cooking equipment purchase products made from high-resistance materials with excellent heat conductivity. Examples include steel, cast iron, and ceramic glass, which guarantee perfect and uniform heat distribution across the contact surface, ensuring outstanding cooking results.
What Are the Three Main Advantages of Contact Cooking?
Chefs and restaurateurs who choose contact cooking can rely on three key benefits of this cooking method:
- Flavor and Caramelization: Contact cooking allows for better caramelization of the natural sugars in food, imparting an intense flavor and pleasant crispiness. The Maillard reaction produces a range of aromas and colors that enhance the dish.
- Speed of Cooking: These cooking techniques are generally faster than other methods like baking or boiling. The hot surface in direct contact with the food allows for quick and even cooking, saving valuable time in the kitchen.
- Nutrient Retention: Because contact cooking requires shorter cooking times, it helps preserve the nutrients in food, particularly heat-sensitive vitamins and minerals. This not only makes dishes tastier but also healthier.
Contact cooking proves to be a versatile technique in professional kitchens, combining technology and design in equipment that every restaurateur should own.
Bianchi Pro: Equipment for Professional Kitchens
Restaurateurs, hoteliers, baristas, owners of farmhouse, bed and breakfasts, pizzerias, canteens, tourist resorts, and local associations: Bianchi Pro offers contact cooking equipment to anyone involved in hospitality and catering. You can browse the online store, contact the company, or visit the showroom to find the equipment you need for your kitchen.