Chicken prepared in a rotisserie oven is one of America's most popular ready-to-eat family food choices. It's a quick, easy, lowfat solution to "What's for dinner?" Recipes for using ready-to-eat rotisserie chickens abound, and by having commercial chicken rotisseries revolving at point-of-purchase you'll inspire tasty impulse purchases.
Not limited to chicken, commercial rotisserie barbecuing has gone mobile, with freestanding portable and trailer mounted pig rotisseries adding a down-home southern touch to catering for home parties and tailgates. Even upscale ethnic restaurants have gotten into the rotisserie oven craze, bringing grills to the front-of-house so customers can savor their meal with all their senses.
When you're checking out rotisseries for sale, make your choice based on these factors:
1. Primary use—Do you want your commercial rotisserie equipment for cooking, display or a combination of both?
2. Fuel source—What works best for your rotisserie needs and your budget? Don't spend extra money for charcoal grilling if you'll be using your rotisserie as a display warmer.
3. Cooking style—Do you need self-basting chicken rotisseries for fat-free grilling, or will your spit be turning a whole pig drenched in smoky southern BBQ sauce? There are commercial rotisserie cookers for Mexican, Brazilian and Jamaican style grilling, too.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find commercial chicken rotisserie equipment
Whether you want commercial chicken rotisseries for back-of-house food preparation or for customer display and point-of-purchase in delis and grocery stores, rotisserie equipment manufacturers have what you need. Look for models in a variety of sizes, fired by gas, electricity, charcoal, infrared heating or a combination of sources. For more efficient cooking of chicken, commercial rotisserie oven manufacturers often include convection options.
I recommend: Henny Penny manufactures chicken rotisseries guaranteed to draw traffic.
Resfab calls its corporate mission "the quest to develop world-class chicken rotisseries"; their LM series is the result.
BKI offers several models of chicken rotisserie oven that incorporate convection for quicker cooking.
Go upscale with designer rotisserie equipment for restaurant display
Diners love watching their food sizzling in a rotisserie oven right before their eyes. Specialty manufacturers create commercial rotisserie cookers that are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
I recommend: Rotisol will custom design sleek, sophisticated rotisserie ovens and displays for your food service needs. See
J&R Manufacturing's gallery of rotisseries based on international cuisines, including the tiled Milano and the Churrasco, a commercial charcoal rotisserie reminiscent of Brazilian grills.
Remco Rotisseries offers commercial chicken rotisseries that combine infrared heat and flickering wood fires to produce succulent meats in full view of diners.
Don't play chicken-find pig rotisseries and hot dog rotisseries, too
Commercial rotisseries aren't just for chickens. Pick up on the growing popularity of southern pig roasts by buying or renting a mobile rotisserie grill to cater parties and tailgates. Or find commercial rotisserie cookers for hot dogs and other concession or convenience foods.
I recommend: Holstein Manufacturing and
Southern Yankee Barbecue Smokers offer pig rotisseries, mobile or freestanding, in a variety of sizes. The Easy Access Rotisserie from
Gold Medal Products displays hot dogs, tacos or burritos. Find several models of hot dog rotisseries for sale at
BigTray.
Save money with a discount, used or reconditioned rotisserie commercial oven
Add discount-priced, used or refurbished commercial rotisseries to your kitchen or deli display, and roll the savings back into your business.
I recommend: ACityDiscount.com carries chicken rotisserie equipment from leading manufacturers at substantial discounts. Don't forget to check the site for the availability of used commercial rotisseries, too. Check the constantly updated catalog at
Atlanta Fixture & Sales Co. for discounted or used rotisseries for sale.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Don't forget to keep plenty of rotisserie supplies on hand. Depending on your model and use, you'll need insulated bags for grilled foods, basting brushes, marinades and charcoal or various woods for smoking. Get extra spits, baskets and replacement parts for your rotisserie commercial oven from the manufacturer or a restaurant supply house.
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