Countertop Steamers

Home > Equipment > Commercial Steamers > Countertop Steamers

Countertop steamers are ideal for kitchens with limited space or menu or that do not intend to steam that much food in a day. Some key specifications to notice are the power source, whether or not they are connectionless and the pan capacity.


Connectionless Steamers No connection to outside water supply. Water must be manually input in steamer. Good for small kitchens. 16 Models	Electric Convection Steamers Small convection oven hooks up to an electric connection. Retains texture of vegetables in small volumes. 8 Models
Gas Convection Steamers Small convection oven hooks up to a gas connection. Retains texture of vegetables in small volumes. 1 Models

Related Categories
Meat Thermometers 41 Models	Oven Mitts 132 Models	Pot Holders 24 Models	Steam Table Pans 404 Models

The steam in countertop models is produced via gas or electric burners that heat up the water reservoir or boiler. Gas units have a gas inlet point that requires special piping and attachments to connect it to the supply line. Check the diameter of the hookup and make sure it is compatible. For electric models, you will want to consider the actual voltages that are available to see if you have to run a special line or if it can be connected into a regular outlet. Establishments that want to keep their unit mobile or do not want to run a separate water line to the countertop can opt for a connectionless countertop steamer. Also, connectionless models can potentially save money on the water bill, but employees have to continually fill up the water reservoir to keep the steam flowing.

Whichever type you decide upon, be sure to also check the overall dimensions and pan capacity. The pan capacity will indicate how many full-size hotel pans (2 inches deep) the unit will accommodate. The exterior dimensions will let you know how much countertop space the machine will actually take up.