Commercial Rice Cookers

Commercial Rice Cookers for Restaurants and Catering

Commercial rice cookers allow professional kitchens to prepare batches of rice without continuously monitoring a saucepan. They're particularly useful for restaurants, takeaways and catering businesses that need to prepare rice regularly throughout the working day.

Hamoki offers two commercial rice cookers with different capacities, allowing businesses to select a model based on the quantity of rice they typically prepare.

What Size Commercial Rice Cooker Do You Need?

The right capacity depends on how much rice your kitchen prepares per batch, rather than simply the number of customers you serve. A kitchen preparing rice throughout the day may have different requirements from one preparing larger quantities before service.

Model 351001 provides a smaller capacity for kitchens preparing more modest batches, while 351002 offers additional capacity for businesses with higher preparation requirements.

What Should Restaurants Look for in a Rice Cooker?

When choosing a commercial rice cooker, consider how it will fit into your kitchen's preparation routine and available workspace.

• Cooking capacity: Choose a model that accommodates your usual batch requirements without repeatedly running additional cooking cycles.
• Electrical requirements: Check the appliance's power rating and electrical connection to ensure it is suitable for your kitchen.
• Keep-warm functionality: Where provided, this can help maintain cooked rice between preparation and serving. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and your food safety procedures.
• Cleaning and maintenance: Consider how easily the cooking container, lid and other food-contact components can be cleaned between uses.

Can Commercial Rice Cookers Keep Rice Warm?

Commercial rice cookers equipped with a keep-warm function can maintain cooked rice after the cooking cycle has finished. However, this should not be treated as a substitute for correct food handling and temperature control.

In UK commercial kitchens, hot-held food should generally be maintained at 63°C or above. Rice requires particular care because Bacillus cereus spores can survive cooking and may become a food safety risk if cooked rice is held or cooled incorrectly.

Follow your kitchen's food safety procedures and the manufacturer's guidance for cooking, holding and cleaning.

Choosing Between Hamoki Rice Cookers

The main differences between models 351001 and 351002 are their capacity and power requirements. Consider how much rice you need to prepare during your busiest periods, how often you cook fresh batches and the space available in your kitchen.

You can compare both rice cookers in the product listings above, including their individual specifications and pricing.