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Take your induction cooking techniques anywhere with a portable induction cooker.

Combining the quick heating that gas ranges are known for and the energy efficiency and cooler kitchens of electric cooking, portable induction cooktops are becoming more and more present in commercial kitchens. An electric induction cooktop is perfect for food trucks, buffets, and concession stands because of their ease to use and move.

A terrific alternative to commercial ranges and commercial hot plates, portable induction cookers use a magnetic field rather than a flame or electric heating elements to heat your cookware and cook or warm the food inside. With induction cookers, only the pan heats up, the rest of the cook top stays cool, so induction cooking does not produce any residual heat that is lost. All energy is transferred directly to the pan and food.

We have a wide selection of commercial induction cooktops in a range of styles, so you're bound to find one that suits your needs. There are both induction plates that rest on top of your countertop for simple mobility or drop-in units that sit flush within the appropriate work surfaces. Burkett even has induction buffet stations.


Frequently Asked Questions about Portable Induction Cookers

How does induction cooking work?

The heating elements of an induction cooker, rather than producing heat, create an electromagnetic field. This magnetic field then reacts with anything magnetic, like induction-ready cookware, to create friction and heat. Heat is not generated until a magnetic pan is placed on the burner, and, once the pan is removed or the heating element is turned off, the heating stops, making induction ranges one of the safest pieces of cooking equipment available.


What pans are compatible for induction cookers?

If you question whether or not a pan is induction cooking compatible, the magnetic test can help you find the answer. All you need is the pan in question and a magnet. Simply check to see if the magnet clings to the bottom side of your pan. If it does, your pan will work. If the magnet does not cling to the bottom, then your pan is NOT compatible. Here are a few examples to get you started, but be sure to always double check because these materials may not always be 100% induction compatible.

  • Cast iron, enameled cast iron, carbon steel, and most stainless steel cookware are induction compatible.
  • Aluminum, all-copper, and glass cookware are non-compatible for induction cooking.

Check out our collection of cookware to ensure you have induction-compatible pans.


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