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Electric Griddles

Commercial Electric Griddles in Toronto & Canada

Phoenix Food Equipment's Electric Griddles collection covers commercial flat top griddles for kitchens without a gas line — food trucks, concession stands, and any restaurant running an all-electric kitchen. Alpha's AEG Series and Eurodib's SFE griddles offer single and multi-zone 16" to 36" models with 1/2" stainless steel plates, while Waring's WGR140X brings a compact 14" countertop option for a smaller setup. EFI's HGT-ELC line uses a 1" thick plate with independent thermostat zones every 12" for energy efficiency, and Star's Star-Max Series and APW Wyott's EG Series both step up to heavy duty 3/4" to 1" plates available in single or three phase power from 24" to 48" wide. For the largest operations, Vulcan's HEG-E and RRE-E Series scale from 24" all the way to 72" wide with commercial-grade incoloy heating elements. We stock and ship electric griddles out of Vaughan to kitchens across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and Markham, and to the rest of Canada beyond the GTA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from operators buying this kind of equipment.

Should I get an electric griddle or a gas griddle for my restaurant?

An electric griddle plugs directly into a high-voltage outlet instead of running off a gas line, which makes it the practical choice for a kitchen, food truck, or concession stand that doesn't have gas service, or for a space where the exhaust hood setup favors electric equipment. Models like Alpha's AEG Series, Eurodib's SFE electric griddles, and EFI's HGT-ELC line all plug in on standard 208-240V commercial circuits rather than needing a gas hookup. A gas griddle, on the other hand, generally heats up faster and gives finer real-time control with an open flame, and running costs can be lower where natural gas is cheap relative to electricity. Neither is better across the board — it comes down to what utilities are already run to your kitchen and whether your local code favors one over the other for a particular space.

What's the difference between single phase and three phase electric griddles?

Single phase power is the standard setup most kitchens already have, while three phase delivers power more efficiently and is common in larger commercial buildings with heavier electrical demand. Several griddles in this collection, including Star's Star-Max Series, Vulcan's RRE-E Series, and APW Wyott's EG Series, are available in either single or three phase configuration on the same model, so the choice usually comes down to what's already wired into your kitchen rather than the griddle itself. Three phase generally runs more efficiently at higher wattages, which matters more on a 36" or 48" griddle pulling 9,000 to 16,000 watts, while single phase is perfectly capable for most kitchens already set up that way. It's worth confirming with your electrician which service your building has before ordering, since converting from one to the other isn't a simple swap.

How many watts does a commercial electric griddle need?

Wattage scales with griddle width and how thick the plate is, and this collection runs from a compact 16" model up to a full 72" wide unit. A single-zone 16" to 24" griddle, like Alpha's AEG-16 or AEG-24 or Eurodib's SFE04900, draws roughly 1,750 to 3,600 watts and suits a smaller kitchen or breakfast station. Mid-size 36" griddles from EFI, Star, or Vulcan step up to 7,500 to 12,000 watts depending on plate thickness and phase, and a full 48" to 72" griddle from Vulcan's HEG-E Series can run 16,000 watts or more at peak. Since electric griddles draw considerably more power than a comparable gas model, it's worth confirming your kitchen's electrical capacity and breaker sizing with an electrician before choosing a width, especially for anything 36" and up.