Southbend HDG-36_NAT 36 Inch Griddle Gas Countertop Stainless Steel 90000 BTU

Southbend  |  MFG #: HDG-36_NAT  |  Item #: 101899
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  • High 90,000 BTU output for rapid heat recovery
  • Durable stainless steel front and sides resist corrosion
  • Precise thermostatic controls ensure consistent temperatures
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The Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) Gas Countertop Griddle is a commercial-grade cooking appliance designed for precise, high-performance food preparation in professional kitchens. Featuring a 36-inch wide by 24-inch deep cooking surface, it incorporates a 1-inch thick polished steel plate optimized for even heat distribution and durability. Its thermostatic controls ensure consistent temperature regulation, making it suitable for a broad range of griddle applications in busy foodservice environments. Engineered for efficient operation, this model delivers 90,000 BTU of heat via a gas connection, providing rapid recovery times and reliable performance. Its stainless steel front and sides facilitate sanitation, while the four adjustable legs allow flexible installation in various kitchen layouts. The unit’s compact footprint is ideal for countertop setups in restaurant kitchens, cafes, or catering facilities seeking durable and dependable griddle functionality.

The Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) features thermostatic solid-state controls for precise temperature management, a durable 1" thick polished steel cooking plate for even heat retention, and stainless steel construction for longevity and easy cleaning. Designed for medium-volume foodservice settings, its 36" width provides ample cooking surface, while the adjustable legs accommodate various countertop heights. The 90,000 BTU gas input ensures rapid heat-up and recovery, making it suitable for high-demand applications. This model's compact size integrates seamlessly into commercial kitchens requiring reliable, high-capacity griddling with straightforward maintenance.

Designed for medium-duty commercial kitchens requiring reliable griddling with easy operation and sanitation.

The Southbend HDG-36_NAT measures 36 inches in width, 33.75 inches in depth, with a height of 16.13 inches, and weighs approximately 445 pounds. Its exterior is finished with stainless steel across the front and sides, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning. The cooking surface features a smooth steel plate, 1 inch thick, providing optimal heat transfer. Operating at 90,000 BTU, it is powered by a natural gas connection, requiring appropriate ventilation and gas line setup. The unit’s controls consist of thermostats and solid-state regulation for precise cooking temperatures. Built for commercial foodservice, it is NSF and CSA listed, adhering to industry safety and sanitation standards. Dimensions and construction make it suitable for countertop installation in high-demand kitchens, with efficient heat distribution and straightforward maintenance. The unit's design includes anti-slip adjustable legs and a finish that facilitates quick cleaning and ongoing sanitation.

A commercial gas countertop griddle is a heavy-duty cooking appliance designed for precise, even heating of food items in professional kitchens. These units typically feature a steel cooking surface, thermostatic controls, and durable stainless steel construction. Installed on countertops, they are ideal for high-volume cooking in restaurants, cafes, and catering operations. The Southbend HDG-36_NAT is a model that offers a 36-inch wide, 24-inch deep griddle surface with a 1-inch thick polished steel plate, making it suitable for versatile, medium-volume food preparation. Its robust design provides quick heat recovery and reliable performance, supporting a range of cooking tasks such as searing, sautéing, and browning, primarily in restaurant and institutional kitchens requiring consistent, high-capacity griddling.

These commercial gas countertop griddles, like the Southbend HDG-36_NAT, excel in high-demand kitchens requiring durable, reliable cooking surfaces for medium throughput operations. Built with heavy stainless steel and efficient gas burners, they support precise temperature control and rapid heat recovery, essential for busy restaurant environments. Perfect for versatile cooking tasks in cafes or institutional kitchens, these models optimize workflow and sanitation. Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) stands out for its robust construction and compact countertop footprint, offering dependable performance for mid-volume restaurant service.

Why choose the Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) Gas Countertop Griddle over similar models? Its robust stainless steel construction enhances durability and sanitation, while the 36-inch width and 90,000 BTU heating capacity deliver reliable, even heat for medium-volume food production. Its thermostatic controls offer precise temperature regulation, reducing burn-on and ensuring consistent results. The unit’s compact footprint and adjustable legs facilitate flexible installation, supporting efficient kitchen workflows and sanitation standards—features that set it apart from competitors. Designed for demanding commercial kitchens, it provides a chef-friendly interface with robust build quality that ensures longevity and performance in high-output environments.

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The Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) Gas Countertop Griddle is a commercial-grade cooking appliance designed for precise, high-performance food preparation in professional kitchens. Featuring a 36-inch wide by 24-inch deep cooking surface, it incorporates a 1-inch thick polished steel plate optimized for even heat distribution and durability. Its thermostatic controls ensure consistent temperature regulation, making it suitable for a broad range of griddle applications in busy foodservice environments. Engineered for efficient operation, this model delivers 90,000 BTU of heat via a gas connection, providing rapid recovery times and reliable performance. Its stainless steel front and sides facilitate sanitation, while the four adjustable legs allow flexible installation in various kitchen layouts. The unit’s compact footprint is ideal for countertop setups in restaurant kitchens, cafes, or catering facilities seeking durable and dependable griddle functionality.

Southbend HDG-36_NAT Features

The Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) features thermostatic solid-state controls for precise temperature management, a durable 1" thick polished steel cooking plate for even heat retention, and stainless steel construction for longevity and easy cleaning. Designed for medium-volume foodservice settings, its 36" width provides ample cooking surface, while the adjustable legs accommodate various countertop heights. The 90,000 BTU gas input ensures rapid heat-up and recovery, making it suitable for high-demand applications. This model's compact size integrates seamlessly into commercial kitchens requiring reliable, high-capacity griddling with straightforward maintenance.

  • Function and performance: High 90,000 BTU output with thermostatic controls for consistent temperature regulation
  • Durability traits: Heavy-duty stainless steel front and sides resist corrosion and facilitate sanitation
  • Ease-of-use and maintenance: Simple thermostat controls and stainless components support efficient cleaning
  • Real-world use case: Ideal for medium-volume cooking in restaurant kitchens and catering setups
  • Workflow benefit: Compact countertop design with adjustable legs maximizes kitchen flexibility

Designed for medium-duty commercial kitchens requiring reliable griddling with easy operation and sanitation.

Southbend HDG-36_NAT Technical Specs

The Southbend HDG-36_NAT measures 36 inches in width, 33.75 inches in depth, with a height of 16.13 inches, and weighs approximately 445 pounds. Its exterior is finished with stainless steel across the front and sides, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning. The cooking surface features a smooth steel plate, 1 inch thick, providing optimal heat transfer. Operating at 90,000 BTU, it is powered by a natural gas connection, requiring appropriate ventilation and gas line setup. The unit’s controls consist of thermostats and solid-state regulation for precise cooking temperatures. Built for commercial foodservice, it is NSF and CSA listed, adhering to industry safety and sanitation standards. Dimensions and construction make it suitable for countertop installation in high-demand kitchens, with efficient heat distribution and straightforward maintenance. The unit's design includes anti-slip adjustable legs and a finish that facilitates quick cleaning and ongoing sanitation.

  • Electrical Requirements: Gas-powered, natural gas connection, with ventilation for safe operation
  • Construction: Stainless steel front and sides, 1" thick polished steel griddle plate
  • Dimensions and Weight: 36"W x 33.75"D x 16.13"H; 445 lbs
  • Food Safety & Materials: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel surface suitable for sanitation and cleaning
  • Installation Flexibility: Four adjustable legs, countertop mounting, requires proper clearance

What is a commercial gas countertop griddle

A commercial gas countertop griddle is a heavy-duty cooking appliance designed for precise, even heating of food items in professional kitchens. These units typically feature a steel cooking surface, thermostatic controls, and durable stainless steel construction. Installed on countertops, they are ideal for high-volume cooking in restaurants, cafes, and catering operations. The Southbend HDG-36_NAT is a model that offers a 36-inch wide, 24-inch deep griddle surface with a 1-inch thick polished steel plate, making it suitable for versatile, medium-volume food preparation. Its robust design provides quick heat recovery and reliable performance, supporting a range of cooking tasks such as searing, sautéing, and browning, primarily in restaurant and institutional kitchens requiring consistent, high-capacity griddling.

Top commercial gas countertop griddles for medium-volume foodservice settings

These commercial gas countertop griddles, like the Southbend HDG-36_NAT, excel in high-demand kitchens requiring durable, reliable cooking surfaces for medium throughput operations. Built with heavy stainless steel and efficient gas burners, they support precise temperature control and rapid heat recovery, essential for busy restaurant environments. Perfect for versatile cooking tasks in cafes or institutional kitchens, these models optimize workflow and sanitation. Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) stands out for its robust construction and compact countertop footprint, offering dependable performance for mid-volume restaurant service.

  • Operation in moderate-volume kitchens for consistent cooking efficiency
  • Designed for compact commercial spaces with countertop mounting
  • Suitable for versatile foodservice categories like restaurants and cafeterias
  • Supports medium throughput with quick heat recovery capabilities
  • Ideal for high-demand food preparation with adjustable installation options

Why Choose Southbend HDG-36_NAT

Why choose the Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) Gas Countertop Griddle over similar models? Its robust stainless steel construction enhances durability and sanitation, while the 36-inch width and 90,000 BTU heating capacity deliver reliable, even heat for medium-volume food production. Its thermostatic controls offer precise temperature regulation, reducing burn-on and ensuring consistent results. The unit’s compact footprint and adjustable legs facilitate flexible installation, supporting efficient kitchen workflows and sanitation standards—features that set it apart from competitors. Designed for demanding commercial kitchens, it provides a chef-friendly interface with robust build quality that ensures longevity and performance in high-output environments.

  • Extra-wide 36-inch cooking surface with high BTU output for efficient, even cooking in commercial kitchens
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel construction that resists corrosion and simplifies cleaning
  • Thermostatic solid-state controls achieve precise temperature adjustments for varied recipes
  • Compact countertop design maximizes kitchen space in diverse foodservice operations
  • Quick heat recovery capability supports steady workflow during busy restaurant hours

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CSA

The item has been evaluated by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and meets or exceeds expectations.

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NSF Listed

The item meets the standards imposed by NSF International. These standards relate to health, public safety and the environment.

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Southbend HDG-36_NAT (QUICK SHIP) Griddle Countertop Gas
Southbend (Middleby)

Southbend HDG-36_NAT 36 Inch Griddle Gas Countertop Stainless Steel 90000 BTU

$6,382.80 $14,184.00

Southbend (Middleby), HDG-36_NAT, (QUICK SHIP) Griddle, countertop, gas, 36" W x 24" D cooking surface, 1" thick polished steel plate, thermostatic controls, battery spark ignition, flame failure safety device, stainless steel front, sides & 4" adjustable legs, 90,000 BTU, CSA, NSF