Town 34318 20 Quart Stock Pot Aluminum With Lid

Town  |  MFG #: 34318  |  Item #: 159413
  • Optimal thermal conductivity for consistent cooking
  • Robust aluminum construction ensures durability
  • Supports large batches with 18.5-quart capacity
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The Town 34318 Caldero 18.5 Quart Capacity With Lid is a professional-grade stock pot designed for commercial kitchens requiring durable and efficient cookware. Crafted from high-quality aluminum, this 18.5-quart capacity vessel features a reinforced construction for high-temperature resistance and even heat distribution, making it suitable for large-volume food preparation in restaurant, catering, and institutional settings. Its aluminum build ensures optimal thermal conductivity, facilitating superior cooking performance and consistent results in high-demand environments.

The Caldero 18.5-quart stock pot offers robust aluminum construction with a stay-on lid for secure coverage. Engineered for medium workload foodservice settings, it supports high-volume boiling, simmering, and stock preparation. Its durable material facilitates easy cleaning and prolonged lifespan, ideal for versatile culinary operations. Designed for seamless integration into large-scale cooking workflows, it ensures reliable heat retention and uniform cooking across a variety of kitchen environments.

Ideal for commercial kitchens requiring sizable cooking vessels for daily bulk food preparation.

The Town 34318 Caldero stock pot features a 9.5-pound aluminum construction with dimensions of 20.5 inches in width, 17.5 inches in depth, and 5 inches in height. It is engineered for commercial use, capable of holding up to 18.5 quarts with a compatible cover included. The vessel is designed to operate efficiently within standard kitchen environments, providing consistent heat transfer for medium-volume workflows. Its weight and durable construction support prolonged use without deformation, while the smooth surface promotes ease of cleaning. The aluminum material used ensures excellent thermal conductivity, making it an excellent choice for high-volume stock and soup preparation. No electrical requirements are involved, and it is compatible with standard cookware storage and handling protocols. The product is offered primarily in an aluminum finish, suitable for high-temperature cooking, and provides a reliable, restaurant-ready piece for daily culinary tasks.

A commercial stock pot is a large, heavy-duty vessel designed for high-volume cooking in restaurant, catering, or institutional settings. Typically made from durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel, it is used for boiling, simmering, and preparing various ingredients in bulk. The Town 34318 Caldero, with its 18.5-quart capacity and aluminum construction, is a prime example of this equipment category, valuable in professional kitchens for operations like stock preparation, soup cooking, and large-scale ingredient processing, especially in mid-to-large volume foodservice environments.

Constructed for medium-volume kitchens, the Town 34318 Caldero offers durable aluminum build, efficiency, and consistent heat conduction. Designed for stock and soup preparation, it supports reliable operation in restaurant or cafeteria workflows. Town Equipment's 34318 model is ideal for staff-focused, high-use culinary environments with moderate throughput requirements, providing long-lasting performance in commercial foodservice tasks.

Town Equipment’s 34318 Caldero stands out among commercial stock pots due to its robust aluminum construction, extensive capacity, and practical design features that optimize large-scale cooking. Its durable build, combined with ease of handling and cleaning, enhances operational efficiency and ensures longevity in demanding foodservice environments. The inclusion of a lid offers improved heat retention and energy conservation for consistent culinary outputs.

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Product Description

The Town 34318 Caldero 18.5 Quart Capacity With Lid is a professional-grade stock pot designed for commercial kitchens requiring durable and efficient cookware. Crafted from high-quality aluminum, this 18.5-quart capacity vessel features a reinforced construction for high-temperature resistance and even heat distribution, making it suitable for large-volume food preparation in restaurant, catering, and institutional settings. Its aluminum build ensures optimal thermal conductivity, facilitating superior cooking performance and consistent results in high-demand environments.

Top Town 34318 Caldero 18.5 Quart Capacity With Lid Features

The Caldero 18.5-quart stock pot offers robust aluminum construction with a stay-on lid for secure coverage. Engineered for medium workload foodservice settings, it supports high-volume boiling, simmering, and stock preparation. Its durable material facilitates easy cleaning and prolonged lifespan, ideal for versatile culinary operations. Designed for seamless integration into large-scale cooking workflows, it ensures reliable heat retention and uniform cooking across a variety of kitchen environments.

  • Capacity: 18.5 quarts for large batch cooking
  • Material: Heavy-duty aluminum for durability and heat conduction
  • Design: With cover for efficient heat retention
  • Ease of Maintenance: Smooth surface simplifies cleaning routines
  • Application: Suitable for stock boiling, soup making, and bulk preparation

Ideal for commercial kitchens requiring sizable cooking vessels for daily bulk food preparation.

Town 34318 Technical Specs

The Town 34318 Caldero stock pot features a 9.5-pound aluminum construction with dimensions of 20.5 inches in width, 17.5 inches in depth, and 5 inches in height. It is engineered for commercial use, capable of holding up to 18.5 quarts with a compatible cover included. The vessel is designed to operate efficiently within standard kitchen environments, providing consistent heat transfer for medium-volume workflows. Its weight and durable construction support prolonged use without deformation, while the smooth surface promotes ease of cleaning. The aluminum material used ensures excellent thermal conductivity, making it an excellent choice for high-volume stock and soup preparation. No electrical requirements are involved, and it is compatible with standard cookware storage and handling protocols. The product is offered primarily in an aluminum finish, suitable for high-temperature cooking, and provides a reliable, restaurant-ready piece for daily culinary tasks.

  • Capacity: 18.5 quarts for substantial batch cooking
  • Material: Aluminum construction ensures fast heat response
  • Dimensions: 20.5" W x 17.5" D x 5" H for efficient countertop storage
  • Weight: 9.5 lbs, supporting ease of handling in busy kitchens
  • Construction: Durable aluminum with a protective finish
  • Temperature Range: Operating safely within standard hot food preparation parameters
  • Cleaning: Seamless surface facilitates simple wipe-downs and routine sanitation
  • Compatibility: Compatible with standard commercial cookware and stockpot racks
  • Includes: Stock pot with cover for heat retention and safety

What is a commercial stock pot

A commercial stock pot is a large, heavy-duty vessel designed for high-volume cooking in restaurant, catering, or institutional settings. Typically made from durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel, it is used for boiling, simmering, and preparing various ingredients in bulk. The Town 34318 Caldero, with its 18.5-quart capacity and aluminum construction, is a prime example of this equipment category, valuable in professional kitchens for operations like stock preparation, soup cooking, and large-scale ingredient processing, especially in mid-to-large volume foodservice environments.

Top Commercial Stock Pots for Medium-Volume Foodservice Settings

Constructed for medium-volume kitchens, the Town 34318 Caldero offers durable aluminum build, efficiency, and consistent heat conduction. Designed for stock and soup preparation, it supports reliable operation in restaurant or cafeteria workflows. Town Equipment's 34318 model is ideal for staff-focused, high-use culinary environments with moderate throughput requirements, providing long-lasting performance in commercial foodservice tasks.

  • Medium workload — suited for restaurant and cafeteria cooking
  • Compact footprint — ideal for limited kitchen space
  • Versatile cookware— supports boiling, simmering, and stockmaking
  • Durable aluminum— withstands busy kitchen conditions
  • Reliable heat conduction— ensures consistent cooking results

Why Choose Town Equipment 34318 Caldero 18.5 Quart Capacity With Lid?

Town Equipment’s 34318 Caldero stands out among commercial stock pots due to its robust aluminum construction, extensive capacity, and practical design features that optimize large-scale cooking. Its durable build, combined with ease of handling and cleaning, enhances operational efficiency and ensures longevity in demanding foodservice environments. The inclusion of a lid offers improved heat retention and energy conservation for consistent culinary outputs.

  • Self-contained aluminum vessel supporting uniform heat transfer
  • Optimized for large batch stock and broth preparation
  • Sturdy construction provides resistance to warping and damage
  • Slim profile facilitates efficient storage and handling
  • Designed for continuous use in professional restaurant kitchens

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