Stepping up your cooking game without a massive kitchen overhaul is now wonderfully simple. This Caterlite Double Induction Hob is a portable powerhouse, giving you two responsive cooking zones wherever you have a plug socket. It’s designed for professionals who need flexibility, whether that’s in a bustling café, a mobile catering van, or for live cooking demonstrations.
It’s perfect for small businesses, start-ups, or established kitchens needing extra capacity during busy periods. With its precise touch controls, wide temperature range, and impressive energy efficiency, you get instant heat exactly where you need it. This means faster cooking, lower energy bills, and a cooler, more comfortable kitchen environment for your staff.
Built from sturdy stainless steel and incredibly easy to clean, the Caterlite DF824 is more than just an appliance; it's a smart, reliable solution that adapts to your needs. It’s the perfect partner for expanding your menu, speeding up service, and keeping your kitchen running smoothly.
Beyond the technical features, choosing a Caterlite product is an investment in practical, no-nonsense reliability. This brand has built its reputation on providing accessible, hardworking equipment specifically for smaller or more agile operations like cafés, mobile caterers, and community kitchens. This Double Induction Hob isn't just an appliance; it's a tool that enables growth. It allows a business to expand its menu or increase its output without the significant cost, space, and disruption of installing a full commercial range. The robust stainless steel body and simple, intuitive controls are designed for the daily grind, minimising staff training time and delivering consistent performance you can count on. It’s this focus on dependable, real-world functionality that makes Caterlite a trusted name for businesses that need equipment that simply gets the job done.
Explore more from CaterliteThe Caterlite DF824 really hits the mark for versatility. In the world of modern catering, being able to add a high-performance cooking station without complex installation is a huge plus. This unit delivers impressive speed and responsiveness that rivals more expensive built-in models, making it a truly practical choice for agile businesses.
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The Garden Room, a bustling garden centre café in Norwich, wanted to expand their lunch menu beyond cold sandwiches but lacked the space for a full cooking range. They needed a compact, efficient, and safe solution.
"We were at capacity and turning away customers. The Caterlite double induction hob let us launch a full hot lunch menu almost overnight. It's incredibly fast, doesn't heat up our small kitchen, and the staff find it a doddle to use and clean."
Samuel Jones – Café Manager
The result was a 40% increase in lunch service turnover within the first two months, allowing them to better cater to visitor demand.
Ever wondered how induction hobs work so fast? It's clever stuff. Instead of heating a ring which then heats a pan, induction technology creates a magnetic field. When you place an induction-ready pan on top, this field makes the pan itself the source of the heat. It heats the metal directly and almost instantly.
Think of it like a wireless phone charger, but for cooking. The energy goes straight into your pan with very little waste. This means no excess heat escapes into your kitchen, keeping staff more comfortable and reducing the strain on your extraction system. It’s this direct-to-pan efficiency that cuts cooking times and can significantly lower your energy consumption compared to traditional gas or electric hobs.
Q: What kind of pans do I need for this hob?
A: You'll need ferromagnetic pans, often marked as 'induction compatible'. A simple way to check your existing pans is to see if a magnet sticks firmly to the base.
Q: Is induction cooking really more energy efficient?
A: Yes, significantly. About 90% of the energy is transferred directly to the pan, compared to roughly 50-60% for gas and electric hobs. This means lower bills and a cooler kitchen.
Q: How do I clean the glass surface?
A: Once it's completely cool, wipe it with a damp, soft cloth. For any burnt-on food, we recommend using a scraper and cleaning solution specifically designed for ceramic hobs.
Q: Can I use both rings on the highest power setting at the same time?
A: The total 3.5kW of power is shared between the two rings. If one is operating at maximum power, the other ring's output will be automatically limited to balance the load.
Q: Is the hob noisy when it's on?
A: Induction hobs have internal fans to keep the electronics cool, so you will hear a whirring sound during operation. This is completely normal and usually isn't noticeable in a busy kitchen environment.
Q: How accurate is the temperature control?
A: It's extremely accurate. Because the heat is generated directly in the pan, adjustments in power are felt almost instantly, giving you precise control from a gentle simmer to a rapid boil.
Q: Can this hob be built into a countertop?
A: No, this is a countertop unit. It is designed to be portable and requires clearance around its casing for air circulation to prevent overheating. It should not be enclosed.
Q: Does the hob's surface get dangerously hot?
A: The surface itself doesn't generate heat, but it will get hot from contact with the hot pan. However, it cools down much faster than a conventional electric hob once the pan is removed.
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