A commercial range is the center of most cook lines, so the right pick depends on your menu, your hood space and how many covers you push on a busy night. Here are our picks by use case, from compact 24 inch ranges to 60 inch high volume models.
These picks come from the models Express KitchQuip sells, grouped by what each one is best for. No brand paid to be included.
Our Picks
Best all-around 36 inch range
Standard Range SR-R36 36 inch range with 6 burners and 1 oven, 213,000 BTU. Six burners over one oven covers the sauté station in most small and mid-size restaurants. Another strong six burner option is the Migali C-RO6B, sold in natural gas or propane.
Best range with a convection oven
Standard Range SR-CR36 6 burner range with convection oven. A fan in the oven bakes and roasts more evenly, which matters when the range oven is your main oven. The Cookline CR36-6C is another 36 inch convection option at 211,000 BTU.
Best range with a griddle top
Migali C-RO4B-12GL 36 inch range with 4 burners and a 12 inch griddle. Four burners for sauté plus a griddle for eggs, pancakes or burgers, in one 36 inch footprint. Want more griddle? The Standard Range SR-R36-24MG pairs 2 burners with a 24 inch griddle.
Best range with a charbroiler
Standard Range SR-R48-24CB 48 inch range with 4 burners, 24 inch charbroiler and 2 ovens. Burgers, steaks and grilled vegetables next to your sauté burners, with two ovens below. For a 36 inch line, see the SR-R36-24CB.
Best 60 inch high volume range
Standard Range SR-R60 60 inch range with 10 burners and 2 ovens, 366,000 BTU. For full service restaurants and banquet kitchens that need ten pans going at once. The Migali C-RO10B is another 10 burner, 2 oven option, and the SR-R60-24MG trades 4 burners for a 24 inch griddle.
Best compact 24 inch range
Westlake RGR24 24 inch 4 burner range, 151,000 BTU. For cafes, food truck commissaries and small kitchens. Westlake lists ETL and NSF and a 2 year parts and labor warranty. Also see the Cookline CR24-4.
Best warranty on a 36 inch range
Westlake RGR36 36 inch 6 burner range, 210,000 BTU. Westlake lists 2 years parts and labor, where many ranges list 1 year.
Best for stock and soup
Migali C-SPS-2-18 2 burner stock pot stove, 160,000 BTU. A low stock pot range keeps heavy pots at a safe working height and frees the main range for sauté. The Westlake SP-2M is a similar 2 burner option.
How to Choose
- Match width to your hood and menu. Our commercial range sizes guide compares 24, 36, 48 and 60 inch ranges.
- Pick the top: open burners for sauté, griddle for flat-top items, charbroiler for grilled items.
- Pick the base: standard oven, convection oven or storage.
- Order natural gas or propane to match your building, and have a licensed installer connect it.
Buying From Express KitchQuip
Browse all commercial ranges, or read the commercial range buying guide and our Migali, Westlake and Cookline guides. Freight with liftgate delivery is included in the price to the 48 contiguous states and DC, and lease-to-own financing through Clicklease is available on orders of $500 or more. Specs and warranty terms for each model are on its product page. Not sure which one fits? Contact Express KitchQuip and tell us about your kitchen.