Commercial Steamers

A commercial steamer is designed to cook food using steam, helping preserve moisture, nutrients, flavor, and texture. They're commonly used to prepare vegetables, seafood, rice, poultry, dumplings, pasta, and other menu items in restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, healthcare facilities, and institutional kitchens.

Commercial steamers are available in several configurations, including:

• Boiler-based steamers
• Boilerless steamers
• Countertop steamers
• Floor model steamers
• Convection steamers
• Pressure steamers
• Combination (combi) ovens with steam functionality

The ideal type depends on your kitchen's volume, available space, and menu.

A boiler steamer generates steam in a separate boiler, making it ideal for high-volume cooking and continuous operation. A boilerless steamer creates steam directly inside the cooking compartment, offering faster startup times, easier cleaning, lower water consumption, and reduced maintenance requirements.

The right size depends on your production needs. Small cafés and restaurants may prefer countertop models with 3–5 pan capacity, while larger restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and catering kitchens often require floor models with 6–12 or more full-size pan capacities.

ommercial steamers are highly versatile and can prepare:

• Vegetables
• Rice
• Seafood
• Fish
• Chicken
• Dumplings
• Pasta
• Potatoes
• Eggs
• Shellfish
• Tamales
• Frozen foods
• Healthy side dishes

Steam cooking helps retain moisture while minimizing shrinkage.

After the unit has cooled, clean the cooking chamber, door gasket, racks, and drain area using manufacturer-approved cleaning products. Boiler models may also require periodic deliming to remove mineral buildup. Routine cleaning improves performance, extends equipment life, and supports food safety.

Important factors include:

• Cooking capacity
• Countertop or floor model design
• Boiler or boilerless operation
• Gas or electric power source
• Pan capacity
• Water consumption
• Energy efficiency
• Programmable controls
• NSF and ETL certifications
• Available kitchen space

Selecting the right features ensures efficient operation and long-term value.

Commercial steamers are widely used in:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Hospitals
• Schools and universities
• Cafeterias
• Catering companies
• Correctional facilities
• Assisted living facilities
• Corporate kitchens
• Institutional foodservice operations

Their ability to cook large quantities quickly makes them essential for high-volume food production

GoChefSupply offers a wide selection of commercial steamers from trusted industry brands to meet the needs of restaurants, catering businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, and institutional kitchens. Our collection includes countertop and floor models, gas and electric units, and boiler or boilerless options—all designed for dependable performance, durability, and efficient food preparation. Combined with competitive pricing, fast shipping, and knowledgeable customer support, GoChefSupply makes it easy to find the right commercial steamer for your operation.