Air fryers bring a different approach to preparing crisp snacks, sides and smaller dishes, using circulating hot air instead of immersing food in a deep fryer. For a café adding hot food, a pub developing its snack menu or a kitchen looking for a dedicated supplementary appliance, the right choice depends on batch size, service intensity and the space available. Smart Hospitality Supplies offers Caterlite basket and combination appliances alongside a Lincat model designed for repeated commercial operation.
1.8kW. Capacity: 6.5Ltr
The Caterlite 6.5-litre air fryer uses a detachable single basket, with a digital touch panel, timer and eight preset recipes. Its non-stick basket and drawer are listed as dishwasher safe, making removable-part cleaning part of the buying decision as well as cooking capacity. For occasional or supplementary use, assess the intended workload and warranty terms before treating a compact basket appliance as your main production fryer.
The Caterlite air fryer microwave oven combines air frying, microwaving and convection cooking in one countertop unit. Fourteen air-fry menus, nine automatic programmes and ten power levels give operators different ways to handle reheating, defrosting and crisp finishing. It includes an air-fryer basket and tray, with a stainless steel cavity for straightforward cleaning.
For more demanding service, the Lincat air fryer offers 3kW plug-in operation, a seven-inch touchscreen, an integrated catalytic converter and a removable GN 2/3 cooking cavity. The manufacturer-led listing describes ventless operation and fast cooking of selected foods. Suitability still depends on the proposed menu and installation: check working clearances, electrical provision and the model’s operating instructions before deciding where it will sit.
Consider the usable cooking area, how many portions can be prepared together and whether staff need to reheat, crisp or cook from raw. Air frying and deep frying are different processes, so test your recipes and timing rather than assuming identical results. Browse the wider cooking appliances range when planning how a new air fryer will work alongside your existing equipment.
Cafés serving hot snacks, pubs offering sides and small plates, and kitchens needing an additional cooking station can all have a use for an air fryer. The important distinction is workload: a compact basket appliance and a model built for repeated commercial service should not be selected as though they offer the same production capability.
A basket air fryer cooks in a removable basket and is focused on hot-air preparation. The Caterlite combination model adds microwave and convection functions, allowing one appliance to support reheating, defrosting and air-fry finishing. Choose according to your menu and workflow, rather than assuming that either format is automatically better for every task.
It has a detachable 6.5-litre basket, digital touch controls, a timer and eight preset recipes, with the option to set cooking time and temperature. The basket has a non-stick coating, and the basket and drawer are listed as dishwasher safe. Non-slip feet and overheat protection are also stated in the product description.
It brings together microwave, convection and air-fry functions, with 14 air-fry menu options, nine automatic programmes and ten power levels. A supplied basket and tray support the air-fry function, while the stainless steel cavity and cooking-end signal provide practical day-to-day benefits. Select the appropriate function and programme for each food rather than using a single setting for every dish.
The Lincat model is described for repeated daily commercial operation. It combines 3kW plug-in power, a seven-inch touchscreen and fast heat recovery with a removable GN 2/3 cooking cavity. Its integrated catalytic converter captures airborne fats, and the listing describes ventless operation. These features should be assessed against your expected portions and service pattern.
No. Ventless operation is a stated feature of the Lincat model in this selection, not a blanket claim for all air fryers or all kitchen layouts. Follow the specific installation instructions and confirm the ventilation, clearances and site requirements for the appliance and intended cooking activity.
Not automatically. Air frying uses a different cooking process and can produce a different finish, especially with foods or coatings developed for immersion frying. Assess the foods you intend to serve, portion size, cooking time and required texture. For a busy operation, trial the proposed menu before relying on air frying as a complete replacement.
Compare the cooking format, usable basket or cavity space, intended duty level, controls, power connection and cleaning access. Plan for staff to load and unload safely and for the specified operating clearances. Capacity in litres alone does not tell you how many portions of a particular dish can be cooked well at the same time.
Some foods and recipes can be prepared with little or no added oil, and the Lincat listing specifically describes zero-oil cooking capability. The result depends on the food and the programme used. Follow the appliance instructions and recipe requirements; do not interpret air frying as a guarantee of an identical result for every ingredient without oil.
