Commercial Benchtop Rice Cookers

If you need a large rice cooker that can generate high volumes of delicious, fluffy rice, we have plenty of models to choose from. Options from brands like Apuro do 20 and 23-litre batches, so you are not running out of rice at peak. At the top of the range, the largest models we sell take over 20kg of rice and produce hundreds of serves per batch.

Due to the portable nature of rice cookers, they’re run with electricity. Most are corded, with a 15 Amp plug that can fit into your wall socket. This makes them more convenient and versatile, allowing you to adjust the placement of your rice cooker. Many also have cool-touch handles, so even when your rice is fully cooked, you can easily move your rice maker around with ease.

The servings you can produce at any one time will depend on the model of rice cooker you’ve chosen and your average rice serving. Typically, the average serving is around 250 grams. Something like a 10-litre model that’s packed to maximum cooking capacity can deliver around 42 servings of rice per batch, while a 20 or 23-litre model can create 80 to 92 servings. Our largest models go well beyond that, taking over 20kg of rice and producing hundreds of serves per batch. Bear in mind that the type of rice you’re preparing will impact the speed and volume you can cook. Different rice varieties will require unique rice-to-water ratios, with white rice typically producing the highest volume per batch.

For food health and safety, rice has to be held at a high enough temperature. Equally, you don’t want to risk overcooking it and end up burning it or drying it out. To prevent that, many of our models have warming functions and hold rice at a food-safe temperature for up to 6 hours, so there is warm rice through the shift. You may also want to consider a rice cooker with an auto-warm function that will maintain a consistent temperature after the cook cycle finishes.

Yes. Especially when you’re choosing a rice cooker made from resilient materials like stainless steel - which is a common choice for the models in our range. Stainless steel is easy to clean and wipe down on the outside, and when it comes to the inside, hard-wearing, non-stick chambers are easy to remove and clean out. Many can be put directly into your commercial dishwasher for cleaning after you’ve removed the residual rice, reducing your manual cleaning time. To get the best cooking performance and years of use out of it, check the manufacturer guidelines. They’ll have more specific instructions regarding use, maintenance and cleaning.

Commercial models are made for extended use. Whether they’re holding your rice at temperature for hours at your takeaway or restaurant, you can keep it running for extended periods with confidence. If you’re finding you consistently run low on rice during dinner rush hour or want to have extra on hand to whip up some fried rice in a wok before the next shift, you may need to consider sizing up.

Yes, rice cookers are one of the most effective ways to cook bulk volumes of rice, all while using less power. Each model will have slightly different power requirements, though they’re far more efficient than the alternative of cooking rice on the stove or gas cooktop.

Yes. You can use them to prep other grains and pulses as well. Whether you’re preparing various rice types, including brown, basmati or jasmine, or non-rice ingredients like quinoa, lentils and beans, a rice cooker can do it all.

Most rice cookers will take around 40 minutes to cook your rice to perfection, though this time can vary depending on what kind of rice you’re preparing. If you cook other rice options like brown rice, they can take a little longer. Checking the manufacturer's guidelines is the best way to check what you can cook and how long it’ll take.

The main brands, flexible financing options and delivery anywhere in the country. Our range of rice cookers runs from small capacities, for when you only need rice for certain dishes or smaller portions, up to high volume large rice cookers. For a personal recommendation, you can contact our team at any time, and we’ll be more than happy to help with any questions you may have.