Imperial CITG-24 Gas Griddle | 24-Inch Steel Plate

The Imperial CITG-24 is a 24-inch commercial gas griddle built around a thick, highly polished steel cooking plate. It is designed for continuous use in professional kitchens where consistent surface temperature and reliable recovery between orders are essential. This is a straightforward, robustly constructed piece of equipment intended for serious cooking volume rather than occasional use.

In a busy service environment, the griddle's plate thickness is what separates it from lighter-duty alternatives. A thicker steel plate absorbs and retains heat more effectively, which means surface temperature holds steadier when cold product is placed down repeatedly during peak service. Recovery is noticeably quicker, reducing the risk of temperature drops that affect product quality and slow throughput. The burner layout — one burner per 12 inches of plate — supports even heat distribution across the full cooking surface, which matters when you are running multiple products simultaneously. The rear flue design assists uniform heat spread rather than concentrating it at the front or back.

From an operational standpoint, the CITG-24 offers several practical advantages for day-to-day service:

• Individual adjustable gas valves per burner allow zone control, useful when cooking different products simultaneously or managing quieter service periods
• Continuous pilot ignition on each burner means no delay getting the griddle operational at the start of service
• A wide grease gutter channels run-off efficiently, keeping the cooking surface cleaner during service
• The stainless steel grease can includes a weep-hole indicator, so staff know when it needs emptying without removing it to check
• Welded stainless steel construction on the front, sides, and landing ledge is durable and straightforward to clean

Installation requires a natural gas or LPG connection — confirm the correct gas type before ordering, as the griddle needs to be set up for the gas supply available on site. It should be installed with appropriate overhead extraction, as all gas cooking equipment produces combustion products that require ventilation. The adjustable feet allow for levelling on uneven kitchen floors, which is worth attending to given that grease drainage depends on correct slope towards the gutter. This is a countertop unit and will need a suitable stand or fabricated base at the correct working height.

The CITG-24 is well suited to restaurants, cafés, burger operations, hotels, and contract catering kitchens running a medium to high volume of griddle-cooked product — from breakfast service through to full à la carte. The 24-inch plate size works well as a standalone griddle in a modestly sized kitchen, or as part of a larger cooking suite. For operations requiring greater simultaneous cooking capacity, wider models in the Imperial range are worth considering. Equally, lower-output kitchens may find a smaller plate more practical to maintain and run efficiently.

If you are unsure whether this model suits your service volume or how it fits alongside your existing cooking line, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.