Fagor 900 Series 4 Zone Countertop Solid Top Gas Range C-G910

The Fagor C-G910 is a countertop natural gas solid top cooking range from the 900 Series, designed for professional kitchens that need a reliable, high-output station capable of handling a wide variety of cooking tasks simultaneously. Unlike a conventional burner hob, the solid top distributes heat across a continuous cast iron plate, giving operators flexible use of the entire cooking surface without being tied to fixed zones.

In practice, the cast iron plate — 10mm thick — holds heat well once it reaches temperature, which matters during a busy service when pots and pans are being moved on and off continuously. The temperature gradient across the surface means you can use different areas for different tasks at the same time: searing, simmering, and holding can all run alongside each other without interference. The unit is rated at 11kW, which gives it enough output to recover heat quickly after cold items are introduced to the plate.

From an operational standpoint, there are several practical advantages worth noting:

• Continuous cast iron surface allows free movement of cookware without repositioning to a specific burner
• Heat retention reduces fuel consumption during quieter periods between covers
• Stainless steel exterior is straightforward to clean down at the end of service
• Countertop format offers flexibility — usable on a existing counter or on a compatible 900 Series stand
• Sits flush with other Fagor 900 Series units, making it practical to build into a suite

At 800mm wide and 143kg, this unit needs a solid, level surface capable of bearing the weight. Natural gas connection is required, and the installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer — this is not optional and is a legal requirement in the UK. Adequate ventilation above the unit is essential; in most kitchens this means installation beneath an extraction canopy. The countertop format makes it well suited to smaller or medium-sized kitchen layouts where floor space is limited.

This model is a practical choice for cafés, pub kitchens, bistros, and smaller restaurant operations running moderate to busy service volumes. It works particularly well as a secondary cooking station alongside a griddle or charcoal grill. For very high-volume operations or larger kitchen brigades needing extended cooking surface, a floor-standing or wider-format model from a heavier-duty range may be worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this unit suits your service volume, available space, or planned kitchen layout, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you make a decision.