Broaster Vizu BR1800CELPGST LPG Gas Pressure Fryer Smart Touch

The Broaster Vizu BR1800CELPGST is a gas pressure fryer running on LPG, designed specifically for high-volume fried chicken production in commercial kitchens. Pressure frying works by sealing the cook vessel and frying under pressure, which reduces cook times, retains moisture inside the product, and significantly cuts oil absorption compared with open frying. The result is chicken that holds its texture and juiciness even when held for service — a meaningful operational advantage in any outlet where chicken is a core menu line.

In busy service environments, throughput is what determines whether a pressure fryer earns its place on the floor. The Vizu is rated to cook approximately 36 pieces of chicken per 10-minute cycle, which translates to a serious output capability during peak periods. The LPG configuration suits kitchens without a natural gas supply, making it a practical option for sites where mains gas is unavailable or where flexibility of placement is needed. Recovery between loads is strong, which matters when orders are stacking up and downtime between cycles is not an option.

Practical advantages for day-to-day operation include:

• 6-inch Smart Touch screen controller with straightforward programme navigation
• Auto-reset to preset after each cook cycle, reducing the risk of operator error during a busy service
• Integral filtration box and pump housed beneath the unit, allowing oil to be filtered and returned without manual handling
• Stainless steel construction throughout, supporting hygienic cleaning between services
• Pressure frying reduces oil absorption, which can lower oil consumption and running costs over time

At 138kg, this is a substantial piece of equipment. Installation planning should account for floor loading, LPG supply and pressure requirements, adequate ventilation above the fryer, and access clearance for the integral filter system beneath the unit. An LPG regulator and supply line of the correct specification will be required, and installation should be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer familiar with commercial catering equipment. The footprint is relatively compact at 457mm wide, but the overall height of 1152mm means overhead clearance and canopy positioning need to be confirmed before delivery.

The Vizu BR1800CELPGST is best suited to dedicated chicken operations, fast food restaurants, takeaway sites, and food service businesses where fried chicken is a primary or high-volume menu item. It is not a general-purpose fryer — it is a specialist pressure fryer, and its value is most clearly realised where chicken volume justifies the investment. Sites with lower throughput requirements may find a smaller-capacity pressure fryer more appropriate, while very high-volume or multi-lane operations may want to consider a larger or dual-unit configuration.

If you are assessing whether this model fits your service volume and kitchen setup, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to a purchase.