Broaster Vizu BR1800CENATST Pressure Fryer Smart Touch Nat Gas

The Broaster Vizu BR1800CENATST is a natural gas pressure fryer built for high-volume chicken operations. Pressure frying works by cooking food under a sealed, pressurised environment, which retains moisture inside the product while the exterior crisps. The result is consistently juicy chicken with a shorter cook cycle than conventional open frying — a combination that matters considerably when throughput is under pressure during a busy service.

In practice, the BR1800CENATST is designed to handle serious output. The unit is capable of cooking approximately 36 pieces of chicken per 10-minute cycle, which makes it a realistic fit for quick-service restaurants, takeaways, and food-to-go operations where fried chicken is a core menu item and queue times are critical. Recovery between loads is an important factor with any high-output fryer, and the natural gas supply allows the unit to maintain working temperatures consistently across back-to-back cycles without the kind of extended recovery times that undermine service pace.

The Smart Touch controller runs on a 6-inch touchscreen and is designed to reduce operator error in practice. It automatically resets to the preset programme after each cook cycle, which means less reliance on individual operator attention during a busy service and fewer inconsistent batches. Key operational advantages include:

• Automatic programme reset after each cook reduces the risk of mis-set temperatures or timings
• Preset recipe storage supports consistent results across different operators and shifts
• Integrated filtration system with pump allows oil to be filtered and returned without manual handling
• Stainless steel construction is practical for cleaning and holds up well under daily commercial use
• Pressure cooking retains product moisture, reducing shrinkage and supporting portion consistency

The integrated filter box and pump sit beneath the fryer body. Oil is filtered and pumped back into the vessel automatically, which reduces both the safety risk associated with manual oil handling and the rate at which oil degrades — a meaningful factor for running costs over time. Installation requires a natural gas supply sized appropriately for a commercial fryer of this output, along with suitable extraction ventilation above the unit. At 104kg, the BR1800CENATST requires a solid, level surface and should be factored into any flooring or equipment layout assessments prior to installation. Access to the filtration system beneath the unit should be confirmed during planning. This unit is natural gas only — it is not a dual-fuel model.

The BR1800CENATST is well suited to dedicated chicken QSR operations, takeaways, and food-to-go counters where fried chicken is a volume menu item. It will be most effective where a natural gas supply is already in place and where extraction is adequate for a high-output fryer. For lower-volume sites or operations where fried chicken is a secondary rather than primary menu category, a smaller-capacity model may be more appropriate. Equally, for very high-volume multi-lane operations, it is worth discussing whether a single unit will meet peak demand or whether a paired installation makes more sense.

If you are working through kitchen layout, gas supply sizing, or want to talk through whether this fryer suits your service model, our team is happy to work through the details with you before you commit.