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Buffalo Commercial Rice Cooker 6Ltr Dry / 13Ltr Cooked

SKU: J300

£131.00(£157.20 inc VAT)

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The Buffalo 6Ltr rice cooker is a straightforward electric countertop unit designed for commercial kitchens that serve rice regularly. It takes 6 litres of dry rice per batch and produces 13 litres of cooked rice — enough to support a consistent service in a busy takeaway, restaurant, or staff canteen without constant monitoring.

Operation is simple by design. Once the rice reaches temperature, the unit switches automatically from cook mode to keep-warm, holding the rice at a safe serving temperature until it's needed. This frees up kitchen staff to focus elsewhere rather than watching a pot, and it reduces the risk of rice sitting out at unsafe temperatures during a long service period.

From a practical standpoint, the unit offers a number of day-to-day advantages:

  • Automatic cook-to-keep-warm switching reduces the need for staff supervision
  • Non-stick inner pot makes cleaning straightforward between batches
  • Stainless steel lid and outer body hold up well in commercial environments
  • Consistent results batch to batch with minimal operator input
  • Compact footprint suits countertop use in kitchens with limited space

Installation is uncomplicated — this is a plug-in electric unit requiring a standard connection, and no specialist installation work is needed beyond a suitable countertop position with access to a power supply. It's worth considering workflow placement carefully; positioning near the pass or service area tends to work well so rice can be portioned quickly during service.

This model is well suited to smaller to medium-volume operations — takeaways, cafés, small restaurants, and canteens where rice forms a regular part of the menu but isn't needed in very large quantities simultaneously. For higher-volume sites turning over multiple large batches throughout a service, a larger-capacity model may be worth considering.

If you're unsure whether this capacity is the right fit for your service volume, we're happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

How much cooked rice does this unit produce per batch, and is that enough for busy service?

Each batch produces 13 litres of cooked rice from 6 litres dry, which is sufficient for steady service in a small to medium-volume operation such as a takeaway, café, or restaurant. For kitchens serving large volumes simultaneously or needing continuous output across multiple sittings, a higher-capacity unit may be a more practical choice.

Does the rice cooker need any special installation or electrical connection?

No specialist installation is required. The unit is a plug-in electric appliance suited to countertop use, so you simply need a suitable power supply nearby and adequate counter space. It's worth positioning it close to your service or plating area to keep workflow efficient during busy periods.

How does the keep-warm function work in practice, and is it safe for food hygiene purposes?

Once the rice has finished cooking, the unit switches automatically to keep-warm mode, maintaining the rice at a holding temperature until it's served. As with any holding equipment, it's good practice to monitor holding times in line with your food safety procedures and avoid holding rice for extended periods beyond your HACCP guidelines.
Buffalo Commercial Rice Cooker 6Ltr Dry / 13Ltr Cooked

£131.00(£157.20 inc VAT)

£131.00(£157.20 inc VAT)

The Buffalo 6Ltr rice cooker is a straightforward electric countertop unit designed for commercial kitchens that serve rice regularly. It takes 6 litres of dry rice per batch and produces 13 litres of cooked rice — enough to support a consistent service in a busy takeaway, restaurant, or staff canteen without constant monitoring.

Operation is simple by design. Once the rice reaches temperature, the unit switches automatically from cook mode to keep-warm, holding the rice at a safe serving temperature until it's needed. This frees up kitchen staff to focus elsewhere rather than watching a pot, and it reduces the risk of rice sitting out at unsafe temperatures during a long service period.

From a practical standpoint, the unit offers a number of day-to-day advantages:

  • Automatic cook-to-keep-warm switching reduces the need for staff supervision
  • Non-stick inner pot makes cleaning straightforward between batches
  • Stainless steel lid and outer body hold up well in commercial environments
  • Consistent results batch to batch with minimal operator input
  • Compact footprint suits countertop use in kitchens with limited space

Installation is uncomplicated — this is a plug-in electric unit requiring a standard connection, and no specialist installation work is needed beyond a suitable countertop position with access to a power supply. It's worth considering workflow placement carefully; positioning near the pass or service area tends to work well so rice can be portioned quickly during service.

This model is well suited to smaller to medium-volume operations — takeaways, cafés, small restaurants, and canteens where rice forms a regular part of the menu but isn't needed in very large quantities simultaneously. For higher-volume sites turning over multiple large batches throughout a service, a larger-capacity model may be worth considering.

If you're unsure whether this capacity is the right fit for your service volume, we're happy to talk it through.