Imperial CIHPA-6-36 Six Ring Gas Hotplate

The Imperial CIHPA-6-36 is a six-ring gas hotplate built for sustained, high-output cooking in commercial kitchens. Each burner uses Imperial's PyroCentric design, which produces two concentric rings of flame to distribute heat evenly across the base of the pan regardless of its size. A low simmer mode on each burner gives chefs the control needed for sauces and reductions alongside full-power hob cooking — both running simultaneously if required.

In a busy service environment, consistent heat distribution and fast response matter more than headline BTU figures. The PyroCentric burner design reduces hot spots and supports even cooking when multiple pans of different sizes are in use at once. The six-ring configuration suits kitchens where sauté, sauce, and stock work run in parallel, and the unit is built to handle that kind of sustained demand without performance drop-off during long services.

From an operational standpoint, the unit has been designed with cleaning and maintenance in mind:

• Cast iron burner heads are removable and anti-clogging by design
• Grates lift off in sections, making post-service cleaning straightforward
• A shield integrated into the grate protects the pilot from grease and debris
• No gaskets or exposed screws on the unit surface — fewer points for grease to accumulate
• Pans slide continuously across the grate surface between burners without lifting

The unit requires a natural gas or LPG connection depending on configuration — this should be confirmed at the point of order. Installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer in the UK, and local ventilation requirements will apply. The heavy-duty stainless steel legs with adjustable feet allow for levelling on uneven kitchen floors. The unit's footprint suits a dedicated hob position in a main cooking line rather than a standalone or drop-in installation.

This hotplate is well suited to restaurants, pub kitchens, and catering operations where a high-output multi-ring gas range is needed as the core of a cooking suite. It is a practical choice for kitchens running à la carte covers or high-volume service where control and durability are priorities. For very large operations or sites requiring additional rings or integrated oven bases, heavier-duty configurations are available.

If you're putting together a cooking line or want to check this unit is the right fit for your kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.