Falcon Dominator Plus E3101 Electric Three Hotplate Range Cooker

The Falcon Dominator Plus E3101 is an electric commercial range built around three full-depth rectangular cast iron hotplates and a large fan-assisted oven. It sits within Falcon's Dominator Plus series, which has been a consistent choice for professional kitchens across the UK for many years. The combination of solid-top hotplate cooking and a generously sized oven in a single unit makes it a practical centrepiece for a wide range of kitchen operations.

Cast iron solid-top hotplates are well regarded in busy kitchens because they provide even, controllable heat across the entire surface rather than discrete burner zones. This allows pots and pans to be moved between hotter and cooler areas of the plate during service, which suits high-tempo cooking where precise temperature management matters. Three hotplates give the kitchen brigade meaningful cooking surface without requiring the footprint of a larger range. The fan-assisted oven accepts 2/1 GN trays, which integrates cleanly with most commercial kitchenware already in use, and five shelf positions give reasonable flexibility for different tray depths and cooking requirements.

From an operational standpoint, this unit covers several common kitchen tasks from a single piece of equipment:

• Solid-top hotplates for sautéing, simmering, and batch cooking simultaneously
• Fan-assisted oven for even heat distribution and consistent results across multiple trays
• 2/1 GN oven compatibility reduces the need for bespoke trays
• Five shelf positions accommodate different menu requirements without reconfiguration
• Electric operation removes the need for a gas supply to this cooking station

Being electric, the E3101 requires a suitable three-phase electrical supply and appropriate circuit protection — this is not a standard single-phase connection, and installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician. The unit will need adequate clearance around it to meet ventilation and fire safety requirements, and it should sit beneath an appropriately rated extraction canopy. It is worth confirming the floor loading and available space before ordering, as commercial ranges of this type are substantial pieces of equipment.

The E3101 is well suited to mid-sized operations such as hotel kitchens, pub restaurants, staff canteens, and independent restaurants where a reliable all-electric cooking solution is preferred or where gas is not available. It is a practical choice where the kitchen produces a varied menu and needs flexibility across both hob and oven cooking. For very high-volume operations or larger brigades working multiple services, it is worth considering whether a wider or more heavily specified range would better meet demand — we are happy to talk through the options.

If you are unsure whether this model is the right specification for your kitchen's volume and layout, our team is glad to help you work through it before you commit.