Imperial CIHPA-4-24 Four Ring Gas Hotplate

The Imperial CIHPA-4-24 is a four ring gas hotplate designed for continuous use in professional kitchen environments. Each burner uses Imperial's PyroCentric design, which produces two concentric rings of flame to distribute heat more evenly across the base of the pan — a practical advantage when cooking with varying pan sizes across the same service period. A high-output burner setting handles rapid boiling and high-heat cooking, while a low simmer setting allows precise heat reduction without removing pans from the hob.

In practice, this hotplate suits kitchens running sustained output across a shift. The even heat distribution from the dual-ring burner heads reduces the need to reposition pans, and the ability to move pots smoothly from section to section without obstruction supports a more efficient cooking workflow. The low simmer feature is particularly useful during service where holding sauces or stocks at temperature is required alongside higher-heat cooking on adjacent rings.

The unit is built with durability in mind for a working kitchen environment:

• Stainless steel front, sides, and landing ledge with welded seams for long-term robustness
• Cast iron burner heads are removable and designed to resist clogging
• Grates lift off in sections, making cleaning straightforward after service
• Anti-clogging shield in the grate protects pilots from grease and debris
• No gaskets or exposed screws on the unit, reducing maintenance points

This is a gas appliance and will require connection to a suitable gas supply by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Heavy-duty stainless steel legs with adjustable feet allow for levelling on uneven kitchen floors. The landing ledge provides useful working space alongside the cooking surface. Operators should confirm available gas supply capacity and floor space before installation, particularly if integrating into an existing battery of cooking equipment.

The CIHPA-4-24 is well suited to restaurants, pub kitchens, and catering operations where four rings of consistent gas output are needed throughout service. It is a practical choice for kitchens running moderate to high covers. For operations requiring greater output or additional rings, higher-capacity alternatives are available within the range.

If you're unsure whether this hotplate is the right fit for your kitchen's gas supply or service demands, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.