Buffalo Twin Tank Twin Basket Countertop Fryer 2x3Ltr 2x2kW

This Buffalo countertop fryer runs two independent 3-litre tanks side by side, each with its own basket, heating element, and dial thermostat. Because the tanks operate entirely separately, you can fry different products at different temperatures simultaneously — a genuinely useful arrangement where keeping oils apart matters, such as frying fish alongside chips or managing allergen separation on a short menu.

In terms of throughput, this is a light-duty unit and it is worth being clear about that. Each 2kW element will hold a steady frying temperature during quiet or intermittent service, but recovery time after loading cold or frozen product is modest. It performs reliably where frying is secondary to the main kitchen output — not where continuous high-volume frying is required.

The practical strengths of this fryer are in its simplicity and flexibility:

• Two independent tanks allow different products to be fried simultaneously without cross-contamination
• Compact footprint suits counters where space is limited
• Fully disassembles for straightforward cleaning and oil changes
• Lid included to protect oil quality during downtime
• Lightweight build makes it easy to reposition or store when not in use

Installation is straightforward. Each tank connects to a standard 13A socket via its own power lead, so no dedicated electrical supply or trade installation is needed. There are no gas or water connections. The unit should be placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface with adequate clearance around the baskets, and sensible ventilation above the fryer is still advisable during use.

This fryer is well suited to cafés, snack bars, pop-up operations, village halls, small hospitality venues, and event catering where fried output is light and occasional. It is also used as supplementary capacity in larger kitchens to handle quieter periods or overflow. For sites with consistent frying demand across a full service, a higher-capacity countertop or floor-standing model is likely to be a better fit.

If you are weighing this up against your service volumes or available counter space, the team is happy to talk through your setup.