Imperial CIHPA-4-24 Four Ring Gas Hotplate

The Imperial CIHPA-4-24 is a four ring gas hotplate built for continuous use in professional kitchen environments. Each burner uses Imperial's PyroCentric design, which produces two concentric rings of flame to spread heat more evenly across the base of the pan. This is a practical advantage in busy service periods where different pan sizes are in use simultaneously across the same appliance.

In a working kitchen, the dual-ring burner heads reduce the need to reposition pans to find an even heat source, and the smooth, unobstructed grate layout allows pots to be moved between rings without lifting. The low simmer setting is genuinely useful during service — it allows sauces and stocks to be held at temperature alongside high-heat cooking on adjacent rings, without the risk of scorching that comes with keeping gas too high.

The unit is constructed with the demands of daily kitchen use in mind:

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

This is a gas appliance and must be installed and connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Heavy-duty stainless steel legs with adjustable feet allow levelling on uneven floors. The landing ledge provides additional working surface alongside the cooking area. Before installation, operators should confirm available gas supply capacity and floor space, particularly where the unit will sit within an existing battery of cooking equipment.

The CIHPA-4-24 is well suited to restaurants, pub kitchens, and catering operations running moderate to high covers where reliable, consistent gas output across four rings is needed throughout service. For sites requiring additional rings or higher throughput, heavier-duty options are available within the range.

If you'd like to talk through whether this hotplate is the right match for your kitchen's gas supply and service demands, the team is happy to help before you make a decision.