Parry USHO Solid Top Gas Range Oven

The Parry USHO is a solid top gas range oven designed for continuous use in commercial kitchens. It combines a solid top burner section with a full static gas oven below, giving kitchen teams a practical, general-purpose cooking platform capable of handling a wide range of daily tasks without the need for specialised attachments or complex controls.

The solid top configuration earns its place in busy kitchens by delivering an even spread of heat across the full cooking surface. This makes it straightforward to move pans freely, hold pots at temperature, and manage several items at once during a demanding service period — something a traditional open-burner layout does not always allow. The static oven beneath is well suited to roasting, baking, and finishing work across a standard service shift.

Parry have built the USHO on a heavy-duty chassis mounted on 50mm box section, which provides meaningful rigidity compared to lighter-duty alternatives. Practical construction details that translate directly into day-to-day operational value include:

• Full enamel oven liner and drip tray, keeping daily cleaning straightforward
• Heavy-duty pan supports across the solid top surface for stability under load
• Two chrome-plated oven racks with three rack positions for flexible oven use
• Piezo ignition to the oven — no separate ignition tool required
• Castors fitted as standard, making repositioning or cleaning behind the unit easier
• Flame failure device fitted as a standard safety measure

Installation requires a gas connection via a half-inch BSP fitting and must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Adequate overhead ventilation and extraction are essential, as they are with any gas cooking equipment. The castor-mounted base aids positioning, but operators should confirm adequate clearance around the unit to satisfy ventilation and safety requirements before finalising placement.

The USHO is a well-established choice for small to medium-sized operations — pubs, cafés, smaller restaurants, and catering kitchens where a reliable gas range needs to cover the majority of daily cooking without occupying excessive floor space. For higher-volume sites running extended double services, or kitchens where multiple independent cooking zones are needed simultaneously, a heavier-duty or larger-footprint range may be worth considering.

If you are weighing this up against your service volume or have questions about how it would fit into your kitchen layout, the team are always happy to talk it through.