Parry PGC6 Gas Chargrill | Dual Zone Commercial Chargrill

The Parry PGC6 is a gas-fired commercial chargrill designed for professional kitchen environments where consistent, high-heat grilling is a regular part of service. It uses lava rock as its heat medium, which produces the radiant heat and characteristic charred flavour associated with chargrilling — a cooking method that combines both radiant and conductive heat transfer to achieve properly marked, well-cooked results across meat, fish, and vegetables alike.

Two independent cooking zones allow the operator to run different heat levels simultaneously, which is a practical advantage during service when different proteins or portion sizes need to be managed at the same time. The Piezo ignition makes lighting straightforward, and the variable temperature controls on each zone give a reasonable degree of control over the cooking surface. The stainless steel construction is appropriate for a commercial environment and holds up well under daily use.

In operational terms, this unit suits kitchens where chargrilling is a regular menu feature rather than an occasional offering. It handles the kind of throughput you'd expect from a mid-volume restaurant, pub kitchen, or hotel operation running grilled dishes through a lunch and evening service.

• Two independent zones let you manage different heat levels simultaneously
• Lava rock cooking delivers the radiant heat needed for authentic chargrill flavour and branding
• Table or stand mounting gives flexibility to suit different kitchen layouts
• Automatic flame failure device adds a baseline level of operational safety
• Crumb tray included, making daily clean-down more manageable

On the practical side, gas chargrills of this type require adequate extraction overhead — the smoke and grease particulates produced during cooking demand a well-sized canopy and filtration system. The unit should be positioned with sufficient clearance from adjacent surfaces and equipment. If your kitchen isn't already set up for gas chargrill cooking, it's worth reviewing your ventilation capacity before committing to installation.

The PGC6 is well suited to operations that need a reliable, mid-sized chargrill capable of supporting regular service without the footprint or cost of a larger unit. For very high-volume sites running chargrilled dishes as a core menu driver, a heavier-duty model with greater cooking surface area may be worth considering. Equally, for kitchens where chargrilling is only occasional, a smaller or more versatile unit might be a better fit.

If you're unsure whether this model is the right match for your service volume or kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you order.