Valera CW35A Induction Wok Hob | Single Zone Commercial Induction

The Valera CW35A is a single-zone commercial induction hob designed specifically for wok cookery. Unlike a flat induction hob, the CW35A features a dished cooking surface that cradles a round-bottomed or flat-based wok, keeping it stable during fast, high-heat cooking. It works with any cookware that contains a ferrous element, including 18/8 stainless steel woks, making it compatible with most professional wok sets already in use.

Induction cooking transfers heat directly into the pan rather than through a radiant or gas element, which means response to control adjustments is near-immediate. For wok cookery in particular — where temperature management is central to the technique — this precision is a practical advantage during a busy service. There is no residual heat from a burner to manage, and no open flame, which reduces ambient heat in the kitchen and removes a source of combustion risk at the station.

From an operational standpoint, the CW35A offers several day-to-day advantages:

• Rapid heat response via rotary controls, giving the operator direct, intuitive command
• No combustion, reducing kitchen temperature and improving working conditions
• Smooth, dished surface with no grates or burner parts to disassemble for cleaning
• Lower energy draw compared to equivalent gas output, supporting running cost management
• Safer working environment where gas supply is unavailable or restricted

Because this is an induction unit, it requires a suitable electrical supply and the cookware in use must be ferrous-based — aluminium and copper pans will not work. The dished surface is purpose-built for wok use; it is not designed as a general flat-top cooking surface. Installation should be assessed against your existing electrical capacity, particularly if multiple units are planned for the same run.

The CW35A suits operations where wok-style cooking is a regular part of the menu — pan-Asian restaurants, noodle bars, and kitchens where a gas supply is not available or practical. It is a single-zone unit, so sites with high wok output across multiple covers may want to consider a multi-zone or higher-capacity alternative. For lighter or occasional use, it also works well as a supplementary station alongside an existing range.

If you are weighing up whether induction wok cookery fits your kitchen setup or service volume, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.