Imperial CIHPA-4-24 Four Ring Gas Hotplate

The Imperial CIHPA-4-24 is a four ring gas hotplate designed 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 — a practical advantage when different pan sizes are in use simultaneously across the same appliance during a busy service.

In day-to-day kitchen use, 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, allowing sauces and stocks to be held at temperature alongside high-heat cooking on adjacent rings, without the scorching risk that comes with keeping gas too high.

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

• PyroCentric dual-ring burner heads distribute heat evenly across varying pan sizes
• 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
• Stainless steel construction with welded seams and no exposed screws reduces 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, and the landing ledge provides useful additional working surface alongside the cooking area. Before installation, operators should confirm available gas supply capacity and floor space, particularly where this 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 with greater throughput demands or higher ring counts required, heavier-duty options are available within the range.

If you'd like guidance on whether this hotplate is the right fit for your gas supply setup and service volume, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.