Commercial Charbroilers
Grill marks and smoky char aren't optional on a menu built around steaks, burgers, chicken, or fish. A commercial charbroiler gives you that open-flame flavor on demand, night after night, without needing an outdoor grill setup. The right one keeps up with a full dinner rush without losing heat or slowing down your line.
Chef Mart Restaurant Supply stocks commercial charbroilers for restaurants, steakhouses, burger concepts, and foodservice operations across Houston and beyond. We carry radiant and char-rock models in multiple widths, all backed by a team that actually knows commercial kitchens and a Houston showroom where you can see the equipment in person before you buy it.
Shop Radiant and Char-Rock Charbroilers
If you're outfitting a smaller
line or a satellite station, the Migali Competitor Series Radiant Charbroiler, 24" W is a solid starting point, delivering 70,000 BTU from two U-shaped burners across a 24" by 20" cooking surface. Step up to the Migali Competitor Series Radiant Charbroiler, 36" W for 105,000 BTU across three burners, or the Migali Competitor Series Radiant Charbroiler, 48" W for 140,000 BTU across four burners when your menu calls for higher throughput. All three ship configured for natural gas with an LP conversion kit included, and all use heavy-duty cast iron cooking grates that can sit flat or sloped
depending on what you're grilling.
If your menu leans toward char-rock flavor instead of open radiants, we also carry the Migali Competitor Series Char-Rock Broiler in the same 24", 36", and 48" widths, using cast iron radiants over a rock bed to add a different character to grilled proteins and vegetables.
For higher-volume kitchens, the
Wolf ACB36 36" Gas Charbroiler runs six burners over cast iron grates for a heavier-duty option, and the Wolf ACB60 62.1" Wide Low-Profile
Gas Charbroiler scales up to eleven burners for kitchens running charbroiled items at real volume.
Every charbroiler above uses a removable grease trough and a stainless-steel exterior, so daily cleanup and long-term durability aren't an afterthought.
Radiant vs. Char-Rock: Which Fits Your Menu?
Both styles use gas burners underneath the cooking grates, but the way they transfer heat to the food is different, and that difference shows up on the plate.
Radiant charbroilers direct heat straight up from U-shaped burners through the grates, giving you a strong sear and classic grill marks. They're the standard choice for steaks, burgers, and chicken where you want consistent, direct heat.
Char-rock broilers pass heat through a bed of volcanic rock before it reaches the food, which helps distribute flare-ups more evenly and can add a slightly different smoke character to what you're grilling. Some operators prefer this style for menus built around a heavier grilled or smoked profile.
Neither is objectively better. It comes down to the flavor profile you're going for and how your kitchen handles grease and flare-up management, and that's a conversation our team has with Houston operators regularly.
Choosing the Right Width for Your Kitchen
Charbroiler width determines how much you can cook at once, which matters most during your busiest hour of service.
If you're not sure which width matches your ticket volume, bring your menu into the showroom and our team will help you figure out what makes sense before you commit.
If you're building out a full cookline, pair your charbroiler with our griddles and restaurant ranges to round out the rest of your setup.
Why Houston Operators Buy Their Charbroilers from Chef Mart
A charbroiler runs hot, runs
constantly, and takes a beating during service, so it's not something you want
to buy sight unseen. Chef Mart Restaurant Supply gives Houston-area restaurant owners and foodservice operators a better way to buy one:
See it before you buy it. Our Houston showroom carries the radiant and char-rock charbroilers on this
page, so you can check burner spacing, grate weight, and build quality in
person instead of guessing from photos.
Get advice from people who know
about kitchens. Our team has helped Houston restaurants and steakhouses
with spec cooking equipment for years. We'll ask about your menu and your
ticket volume before pointing you toward a specific width or style.
Competitive pricing, no games. We price our charbroilers to compete, and we're upfront about what you're paying for.
Delivery support that doesn't stop at the curb. We help coordinate delivery so your new charbroiler gets from our floor to your kitchen without becoming your problem to solve.
A team that thinks past the sale. If your charbroiler is part of a larger cookline build-out, our commercial kitchen installation services can help plan gas hookups, ventilation, and layout so it works from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
A radiant charbroiler sends
heat straight up through cast iron grates for a strong sear and classic grill
marks. A char-rock broiler passes heat through a bed of volcanic rock first,
which can help manage flare-ups and adds a different flavor character. Both run
on natural gas or propane.
It depends on your menu and
ticket volume. A 24”-unit suits lighter charbroiled menus or smaller kitchens,
while 36" and 48"-plus models fit full-service restaurants and high-volume steakhouses. Our team can help you match your actual service
demands.
The charbroilers we carry ship are
configured for natural gas with an LP conversion kit included, so they can be field converted to propane if that fits your setup better.
Yes. The charbroilers we carry
are available to view at our Houston showroom, where you can compare radiant and char-rock styles and ask our team questions directly.
You shouldn't have to guess which charbroiler is right for your kitchen. Chef Mart Restaurant Supply gives Houston restaurant owners and foodservice operators a place to see radiant and char-rock charbroilers in person, get straight answers from people who understand commercial kitchens, and buy at a competitive price with delivery support built in.
Visit our Houston showroom, call our team at (713) 776-0059, or contact our
team to get a quote and find the charbroiler that fits your kitchen.
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