Cooking on Gas: Atosa brings high-output, value-led gas frying to UK foodservice with new launch

Commercial catering equipment manufacturer Atosa is expanding its cooking equipment portfolio with the launch of its High-Performance Gas Fryer range, giving pubs, restaurants, QSRs, takeaways and other high-volume foodservice operators access toncommercial frying performance at a competitive price point

The new ATFS range is being introduced to the UK as part of the CookRite portfolio, following a successful launch in Europe. The range comprises three single-tank natural gas models, offering outputs from 40kg to 75kg of chips per hour. With RRPs starting from £1,495+VAT, the range has been developed to deliver a strong combination of performance and value, with the entry-level ATFS-40NG delivering up to 40kg of output per hour from 21kW of power.

A number of comparable single-tank gas fryers on the market require higher power inputs while delivering lower stated outputs, meaning the ATFS range gives operators the opportunity to access high levels of frying capacity without the higher price point often associated with similar models.

The three models provide a choice of capacity to suit different levels of demand. The ATFS-40NG features a 21-litre oil tank, three burners and 21kW of power, delivering an output of up to 40kg per hour. The ATFS-50NG increases this to 28kW and four burners, with an output of up to 50kg per hour, while the top-of-the-range ATFS-75NG features a 29-litre tank, five burners and 35kW of power, delivering up to 75kg per hour.

Across the range, operators benefit from temperature adjustment from 95°C to 205°C, piezoelectric ignition, automatic emergency shutdown in the event of overheating and an oil collection tank. Fryer baskets are also included as standard.

For busy out-of-home operators, fryer capacity can have a direct impact on the speed and efficiency of service. The ATFS range is designed to keep up with demanding service periods, while allowing operators to select a model that matches their individual requirements and budget.

Commenting on the launch, Sandy Thomassen, Sales & Commercial Director at Atosa UK, says:

“The ATFS range is about giving operators the performance and capacity they need, at a price point that makes sense in today’s challenging trading environment. We don’t believe operators should have to pay a premium simply to get the frying capacity their business requires. With three models offering outputs from 40kg to 75kg per hour, there is a solution for a wide range of foodservice outlets.

And while the industry continues to move towards electric equipment, gas still has an important role to play. Not every kitchen has the electrical capacity to make the switch across all of its cooking equipment, so gas can provide a practical alternative for operators looking to manage their available power while still delivering the output required for a busy service.”

The launch of the ATFS range represents a further expansion of the CookRite cooking portfolio, bringing the same focus on practical performance and value that underpins its wider equipment offering.

For more information about the ATFS gas fryer range from Atosa UK please visit www.atosauk.com or call +44 (0)1604 700 853.