Commercial benchtop deep fryers for café counters, food trucks, small restaurants and secondary frying stations — gas and electric benchtop fryers in single and twin-vat formats designed for counter-top installation where floor space is limited. Our range of 3 models covers compact 8–12L gas benchtop fryers from Cookrite and electric benchtop fryers from Frymax. For the full commercial deep fryer range including floor-standing and twin-vat units, browse commercial deep fryers. Not sure whether to go benchtop or floor-standing? Read our bench-top vs floor-standing fryer guide before you decide.
When to choose a benchtop fryer
Benchtop units are the right choice when counter space is limited, output is moderate (café, food truck, small venue), or you need a secondary frying station alongside a main floor-standing fryer. Gas benchtop fryers heat faster and suit venues with a gas connection; electric benchtop fryers are easier to install and suit venues without gas. Read the full comparison in our bench-top vs floor-standing fryer guide.
Popular picks include the Cookrite 3-Tube Gas Deep Fryer — compact gas benchtop format for counter-top frying — and the Frymax V-Pan Deep Fryer (VP122) for benchtop electric frying.
Frequently asked questions
What size benchtop deep fryer do I need?
Benchtop fryers typically range from 6L to 18L oil capacity. A 6–8L single-vat fryer suits a café or food truck doing intermittent frying. An 8–12L vat is the standard for small restaurants. For sustained high-volume frying (pub kitchen, fish and chip shop), a floor-standing unit is more appropriate — see our commercial deep fryers range.
Gas or electric benchtop fryer — which is better?
Gas benchtop fryers heat oil faster (shorter recovery time between batches) and cost less to run in most AU states. They require a gas connection and licensed gasfitter for installation. Electric benchtop fryers plug into a standard commercial outlet (10A–15A), are easier to install, and are preferred for venues without gas. Electric is also safer in enclosed food trucks.
Can I use a benchtop fryer in a food truck?
Yes — compact electric benchtop fryers are commonly used in food trucks. Ensure the fryer is rated for the available power supply (10A or 15A outlet) and that the unit is secured against movement during transit. Gas benchtop fryers can be used in food trucks but require LPG-rated fittings and ventilation compliance.
Do you deliver benchtop deep fryers Australia-wide?
Yes — all benchtop fryers ship Australia-wide via express freight. These are compact countertop units and ship well without palletising. Fast dispatch to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and all states.
What is the warranty on commercial benchtop deep fryers?
Manufacturer-backed and varies by brand and model — see our warranty information page for full terms.
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