A commercial rotisserie roasts chickens evenly as they turn, and with glass on both sides it sells them too: the slowly turning, browning birds are a display in themselves. This collection covers electric basket rotisseries from Benchstar and Anvil for takeaways, delis, cafes and hot food counters.
Rotisseries in this range
Benchstar YXD-266E
The Benchstar YXD-266E is a heavy-duty electric basket rotisserie that roasts 8 to 12 birds per cycle across four baskets. It combines radiant heat, which colours the skin, with convection heat, which cooks through evenly. A heavy-duty 80 W motor turns the basket cage, and toughened glass doors at the front and rear let staff load from the back while customers watch from the front. It needs a 20 A single-phase supply.
Anvil CGA0008
The Anvil CGA0008 roasts 8 birds, two per basket across four baskets, in full stainless steel with glass at the front and back. It has an internal light, a timer and thermostatic heating control, and needs a 15 A supply. With glass on both sides it can sit in a servery opening, selling to the customer while the staff side stays accessible.
Basket rotisseries
Both models here use baskets rather than individual spits. Baskets load and unload as a group, which is faster during a busy service, and they hold birds of slightly different sizes securely as the cage turns.
Choosing a rotisserie
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Capacity. Size by birds per cycle: 8 on the Anvil CGA0008, 8 to 12 on the Benchstar YXD-266E.
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Power supply. The YXD-266E needs a 20 A supply and the CGA0008 a 15 A supply; have an electrician confirm your circuit.
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Display. Front and rear glass suits a servery or counter where customers can see the birds.
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Ventilation. Rotisseries give off heat and cooking fumes, so plan suitable extraction.
Cooked chickens are often held hot after roasting until they sell. Plan holding alongside the rotisserie so birds stay at a safe temperature and sell at their best.
For holding cooked chickens, see our countertop food displays and holding cabinets, or browse commercial cooking equipment. Popular models include the Benchstar YXD-266E basket rotisserie and the Anvil CGA0008 8 bird rotisserie.
Frequently asked questions
How many chickens does a commercial rotisserie cook at once?
The Anvil CGA0008 roasts 8 birds and the Benchstar YXD-266E roasts 8 to 12 birds per cycle, across four baskets.
Do commercial rotisseries need a special power outlet?
Yes. The Benchstar YXD-266E needs a 20 A single-phase supply and the Anvil CGA0008 a 15 A supply. Have an electrician confirm your circuit.
Why does a rotisserie have glass on both sides?
Glass on both sides lets staff load from the back while customers see the birds from the front, so the rotisserie works as a display as well as a cooker.
What is a basket rotisserie?
A rotisserie that holds birds in baskets on a turning cage, rather than on individual spits. Baskets load and unload as a group, which speeds up service.
Does a rotisserie need ventilation?
Yes. Rotisseries give off heat and cooking fumes, so plan suitable extraction with your fit-out contractor.
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