Best Commercial Gas Fryers UK – Expert Comparison & Buyer’s Guide
Choosing the right commercial gas fryer depends on your kitchen setup, menu, and service volume. This guide compares our five bestselling models to help you make an informed decision.
Quick recommendation: For mobile caterers and takeaways looking for an LPG-powered workhorse, the Infernus Hurricane LPG Fryer is our top pick – combining 23L capacity with portability and reliability.
Best Gas Fryers Comparison
When it comes to serious frying, gas still rules the roost. Either in a high-output takeaway, a pub kitchen, or a mobile van, gas fryers offer the speed, efficiency, and responsiveness that chefs swear by.
All our top-selling models are available in both natural gas and LPG gas versions for mobile catering.
Here’s a look at our five best-selling gas fryers right now — and the types of businesses snapping them up.
1. Vansmart 650 Gas Fryer
Twin Tank, Two Basket | 400mm Wide
Don’t let the compact size fool you — the Vansmart 650 offers serious versatility with its twin tank design. Each tank has its own basket, giving you full control over cooking different foods side by side without flavour transfer. It’s efficient, practical, and built for kitchens where space is tight but demand is high.
Best for:
Mobile caterers & food trucks — Ideal for tight spaces where flexibility is key. Fry fish in one tank, chips in the other, and keep the queues moving.
2. Blue Seal FF18 Gas Fryer
Single Tank | Twin Basket | 18L Oil Capacity
The Blue Seal FF18 is a heavy-duty beast — rugged, fast-recovering, and engineered for high turnover. It’s the kind of kit you install and then forget about, because it just works.
Best suited for:
Busy Takeaways & Fast Food Chains – With an 18-litre capacity, it handles large batches with ease, making it ideal for operations where the fryer never really gets a break.
3. Infernus Hurricane Single Tank LPG Fryer
The Infernus Hurricane LPG fryer delivers exceptional performance for mobile catering and permanent installations alike. With a 23-litre oil capacity and twin baskets in a single tank design, it handles high-volume output while remaining space-efficient and portable.
Key Features:
- 23L capacity – handles 50+ portions per hour
- American Robertshaw gas control valve for precise temperature
- Twin basket design allows multi-product frying
- Suitable for both LPG and natural gas (conversion kit available)
- Compact footprint – ideal for mobile catering vans
Best for: Mobile caterers, takeaways, food trucks, and any commercial kitchen needing LPG compatibility and reliable performance.
4. Parry AGFP Table Top Gas Fryer
Single Tank | 7.5L Capacity | Compact & Efficient
The Parry AGFP is a reliable tabletop gas fryer with a 7.5-litre oil capacity — compact enough to fit almost anywhere, yet powerful enough to deliver consistently crisp results. It’s built in the UK, which means solid engineering and easy access to parts. Perfect for sites that need dependable frying without the bulk of a full freestanding unit.
Best suited for:
Snack Bars, Concessions & Backup Stations
Ideal for smaller venues or as a secondary fryer during busy service. Whether you’re frying chips on the side or handling light-duty lunch runs, it’s a great no-fuss performer.
5. Hosty Gas Fryer – 5 Burner
Flexible Basket Setup | High-Volume Performance
The Hosty fryer is built for serious output. Featuring five powerful burners, it delivers rapid heat-up and fast recovery — ideal for busy service. It comes with three baskets as standard, but can be configured to use either two large baskets or three smaller ones, depending on your needs. That makes it incredibly versatile, whether you’re batch frying chips or juggling multiple menu items at once.
Best for:
Pubs & casual dining venues — A powerhouse for high-demand kitchens where speed, volume, and flexibility are non-negotiable. Perfect for sites with a big menu and a steady stream of hungry customers.
Final Thoughts
It’s no accident that all of our top five best-sellers are gas fryers — they’re favoured for their instant heat, low running costs, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Whether you’re frying for a crowd from a mobile setup or running a bustling commercial kitchen, there’s a gas fryer on this list that’s built to match your pace.
Have questions about which model is right for you? Get in touch — we’ll help you choose the perfect fryer for your kitchen, your menu, and your budget.

