{"product_id":"comstock-castle-1048-48-in-countertop-gas-manual-griddle","title":"Comstock-Castle 1048, 48 In. Countertop Gas Manual Griddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Comstock-Castle 1048 is a 48-inch heavy-duty countertop manual griddle, built for fast-casual lines, prep stations, and food trucks that need a 48-inch manual griddle working steady through service without dropping plate temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a real kitchen, the 80,000 BTU output is split across manual control zones every 12 inches, so a line cook can run one section hot for searing while holding finished product at a lower flame on the next, no waiting for a thermostat to cycle. The 3\/4-inch-thick polished steel plate holds heat through wave after wave of cold product, so the surface temperature doesn't crater when you load a fresh batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the right call for fast-casual lines, prep stations, and food trucks at the high end of the volume range. If you're running a smaller line where one cook handles the griddle station, smaller siblings in the same series cut footprint and BTU draw without losing the core build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e48-Inch Polished Steel Plate at 3\/4-Inch Thickness\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cooking surface is 48 inches wide by 20 inches deep, with a 3\/4-inch-thick polished steel plate that holds heat through wave after wave of cold product without cratering the surface temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e4 Manual Heat Zones with Cast Iron Burners at 20,000 BTU Each\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe griddle is divided into 4 independent manual zones, each rated at 20,000 BTU and controlled by a separate brass valve with a standing pilot. A line cook can run one section hot for searing while holding finished product at a lower flame on the next, with no waiting for a thermostat to cycle and no electrical hookup required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull-Width Front Grease Trough with Removable Catch Drawer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full-width front grease trough drains into a large-capacity catch drawer that pulls out for fast cleanout at the end of service. Stainless steel splash guards taper to 3 inches at the back of the plate, protecting back-of-house wall surfaces from spatter and keeping the unit sanitation-compliant under daily wash-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWelded Stainless Steel Body on Stainless Steel Adjustable Legs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1048 body is welded stainless steel with an angle iron and aluminized steel inner frame, set on stainless steel adjustable feet so you can level it on an uneven kitchen counter or stand. Welded construction holds up against the hot-cold cycling and pan abuse a countertop griddle takes every day; bolted construction works loose after a season of service and shows up as a wobble in the legs or a misaligned grease drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Comstock-Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51275897864477,"sku":"1048","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4716\/2909\/files\/55358_1048_1c1f093e-b730-4c6f-917f-78aab77c7766.png?v=1779649478","url":"https:\/\/thechefstore.com\/products\/comstock-castle-1048-48-in-countertop-gas-manual-griddle","provider":"TheChefStore.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}