The Venancio PGM36G-CT Gas Griddle
The Venancio PGM36G-CT is a 36 inch wide Prime Series countertop gas griddle with a 3/4 inch thick polished carbon steel plate over three 30,000 BTU burners. It is the right size for a food truck, a cafe breakfast station, a concession stand, or a small line that needs a flat top for eggs, bacon, quesadillas, and a few burgers at a time without giving up three feet of counter to a heavier unit. Total input is 90,000 BTU on natural gas or propane, with one burner and one manual valve per 12 inch section, so you can run the left third hot and the right third as a holding zone. The 3/4 inch plate heats up faster than a 1 inch plate and is lighter to move, but it will drop more surface temperature under a big load of frozen product, so it fits moderate volume rather than a nonstop burger line. It connects through a 3/4 inch NPT rear gas fitting with the included pressure regulator, needs no electrical supply, and ships as a natural gas or propane unit as specified; a propane conversion kit is an option rather than a standard inclusion.
3/4 Inch Polished Carbon Steel Plate, Fully Welded
The working plate is 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) thick polished carbon steel, fully welded rather than bolted, so grease and marinade cannot work into a seam between the plate and the body. The polished surface seasons in quickly and releases eggs and pancakes with less oil than a rough-milled plate. The cooking surface is 19 11/16 inches deep, which holds a row of burgers with room for buns behind them, and 12 gauge splash guards on the back and sides keep spatter off the wall and the neighboring equipment.
Three 30,000 BTU Enamelled Burners Every 12 Inches
Three enamelled steel burners sit one per 12 inch section, each rated 30,000 BTU/h, for a total of 90,000 BTU on natural gas or propane. Spacing a burner every 12 inches means each third of the plate has its own flame directly underneath rather than relying on the steel to carry heat from a burner two sections over, so the cook gets three usable zones. The pilots are accessible through the front panel, so a cook checks or relights a pilot at the line instead of pulling the griddle away from the wall. Manual control valves let the cook set flame height by eye, which suits a short menu and an experienced hand.
Removable Stainless Steel Grease Trap with 2.43 Gallon Capacity
Scrapings and rendered fat run off the front edge into a stainless steel grease trap that slides out for emptying. On the 36 inch model the trap holds 2.43 gallons (9.2 L), enough for a full breakfast service before it needs dumping. The front and sides are stainless steel, and the knobs are black paint injected aluminum, which hold up to heat and impact near the plate better than plastic.
Legs, Dimensions, and Gas Requirements
The griddle stands on 4 inch adjustable chromed carbon steel legs, so it levels on a counter or stand that is slightly out of true. Overall it measures 36 inches wide, 30 33/64 inches deep, and 16 27/32 inches high, and it weighs 227 pounds, so two people should set it in place. Gas enters at the rear through a 3/4 inch NPT fitting, and the included regulator sets 4 inch W.C. manifold pressure on natural gas or 10 inch W.C. on propane. The supply line and any flexible connector must be 3/4 inch or larger. Specify the gas type when ordering, and check altitude specifications above 2,000 feet.
About Venancio
Venancio is a manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment with roots in South American foodservice and a long focus on heavy-duty gas appliances. The brand is best known for commercial ranges, griddles, and charbroilers designed around open-burner performance, high heat output, and stainless steel construction. Venancio equipment is commonly used in restaurants and operations that rely on live-fire cooking and continuous service. Products are engineered with accessible components to support maintenance and repairs, and the brand maintains a reputation for consistent build quality, practical design, and dependable parts support for commercial kitchens.
Features & Benefits
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36 inch countertop griddle for food trucks, cafe breakfast stations, concession stands, and small lines
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3/4 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that heats quickly and seasons in fast
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Fully welded griddle plate with no seam for grease to work into
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Three enamelled steel burners rated 30,000 BTU each, one per 12 inch section, for three heat zones
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Total input of 90,000 BTU on natural gas or propane
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Manual control valve per burner for setting flame by eye
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Pilots accessible through the front panel
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Removable stainless steel grease trap with 2.43 gallon capacity
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12 gauge splash guards on the back and sides
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Stainless steel front and sides
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Black paint injected aluminum knobs that resist heat and impact
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4 inch adjustable chromed carbon steel legs
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3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection with pressure regulator included
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Optional propane conversion kit
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36 inch countertop griddle for food trucks, cafe breakfast stations, concession stands, and small lines
3/4 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that heats quickly and seasons in fast
Fully welded griddle plate with no seam for grease to work into
Three enamelled steel burners rated 30,000 BTU each, one per 12 inch section, for three heat zones
Total input of 90,000 BTU on natural gas or propane
The Venancio PGM36G-CT Gas Griddle
The Venancio PGM36G-CT is a 36 inch wide Prime Series countertop gas griddle with a 3/4 inch thick polished carbon steel plate over three 30,000 BTU burners. It is the right size for a food truck, a cafe breakfast station, a concession stand, or a small line that needs a flat top for eggs, bacon, quesadillas, and a few burgers at a time without giving up three feet of counter to a heavier unit. Total input is 90,000 BTU on natural gas or propane, with one burner and one manual valve per 12 inch section, so you can run the left third hot and the right third as a holding zone. The 3/4 inch plate heats up faster than a 1 inch plate and is lighter to move, but it will drop more surface temperature under a big load of frozen product, so it fits moderate volume rather than a nonstop burger line. It connects through a 3/4 inch NPT rear gas fitting with the included pressure regulator, needs no electrical supply, and ships as a natural gas or propane unit as specified; a propane conversion kit is an option rather than a standard inclusion.
3/4 Inch Polished Carbon Steel Plate, Fully Welded
The working plate is 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) thick polished carbon steel, fully welded rather than bolted, so grease and marinade cannot work into a seam between the plate and the body. The polished surface seasons in quickly and releases eggs and pancakes with less oil than a rough-milled plate. The cooking surface is 19 11/16 inches deep, which holds a row of burgers with room for buns behind them, and 12 gauge splash guards on the back and sides keep spatter off the wall and the neighboring equipment.
Three 30,000 BTU Enamelled Burners Every 12 Inches
Three enamelled steel burners sit one per 12 inch section, each rated 30,000 BTU/h, for a total of 90,000 BTU on natural gas or propane. Spacing a burner every 12 inches means each third of the plate has its own flame directly underneath rather than relying on the steel to carry heat from a burner two sections over, so the cook gets three usable zones. The pilots are accessible through the front panel, so a cook checks or relights a pilot at the line instead of pulling the griddle away from the wall. Manual control valves let the cook set flame height by eye, which suits a short menu and an experienced hand.
Removable Stainless Steel Grease Trap with 2.43 Gallon Capacity
Scrapings and rendered fat run off the front edge into a stainless steel grease trap that slides out for emptying. On the 36 inch model the trap holds 2.43 gallons (9.2 L), enough for a full breakfast service before it needs dumping. The front and sides are stainless steel, and the knobs are black paint injected aluminum, which hold up to heat and impact near the plate better than plastic.
Legs, Dimensions, and Gas Requirements
The griddle stands on 4 inch adjustable chromed carbon steel legs, so it levels on a counter or stand that is slightly out of true. Overall it measures 36 inches wide, 30 33/64 inches deep, and 16 27/32 inches high, and it weighs 227 pounds, so two people should set it in place. Gas enters at the rear through a 3/4 inch NPT fitting, and the included regulator sets 4 inch W.C. manifold pressure on natural gas or 10 inch W.C. on propane. The supply line and any flexible connector must be 3/4 inch or larger. Specify the gas type when ordering, and check altitude specifications above 2,000 feet.
About Venancio
Venancio is a manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment with roots in South American foodservice and a long focus on heavy-duty gas appliances. The brand is best known for commercial ranges, griddles, and charbroilers designed around open-burner performance, high heat output, and stainless steel construction. Venancio equipment is commonly used in restaurants and operations that rely on live-fire cooking and continuous service. Products are engineered with accessible components to support maintenance and repairs, and the brand maintains a reputation for consistent build quality, practical design, and dependable parts support for commercial kitchens.
Features & Benefits
-
36 inch countertop griddle for food trucks, cafe breakfast stations, concession stands, and small lines
-
3/4 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that heats quickly and seasons in fast
-
Fully welded griddle plate with no seam for grease to work into
-
Three enamelled steel burners rated 30,000 BTU each, one per 12 inch section, for three heat zones
-
Total input of 90,000 BTU on natural gas or propane
-
Manual control valve per burner for setting flame by eye
-
Pilots accessible through the front panel
-
Removable stainless steel grease trap with 2.43 gallon capacity
-
12 gauge splash guards on the back and sides
-
Stainless steel front and sides
-
Black paint injected aluminum knobs that resist heat and impact
-
4 inch adjustable chromed carbon steel legs
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3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection with pressure regulator included
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Optional propane conversion kit
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Specifications
| Series | Prime Series |
| Configuration | Countertop manual griddle |
| Plate Material | Polished carbon steel |
| Plate Thickness | 3/4 in. |
| Cooking Surface Depth | 19 11/16 in. |
| Number of Burners | 3 |
| Burner Type | Enamelled steel |
| Burner Spacing | Every 12 in. |
| Burner Rating, Natural Gas | 30,000 BTU/h each |
| Burner Rating, Propane | 30,000 BTU/h each |
| Total Input, Natural Gas | 90,000 BTU/h |
| Total Input, Propane | 90,000 BTU/h |
| Controls | 3 manual valves |
| Pilot Access | Through front panel |
| Grease Trap | Removable stainless steel, 2.43 gal |
| Splash Guards | 12 gauge |
| Manifold Pressure, Natural Gas | 4 in. W.C. |
| Manifold Pressure, Propane | 10 in. W.C. |
| Gas Connection | 3/4 in. NPT rear |
| Electrical | None required |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless steel front and sides |
| Knobs | Black paint injected aluminum |
| Legs | 4 in. adjustable chromed carbon steel |
| Width | 36 in. |
| Depth | 30 33/64 in. |
| Height | 16 27/32 in. |
| Net Weight | 227 lb |
| Shipping Crate Dimensions | 40 5/32 x 34 1/4 x 19 19/64 in. |
| Gross Weight | 273 lb |
| Included Accessories | Pressure regulator |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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1 Year
Labor
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1 Year
Parts
36 inch countertop griddle for food trucks, cafe breakfast stations, concession stands, and small lines