The Venancio R72CT-72T Gas Griddle
The Venancio R72CT-72T is a 72 inch wide Restaurant Series countertop gas griddle with a 1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate, six burners, and a thermostat on each burner section. It is built for a kitchen that needs the same plate temperature every morning regardless of who lit it: a hotel breakfast line, a multi-unit burger operation, or a commissary cooking pancakes and eggs to a standard. Total input is 150,000 BTU on either natural gas or propane, split across six 12 inch zones, so you can hold the left end at a searing temperature for smash burgers while the right end sits lower for eggs and French toast, and the thermostat cycles each burner to hold that set point through a rush. The thick plate takes time to come up, so light it early, and it is heavy at 922 pounds, so plan a stand or cabinet base rated for that load rather than a light shelf. It needs a 3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection, no electrical supply, and ships with an installation kit that includes the pressure regulating valve and a propane conversion kit.
Thermostatic Control on Six 12 Inch Zones
Each of the six burners answers to its own thermostat, so the cook turns a knob to a temperature rather than to a flame height, and the valve cycles the burner to hold the plate there. Unlike a manual griddle, where a new cook has to learn how much flame gives a good sear on this particular plate, a thermostatic griddle lets you write the temperature on the prep sheet and get the same result on every shift. A safety system through an automatic pilot valve shuts the gas to a burner if its pilot goes out, and pilot viewing and adjustment are done through the front panel. Piezo spark ignition lights the pilots with a push, so there is no lighter or match at the start of the day.
1 Inch Polished Carbon Steel Plate Welded at Both Edges
The plate is 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick carbon steel with a polished surface, welded at both the top and bottom edges so it cannot lift at the corners or let grease work underneath. A plate this thick stores enough heat that a full row of frozen patties does not pull the surface down more than the thermostat can recover, and it evens out the heat between burner sections so the stripes fade. The cooking surface is 24 inches deep. A chrome-plated cooking surface or a fully or partially grooved plate can be ordered as options.
Two 2.4 Gallon Stainless Steel Grease Trays
Grease and scrapings run to the front trough and into stainless steel drip trays with 2.4 gallon (9 L) capacity each. The 72 inch model gets two trays, so each half of the plate drains to its own tray and a cook can empty one without hauling a single six-foot tray to the sink. The anti-splash edge is 12 gauge stainless steel, thick enough to stay flat under years of spatula strikes, and the sides carry double wall insulation.
Fully Welded Structure and Gas Requirements
The body is a fully welded structure with stainless steel front and sides, chrome-plated injected aluminum knobs, and adjustable 4 inch chrome-plated steel legs. Six burners sit in independent burner boxes, so a technician can pull one for service without disturbing the plate or the neighboring burners. Overall the griddle is 72 inches wide, 34 inches deep, and 15 15/16 inches high. 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. Options include a stainless steel stand with or without tray, a cabinet base with door or open front, and a condiment rail with cutting board.
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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Six-foot thermostatic griddle for hotel breakfast lines, multi-unit burger operations, and commissaries that cook to a set temperature
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Thermostat on each of six 12 inch zones so plate temperature repeats shift to shift
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Total input of 150,000 BTU on natural gas or propane across six burners in independent burner boxes
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Safety system through an automatic pilot valve that shuts a burner if its pilot goes out
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Piezo spark ignition for lighting the pilots without a match
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1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that holds temperature under a full load
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Plate welded to the frame at top and bottom edges so grease cannot creep underneath
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Pilot viewing and adjustment through the front panel
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Two stainless steel grease trays with 2.4 gallon capacity each
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12 gauge stainless steel anti-splash edge
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Stainless steel front and sides with double wall insulated sides
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Fully welded structure with chrome-plated injected aluminum knobs and adjustable 4 inch legs
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3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection with pressure regulator for natural gas or propane
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Installation kit and propane conversion kit included
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Optional chrome-plated cooking surface, full or partially grooved plate, stainless steel stand, cabinet base, and condiment rail with cutting board
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Six-foot thermostatic griddle for hotel breakfast lines, multi-unit burger operations, and commissaries that cook to a set temperature
Thermostat on each of six 12 inch zones so plate temperature repeats shift to shift
Total input of 150,000 BTU on natural gas or propane across six burners in independent burner boxes
Safety system through an automatic pilot valve that shuts a burner if its pilot goes out
Piezo spark ignition for lighting the pilots without a match
The Venancio R72CT-72T Gas Griddle
The Venancio R72CT-72T is a 72 inch wide Restaurant Series countertop gas griddle with a 1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate, six burners, and a thermostat on each burner section. It is built for a kitchen that needs the same plate temperature every morning regardless of who lit it: a hotel breakfast line, a multi-unit burger operation, or a commissary cooking pancakes and eggs to a standard. Total input is 150,000 BTU on either natural gas or propane, split across six 12 inch zones, so you can hold the left end at a searing temperature for smash burgers while the right end sits lower for eggs and French toast, and the thermostat cycles each burner to hold that set point through a rush. The thick plate takes time to come up, so light it early, and it is heavy at 922 pounds, so plan a stand or cabinet base rated for that load rather than a light shelf. It needs a 3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection, no electrical supply, and ships with an installation kit that includes the pressure regulating valve and a propane conversion kit.
Thermostatic Control on Six 12 Inch Zones
Each of the six burners answers to its own thermostat, so the cook turns a knob to a temperature rather than to a flame height, and the valve cycles the burner to hold the plate there. Unlike a manual griddle, where a new cook has to learn how much flame gives a good sear on this particular plate, a thermostatic griddle lets you write the temperature on the prep sheet and get the same result on every shift. A safety system through an automatic pilot valve shuts the gas to a burner if its pilot goes out, and pilot viewing and adjustment are done through the front panel. Piezo spark ignition lights the pilots with a push, so there is no lighter or match at the start of the day.
1 Inch Polished Carbon Steel Plate Welded at Both Edges
The plate is 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick carbon steel with a polished surface, welded at both the top and bottom edges so it cannot lift at the corners or let grease work underneath. A plate this thick stores enough heat that a full row of frozen patties does not pull the surface down more than the thermostat can recover, and it evens out the heat between burner sections so the stripes fade. The cooking surface is 24 inches deep. A chrome-plated cooking surface or a fully or partially grooved plate can be ordered as options.
Two 2.4 Gallon Stainless Steel Grease Trays
Grease and scrapings run to the front trough and into stainless steel drip trays with 2.4 gallon (9 L) capacity each. The 72 inch model gets two trays, so each half of the plate drains to its own tray and a cook can empty one without hauling a single six-foot tray to the sink. The anti-splash edge is 12 gauge stainless steel, thick enough to stay flat under years of spatula strikes, and the sides carry double wall insulation.
Fully Welded Structure and Gas Requirements
The body is a fully welded structure with stainless steel front and sides, chrome-plated injected aluminum knobs, and adjustable 4 inch chrome-plated steel legs. Six burners sit in independent burner boxes, so a technician can pull one for service without disturbing the plate or the neighboring burners. Overall the griddle is 72 inches wide, 34 inches deep, and 15 15/16 inches high. 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. Options include a stainless steel stand with or without tray, a cabinet base with door or open front, and a condiment rail with cutting board.
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
-
Six-foot thermostatic griddle for hotel breakfast lines, multi-unit burger operations, and commissaries that cook to a set temperature
-
Thermostat on each of six 12 inch zones so plate temperature repeats shift to shift
-
Total input of 150,000 BTU on natural gas or propane across six burners in independent burner boxes
-
Safety system through an automatic pilot valve that shuts a burner if its pilot goes out
-
Piezo spark ignition for lighting the pilots without a match
-
1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that holds temperature under a full load
-
Plate welded to the frame at top and bottom edges so grease cannot creep underneath
-
Pilot viewing and adjustment through the front panel
-
Two stainless steel grease trays with 2.4 gallon capacity each
-
12 gauge stainless steel anti-splash edge
-
Stainless steel front and sides with double wall insulated sides
-
Fully welded structure with chrome-plated injected aluminum knobs and adjustable 4 inch legs
-
3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection with pressure regulator for natural gas or propane
-
Installation kit and propane conversion kit included
-
Optional chrome-plated cooking surface, full or partially grooved plate, stainless steel stand, cabinet base, and condiment rail with cutting board
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Specifications
| Series | Restaurant Series |
| Configuration | Countertop thermostatic griddle |
| Plate Material | Polished carbon steel |
| Plate Thickness | 1 in. |
| Plate Depth | 24 in. |
| Number of Burners | 6 |
| Burner Type | Independent burner box |
| Total Input, Natural Gas | 150,000 BTU/h |
| Total Input, Propane | 150,000 BTU/h |
| Controls | 6 thermostats |
| Ignition | Piezo spark |
| Safety | Automatic pilot valve |
| Pilot Access | Viewing and adjustment through front panel |
| Grease Trays | 2 stainless steel, 2.4 gal each |
| 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 |
| Frame | Fully welded structure |
| Anti-Splash Edge | 12 gauge stainless steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless steel front and sides |
| Side Insulation | Double wall |
| Knobs | Chrome-plated injected aluminum |
| Legs | 4 in. adjustable chrome-plated steel |
| Width | 72 in. |
| Depth | 34 in. |
| Height | 15 15/16 in. |
| Net Weight | 922 lb |
| Shipping Crate Dimensions | 76 1/16 x 37 13/32 x 22 27/32 in. |
| Gross Weight | 1,010 lb |
| Included Accessories | Installation kit with regulator, LP conversion kit |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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2 Year
Labor
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2 Year
Parts
Six-foot thermostatic griddle for hotel breakfast lines, multi-unit burger operations, and commissaries that cook to a set temperature