In terms of safety, cleanability is important when choosing an outdoor grill or rotisserie.

When purchasing an outdoor grill, operators should consider the events, menu items and flexibility they require. Identify whether natural gas or propane is preferable, and be aware that gas pressure and regulators differ. 

One of the biggest benefits of rotisseries is that customers can see product cooking, which promotes the theater experience and may help increase revenue.

Outdoor kitchens generally use a mobile platform and can include almost any type of foodservice equipment. Outdoor grills remain a popular equipment choice due to their versatility.

Here, Bruce Hodge, president of General Parts & Service, Bloomington, Minn., provides insight into extending the service life of rotisseries.

The biggest benefit of rotisseries is that customers can see product cooking, which promotes the theater experience and can increase revenue.

The volume and type of product can impact the service life of a rotisserie.

A number of rotisserie models include warming cabinets to hold finished products.

The cleaner a rotisserie is the longer and more efficiently it will operate.

Rotisseries are unlike most other equipment in that they provide a highly specific cooking process.

Units that cost less but are not energy efficient may cost more to operate in the long run.

For operators looking to add a touch of theater to their foodservice operations, rotisseries can help add visual appeal and drive sales.