Your Guide to Extractor Canopies in Commercial Kitchens

Posted by Armstrong Louis on March 4th, 2020

It can be quite a difficult task to control and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in a commercial kitchen environment. Those that are in charge of said kitchen need to take all precautions to ensure the area remains a healthy place to work. A crucial factor in maintaining cleanliness in kitchens is the installation of a quality kitchen ventilation system. This is where the reputed extractor canopy manufacturers in Cape Towncome in. Not only will they provide you with a ventilation system that ensures the health and safety of staff, but also one that ensures the longevity of the kitchen itself. (Information Source - Mac Brothers)

You may be asking yourself ‘why does my kitchen even require an extractor canopy?’. Well, for starters, since larger amounts of food is being cooked, which means more equipment and staff are being used, commercial kitchens typically deal with far more heat than residential kitchens. If a kitchen is not correctly ventilated, the heat, grease and smoke accumulated in the kitchen can lead to serious health hazards. As a result of this, consulting with extractor canopy manufacturers is a must.

Besides the importance, there are several benefits of installing an extractor canopy in your kitchen. Firstly, the air quality within the kitchen is vastly improved. As mentioned previously, cooking large amounts of food, as well as utilising several different pieces of equipment, produces intense airborne particles and odours that can cause an irritation in your staff’s eyes, skin and even respiratory systems. If not controlled sooner, the factors can begin affecting those outside of the kitchen too, such as customers in a dining area in a restaurant sitting close to the kitchen. Therefore, having a quality extractor canopy can only benefit you and your establishment.

Secondly, extractor canopies can assist with grease removal too. When frying food, grease can evaporate and ‘sit’ on the walls or ceiling of your kitchen. Not only can this become extremely unhygienic, but it can also pose serious safety risks. Think about it – grease sitting on your walls and ceiling is a fire accident waiting to happen – not to mention, a food safety hazard.

Finally, it is a health and safety regulation for commercial kitchens to provide staff with effective ventilation in any and all enclosed work spaces. Not complying with these regulations may lead to your kitchen being closed down. Therefore, it is in yours, your staff’s and your customer’s best interest to consult with extractor canopy manufacturers. They will be able to recommend which canopy would best suit the kitchen’s requirements.

When contacting extractor canopy manufacturers in Cape Town, ensure you are aware of the specifications, such as how big the extractor canopy would need to be. You can determine this yourself by, firstly, determining where the canopy would go and secondly, by measuring your cooking equipment, as the canopy needs to overlap your kitchen equipment by 150mm on all sides. However, if you are unsure, the manufacturer would also be able to assist.