A radiant charbroiler gives steaks, burgers, chicken and vegetables those classic grill marks and a smoky, char-grilled flavour, with steady heat that is easy to control. Babak Food Equipment offers countertop and floor-standing radiant charbroilers for restaurants, steakhouses, burger bars, pubs, hotels and caterers across Vancouver and British Columbia, from Vulcan, Wolf, Globe and Brika.
Types of radiant charbroilers
Countertop radiant charbroilers
Countertop units sit on an equipment stand or refrigerated base and are the most common choice for restaurant lines.
Floor and range-top charbroilers
Heavy-duty floor models and charbroiler sections on ranges suit high-volume grills.
Grate styles
Cast-iron grates hold heat and leave bold marks; some models offer reversible or adjustable grates for fish and delicate items.
Radiant vs. lava rock vs. infrared charbroilers
A radiant charbroiler uses gas burners under steel radiants that spread heat and vaporize drippings into flavourful smoke. Our lava rock charbroilers use a bed of lava rock instead, which gives a rustic flavour but needs more cleaning and rock replacement. Infrared charbroilers use ceramic or metal emitters for very high, fast heat.
How to choose a radiant charbroiler

Width: charbroilers typically come in widths from about 24 to 72 inches; plan grill space for your busiest hour.
Burner output: burners commonly deliver about 15,000–20,000 BTU/hr each, often one burner every 6 inches.
Controls: independent burner controls let you create hot and cooler zones on one grill.
Gas and ventilation: check your gas supply, and install under a code-compliant hood with fire suppression.
Cleaning: removable radiants, a full-width grease trough and a water pan make cleaning easier.

Why buy your radiant charbroiler from Babak Food Equipment?
With more than 20 years in business and a 4.9★ Google rating from 380+ reviews, our team helps you size the charbroiler, plan the stand or base and check gas and ventilation. Delivery and installation options are available across BC – details and costs are discussed when you order. Also browse used restaurant equipment.
Charbroiler types at a glance
TypeHeat sourceBest forRadiantGas burners under steel radiantsMost restaurant grillsLava rockGas-heated lava rock bedRustic, smoky flavourInfraredCeramic or metal emittersVery high heat and fast searing
Frequently asked questions
What is a radiant charbroiler?
It is a gas grill that heats steel radiants above the burners. The radiants spread heat evenly and turn drippings into smoke for char-grilled flavour.
What are charbroilers used for?
They grill steaks, burgers, chicken, seafood and vegetables with grill marks and a smoky flavour.
What is the difference between a charbroiler and a griddle?
A charbroiler cooks on open grates over the heat; a griddle cooks on a solid flat plate.
Radiant or lava rock: which is better?
Radiant charbroilers are easier to clean and give more even heat. Lava rock gives a rustic flavour but needs more upkeep.
What is an infrared charbroiler?
It uses infrared emitters to deliver intense, direct heat, often reaching high temperatures faster than radiant models.
Availability, pricing, warranty terms, delivery and installation are confirmed at the time of purchase – request a quote on any model or call our team at (604) 566-9747.