A commercial microwave oven is built to cook and reheat dozens of times an hour, every day, without slowing down. Babak Food Equipment supplies moderate-duty and heavy-duty commercial microwaves for restaurants, cafés, bars, convenience stores, hotels and institutions across Vancouver and British Columbia, from brands such as Amana, Sharp and UNOX, sized for everything from a coffee bar to a busy line.
Types of commercial microwave ovens
Moderate duty microwave ovens
Moderate duty microwave ovens typically run at about 1,000–1,200 watts and suit cafés, bars, offices and front counters that reheat a moderate number of items per day.
Heavy duty microwave ovens
Heavy duty microwave ovens deliver about 1,800 watts and up, often with top and bottom magnetrons, for busy restaurant lines and high-volume reheating.
How to choose a commercial microwave

Usage: estimate how many times a day it will run. Light use suits a moderate-duty model; constant use needs a heavy-duty unit.
Wattage and power: higher wattage cooks faster but may need a 208–240 V circuit instead of a standard 120 V outlet.
Cavity size: check that your plates or half-size pans fit.
Controls: programmable touch pads with memory keep results consistent; dial timers are simple for self-serve.
Build: stainless steel cavities and see-through doors are easier to clean and check.

Why buy your commercial microwave from Babak Food Equipment?
With more than 20 years in business and a 4.9★ Google rating from 380+ reviews, our team helps you pick the right duty level and check your power supply. Delivery and installation options are available across BC – details and costs are discussed when you order. For faster cooking, also see our convection ovens and conveyor ovens.
Commercial microwaves at a glance
Duty levelTypical powerBest forModerate dutyAbout 1,000–1,200 WCafés, bars, front countersHeavy dutyAbout 1,800–3,200 WBusy restaurant lines, high volume
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a commercial and a residential microwave?
Commercial microwaves are built for frequent use with stronger magnetrons, sturdier doors and easy-to-clean cavities, and they are designed for foodservice sanitation. Household units are not meant for that workload.
What makes a microwave a commercial microwave?
Commercial-grade construction, programmable controls, a rating for frequent daily use and listing for foodservice environments.
Which commercial microwave brands are well known?
Amana and Sharp are well-known commercial microwave brands. The right choice depends on your volume and power supply – our team can compare models with you.
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.