A commercial kitchen exhaust fan is the engine of your hood system: it pulls smoke, heat, grease and odour out of the kitchen and discharges them outside. Babak Food Equipment offers restaurant exhaust fans, including centrifugal upblast fans from Captive Air, for restaurants, cafés and institutional kitchens across Vancouver and British Columbia. Ask our team about options for your hood and duct system.
What to look for in a kitchen exhaust fan

Airflow (CFM): the fan must move the airflow your hood requires, at the static pressure of your duct run.
Fan type: centrifugal upblast fans are the common rooftop choice for grease exhaust because they throw air up and away from the roof.
Grease rating: use a fan listed for restaurant grease exhaust, with a grease drain or collector.
Service access: a hinge kit lets technicians tilt the fan for duct cleaning and maintenance.
Electrical and controls: confirm voltage, phase and how the fan ties into your hood controls and make-up air.

Why buy from Babak Food Equipment?
With more than 20 years in business and a 4.9★ Google rating from 380+ reviews, our team helps you match the fan to your hood and building. Delivery and installation options are available across BC – details and costs are discussed when you order. Browse all exhaust and hood equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What size exhaust fan does a commercial kitchen need?
It depends on the hood length, the cooking equipment under it and the duct design. The fan is sized by airflow (CFM) and static pressure, usually by a mechanical designer.
Can I use a regular exhaust fan for a restaurant hood?
No. Grease exhaust needs a fan built and listed for restaurant use, with a grease-resistant design and service access for cleaning.
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.