Commercial-style & pro-style ranges: 2026 buying guide

If you ever need to bake, broil, sear and sautê all at once, a commercial-style range won’t come up short on space. These ranges are available in extra-large sizes that go well beyond the standard 30-inch widths. That extra width often comes with extra burners and increased oven capacity.

For example, select KitchenAid^® commercial-style ranges feature six burners and a griddle on the stovetop along with two oven compartments.

Some commercial-style ranges, like this 48-inch model from KitchenAid^® brand, come equipped with a built-in flat cooking surface ideal for browning, searing and crisping. For instance, the KitchenAid^® Chrome-Infused Electric Griddle features quick preheating and precise temperature control to expertly brown, sear and crisp edge-to-edge. The smooth, recessed surface assists your technique—making it easy to flip even delicate foods—and provides plenty of room to cook for a crowd.

Commercial-style ranges tend to take the heat up a notch with 4-6 different types of burners. Expect at least one burner with a high BTU (British Thermal Units) rating, which measures the amount of heat a gas burner can produce, as well as low and medium BTU burners.

High heat helps aid successful searing, sautéing, stir-frying and bringing large stock pots to a rolling boil. Low heat is ideal for holding a steady simmer and gradually melting ingredients. Select KitchenAid^® commercial-style range burners reach from 5,000 up to 20,000 BTUs.

Professional-inspired design details give these ranges a powerful yet modern look with a haute cuisine feel. Large front-control knobs, heavy-duty grates and no or minimal backguard can be found on many commercial-style ranges.

KitchenAid brand offers luxurious finish colors on select models like rich and earthy Juniper and bold Black Ore and customizable hardware like handles and knobs to mix and match your kitchen color scheme and give your kitchen a unique design.

While standard ranges are also available in dual fuel models, they are widely available in the commercial-style category. Dual fuel ranges satisfy the needs of the most demanding cooks by combining the responsive control of a gas cooking surface with the consistent baking, roasting and broiling of an electric oven.

For culinary adventurers who are always exploring new techniques, commercial-style ranges can open up exciting possibilities. Select models, like this dual fuel range from KitchenAid brand, feature an Integrated Wok Grate, which lets you experience high-heat wok cooking with authentic stir-fry flavor right at home. The removable grate seamlessly allows you to nestle a round-bottom wok directly into the burner's flames so you can flash-sear garlic shrimp, toss spicy beef or caramelize crisp vegetables in minutes. Convection cooking is also very common in commercial-style ranges, along with sealed burners and easy glide rollout racks.

Many commercial-style stovetop burners are fueled with gas, though some electric and many dual fuel models are available. If you’re looking for the hands-on, pro-style experience of a gas stovetop, you’ll need a dedicated gas line that can be installed by a professional if you don’t already have one.

Also, make sure you have an outlet that provides 240 volts rather than the standard 120 volts. Always check your desired model’s installation guide for specific installation requirements and instructions.

Commercial-style ranges come in standard and large sizes from 30 to 60 inches wide. For example, KitchenAid brand models are available in 30", 36" and 48" widths. More space to create means more room to explore and master multiple dishes at once.

However, before you purchase your commercial-style range, make sure your space can accommodate its size and weight.

Because commercial-style ranges are so good at turning up the heat, you’ll need ventilation to match. Make sure your vent hood matches the width of the cooking surface below to ensure proper coverage, and check if the BTU rating of the hood matches the combined BTUs of all the burners below. It is typically recommended that the hood be rated at or above the total BTUs of the cooking surface below, but check the manufacturer’s recommendations.