/ck/ - Food & Cooking

>>17143882
They're all around nicer, they're certainly not WORTH that much more, but if you've got the dosh to spend and want something higher quality feeling, they certainly fit the bill.

Ours was around $5k, but this one is a decade old at this point.

>>17143892
I'm more jelly of your cookware.
Anyway I mostly ask because we are upgrading and I am keen to get a range top w/ dedicated wok burner and the luxury brands are more commonly offering them.

>>17143917
I mean yeah, they're worth it for the more unusual features (wok burners being one).

Just realize, you're paying 2-3x as much for those features, it's not going to perform 2-3x as well, or be 2-3x better quality.

It's better quality, and it could perform a bit better than cheaper offerings, but you're primarily paying for the odd features, and the slightly better quality.

and yeah, we have a decent copper collection.

>>17143882
Real high-end stoves are more expensive than your car.

This is what you buy when you want to show off your money.

I don't have a picture of just my range or oven, but I like Blue Star over Wolf. Their warranty and shit was better in my opinion and I think that was the right choice. There was a design flaw in the liner for my oven that made it crack twice, so they sent me an upgraded newer version to replace the whole oven the second time. Another thing that attracted me to Blue Star was the way the burners are designed. They have a really nice flame that covers the whole bottom of the pot and is noticeably faster at boiling water than any other oven I've had, especially when paired with a nice pot.

>>17145308
How would u reach the top cabinets…?

>>17145344
I feel it's pretty obvious those are just display cabinets... I put my old china and stuff up there because they have lights in each windowed cabinet. You may also notice a step ladder to the left...

>>17145308
damn anon, custom built house in the woods? looks amazing.

>>17145308
Blue star seems to have reliability/quality problems, nothing MAJOR, but a lot of minor issues, and with their warranty I'd expect everything to be covered and fixed, but it's potentially a hassle and a waste of your time.

>>17143882
>premium
the word you are looking for is commercial.
these are for working kitchens.

>>17145610
Not really, commercial kitchen equipment often isn't particularly high end, just easy to fix work horses.
Not to mention they'll rarely have the proper equipment to meet consumer safety regulations so they can't legally be installed in a residential dwelling.

>>17145653
>just easy to fix work horses.
that's extremely high-end compared to most residental garbage.

>>17144011
Thats not high end, its just low iq. It doesn't even look nice.

>>17145671
Who cares if you can't legally have one installed?

>>17145746
can't help you there senpai I don't live in a commie hellhole.

>>17145610
I looked in to this. in some cases your home owners insurance will be voided if you install a restaurant stove. they can also trigger the excessive flow valve in your gas line.

they are meant to be installed in a kitchen full of stainless steel, no wood cabinets. so you need 8 inches around them and a non flammable floor, or the stove has to be raised up a certain distance.

>>17145610
These companies created new lines intended for residential consumers who wanted the more durable, higher BTU gas ranges most restaurants use, but typically would not get them because commercial ranges are terrible with insulation, fit and finish, and the fancy shit like automated cooking modes that home cooks have grown accustomed to. Now these lines aren't all that much better about high powered or dispersion burners, capacity, or durability because they've found out that home cooks want the look combined with convenience most of all. There are some kick ass home appliances out there, though you'll pay even more than you would for the typical lines from these companies.
>>17145746
Where do you live that regulates against it, and what are the regulations? I could see insisting on installation parameters (closeness to certain materials), ventilation and fire suppression systems, but otherwise, wtf?

>>17145575
Yeah I was between Blue Star, Viking and Wolf when we were building it. While I was definitely upset at the cracked liner the company has been super willing to send replacements and fast, so I'm still happy with it. My problem with Wolf and Viking was I just didn't like the options they had for just a range and just an oven as much as what Blue Star offered. Many of my friends have Wolf so I felt a little pressured to join them but opted not to in the end. It was a hard choice.

>>17145407
Thanks anon, it took much longer than expected because prices of materials started increasing while we were building it. I have a barn that's 80% finished because wood prices are outrageous at the moment.

>>17145811
>>17145459
Oops replied to myself

>>17145791
>I could see insisting on installation parameters (closeness to certain materials), ventilation and fire suppression systems, but otherwise, wtf?
Home owners insurance often won't cover it by default, could require paying a premium or even finding a new insurance provider that will cover it.

My local laws would require a building inspection by the permitting office and would require a custom installation with an insulation barrier on the back and sides, exterior ventilated range hood, and probably a gas shut off valve or similar that can be reached (so not something under/behind the range).

So while it's not impossible, if you're doing it, it's much easier to do during initial construction than to try and add it in later.

>>17145811
Nice house. I general contracted my own house 3 years ago. Kinda fun but Im glad its over

>>17143892
I've never had a gas range but have though about getting one. Are these things a pain in the ass to clean? If I pan fry a burger or steak and it spits grease everywhere how long am I going to spend cleaning that shit up?

I have one of those faggy glass top ranges right now, and although the heat management is a bit shit you can't deny how easy it is to clean.

>SMEG
HAHAHAHAHA REALLY?!! A VOMPANY IS NAMED SMEGMA?!!@

>>17145850
They suck to clean.

>>17145791
>Where do you live that regulates against it, and what are the regulations?
not him but I live in the US see >>17145767

>>17145850
>If I pan fry a burger or steak and it spits grease everywhere how long am I going to spend cleaning that shit up?
my range has the top sealed and the burners, pans, and such are all easily removable and go right in the dishwasher. the top is no more difficult than an induction range, and easier than electric.

>>17145850
The grates are removable, but they're iron and heavy as fuck, so it's certainly more work to maintain than a glass top.

>>17145940
>heavy as fuck
weak bitch

>>17145951
yeah cmon buddy lol