7 Ways Hotels Can Save on Commercial LPG Costs

Managing a busy restaurant, catering service, or food truck, there are smart ways to keep your LPG costs in check. You don't need to make massive changes to see real savings.

Here are 7 practical ways that can help you reduce your LPG commercial costs while keeping your kitchen running smoothly.

1. Optimize Equipment Efficiency

Even for kitchens regular maintenance is key. Ensure all LPG-powered restaurant equipment (stoves, ovens, grills, etc.) is regularly serviced and maintained. Consider upgrading to more efficient versions of traditional equipment, for example, newer tandoors or bhattis might have better insulation or burner technology.

If you do not know, SR-Grade LPG burns cleaner and more efficiently than standard LPG. This means less soot and residue buildup on burners and equipment. Cleaner burning also translates to more heat generated per unit of gas.

2. Efficient Cooking Practices

Indian cuisine often involves multiple components. Efficient batch cooking and having all ingredients prepped and ready can minimize the time burners are on. Plan your cooking schedule to maximize oven and stove usage.

Use the appropriate flame height for each cooking task. A flame licking up the sides of the pot is wasted energy. Pre-soaking dals and legumes before cooking drastically reduces cooking time and, consequently, LPG consumption.

3. Right-Size Your Cylinders

Choosing the right LPG cylinder size for your commercial kitchen can significantly impact cost efficiency. Using undersized cylinders require frequent replacements, disrupting operations and potentially incurring delivery charges.

Analyse your kitchen's LPG consumption and match it to the appropriate cylinder capacity. This reduces wastage, and ensures a consistent gas supply, leading to optimized LPG usage and lower operational expenses.

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4. Optimize Kitchen Layout

Strategic placement of cooking equipment minimizes the distance staff travel, reducing idle time and gas usage. Think about it: if the stove, oven, and tandoor are close together, the chef doesn't have to run back and forth, wasting gas while the burners are on.

Grouping high-heat appliances together lets you use a single, powerful exhaust hood instead of multiple smaller ones. Even small things like making sure pot lids are readily available can save gas by reducing cooking times.

5. Train Your Staff

Staff should be educated on the correct operation of gas appliances, including proper ignition, flame control, and how to avoid gas leaks.  They need to understand the importance of using the right size pot or pan, avoiding unnecessary preheating or leaving burners on when not in use.

educating staff on gas-saving practices and the financial impact of their actions, kitchens can significantly lower their LPG consumption. Best safety practices while using and handling LPG is also crucial for optimal and safe kitchen operations.

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6. Monitor and Track Usage

Monitoring and tracking gas usage in commercial kitchens is like keeping an eye on your spending. By monitoring systems, you can see exactly how much gas is being used, where it's being used, and when it's being wasted.

This information helps identify areas for improvement, such as leaky pipes, inefficient equipment, or wasteful practices. Energy Saving Solutions like EACD+ and Leak Detectors can keep your kitchen on track and safe.

7. Optimize Ventilation Systems

Efficient ventilation removes heat, smoke, and odours, creating a comfortable environment and reducing the need for excessive cooling. This lowers the workload on exhaust fans, which consume a lot of energy.

Traditional ventilation systems work at full capacity irrespective of activity and temperature, which further increases of utility bills. Demand-controlled ventilation, which adjusts fan speed based on cooking activity can save energy.

"These seven strategies can significantly reduce your commercial kitchen's LPG costs. But what about a reliable and efficient commercial LPG supply?"  

SUPERGAS is the best partner for your business, that helps keep your kitchen running smoothly while minimizing expenses in the long run, Contact us today!