Question 1

What does this category actually cover?

Accepted Answer

Steamers, Sous Vide and Rice Cookers is a broad grouping of precision-heat cooking equipment. It includes sous vide water baths, immersion circulator sticks, pacotising machines and rice cookers. You will also find protective covers and accessories designed to work alongside the main units. The common thread is accurate, repeatable temperature control — whether you are holding a water bath at a precise degree or steaming a bulk rice batch for service.

Question 2

Which brands do you stock in this category?

Accepted Answer

We carry Clifton water baths, Polyscience and Sammic immersion circulators, Pacojet pacotising machines, Panasonic and Breville rice cookers, Apuro benchtop units, Crown Industries protective accessories, Brice equipment, and Gresilva products. Each brand is stocked because it suits the demands of a working commercial kitchen, from a small cafe bench to a high-output restaurant prep area.

Question 3

Sous vide stick or a full water bath — how do I decide?

Accepted Answer

An immersion circulator stick clamps to an existing container, which keeps upfront cost low and suits kitchens that already have suitable pots or polycarbonate tanks. A dedicated water bath like the Clifton range gives you a fixed, insulated vessel with built-in controls, which suits high-volume or overnight cooks where stability matters more than flexibility. If your team runs multiple simultaneous sous vide programmes, a bath with its own tank is generally the more reliable choice.

Question 4

What size water bath should I buy for a busy restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Clifton baths are available in sizes around 14 litres through to 28 litres and beyond, including double-tank configurations. A single 14-litre unit suits a small menu with limited sous vide dishes. Kitchens running proteins across multiple covers at once tend to reach for the larger or double-tank options. Think about how many bags you need to hold simultaneously at service, then size up slightly — a bath running at near-full capacity struggles to recover temperature quickly when cold product is added.

Question 5

Can a Pacojet be used for savoury dishes, or is it just for desserts?

Accepted Answer

The Pacojet 4 processes frozen preparations into smooth textures without thawing the base first, which makes it equally suited to savoury applications like herb oils, vegetable purees, fish mousses and compound butters. Most kitchens that buy one start with ice creams and sorbets, then quickly expand into savoury prep once the team gets comfortable with the technique. The machine processes small portions at a time, so the rest of the frozen base stays intact until you need it.

Question 6

Do rice cookers in this range handle brown rice and congee, or just white rice?

Accepted Answer

Panasonic and Breville commercial rice cookers generally include settings or timing adjustments that accommodate brown rice, mixed grains and congee-style extended cooks. Brown rice absorbs water more slowly and needs a longer cycle, while congee requires a much higher water ratio. Check the specific model's capacity and programme options before buying — the right setting makes a real difference to the finished texture, and a unit that only handles white rice will frustrate your team quickly.

Question 7

How do I keep a sous vide water bath clean between services?

Accepted Answer

Drain and wipe the tank after each use to prevent mineral scale and protein residue building up. A diluted food-safe descaler run periodically keeps the heating element clear, particularly in areas with hard water. Clifton baths have removable tanks on most models, which makes cleaning straightforward. Avoid abrasive scourers on the interior surfaces. The circulator probe and any sensors should be wiped down and dried rather than submerged in cleaning solution.

Question 8

What maintenance does an immersion circulator need?

Accepted Answer

Sammic and Polyscience circulators need their pump intakes checked regularly for debris from vacuum bags. A quick rinse under running water after each shift keeps the shaft and impeller clear. Descale the unit every few weeks in a hard-water kitchen — calcium deposits on the heating coil reduce efficiency and can cause the unit to run hotter than the set point. Store the circulator dry and upright, and inspect the clamp mechanism for wear if the unit is moved between containers frequently.

Question 9

Are Crown Industries Urnsulator covers compatible with other brands' urns?

Accepted Answer

Crown Industries Urnsulator covers are insulating sleeves designed to reduce heat loss from hot water urns during service. They are sized by litre capacity — 20 L, 30 L and 40 L options are stocked — so compatibility depends on the urn's external dimensions rather than its brand. Measure your urn's body diameter and height before ordering to confirm the cover will fit correctly. A well-fitted cover can meaningfully reduce the energy a urn draws to maintain temperature during a long service period.

Question 10

What does this equipment cost, and do members get a better price?

Accepted Answer

Pricing across this category spans a wide range. Entry-level rice cookers and circulator sticks sit at the more accessible end, while Clifton double-tank baths and Pacojet machines represent a larger investment. Most units sit somewhere between those two points. Members save off RRP across the full range, so logging in before you add to cart is worth doing. We ship Australia-wide, and the price you see is the price your kitchen pays regardless of location.

Steamers, Sous Vide & Rice Cookers

Gresilva GRE.R40.A10-1 - Rodizio Direct Heat Multifuction Gas Grill with Auto-Feed water bath | 40 Rotating Skewer Module | Fixed Grill area 1496mm x 478mm

Clifton CFDOUBLE1428 Double Tank and Control - 1 x 14Ltr and 1 x 28Lt

Clifton CFSINGLE028 Single 28 Litre tank with single control

Gresilva GRE.R20.A10-1 - Rodizio Direct Heat Multifuction Gas Grill with Auto-Feed Water Bath | 20 Rotating skewer module | Fixed Grill area 747mm x 478mm

Panasonic SR-GA541F Commercial Rice Cooker - 30 Cup

Clifton CFDU02X28E 28 Litre + 28 Litre Digital Duobath

Clifton CFSIN028E 28 litre Unstirred Digital Bath (end controls)

Robalec SW7200 Rice Cooker

Apuro CB944-A - Rice Cooker 23Ltr

Apuro CK698-A - Large Rice Cooker 20Ltr

Apuro DM869-A - Sous Vide Machine 12.5Ltr

Apuro J300-A - Rice Cooker 13 Ltr

Birko 1007000 - Rice Cooker 6L

Brice TO-12230BK - Pasto Premium Sous Vide Water Baths

Brice TO-12230SS - Pasto Premium Sous Vide Water Baths

Cambro SVACB00730 - 30L Max Fill with Lid - HydroPro Series (tank with lid)

Clifton CFDOUBLE014 Double 14 Litre tank with Double Control

Clifton CFDOUBLE028 Double 28 Litre tank with Double Control

Clifton CFDU02X14D 14 Litre + 14 Litre Digital Duobath

Clifton CFSINGLE014 Single 14 Litre tank with single control

Heinzelmann CHEF-S2 - Sous Vide Circulator

Heinzelmann CHEF-S - Sous Vide Circulator

Pacojet 4 PJ4SK

Panasonic SR-GA421F - Commercial Rice Cooker - 23 Cup

Robalec SW5400 Rice Cooker

Robalec SW9600 Rice Warmer

Sammic SmartVide 9 - Sous-Vide Immersion Circulator - 56L

Sammic SmartVide X - Sous-Vide Immersion Circulator - 56L, Bluetooth & Wifi Enabled

Panasonic SR-GA721F Commercial Rice Cooker - 40 Cup

Robalec SW6000 Rice Cooker / Warmer

Apuro CN324-A - Rice Cooker 10Ltr

Apuro HX988-A - Rice Warmer 21Ltr

Breville PS7009 HydroPro - Immersion Circulator

Robalec SW10000 Rice Cooker/ Warmer

Sammic SmartVide 5 - Sous-Vide Immersion Circulator - 30L

Crown Industries SC1- Food Steamer (8 Litre)

Clifton CFSIN014D 14 litre Unstirred Digital Bath

Breville PS7007 HydroPro Plus - Immersion Circulator

Brice GRASV200-C-RD - Vortice Portable Immersion Circulator

Apuro DM868-A - Portable Sous Vide Machine 40Ltr

Decor Microsafe 148710 - Rice Cooker, Teal, 2.75L

Crown Industries SC1-B - Steamer Basket (8 Litre)

Apuro CL205-A - Food Steamer 6Ltr

Polyscience PS7003-000 The Smoking Gun Pro

Polyscience PS7003-0010 - Smoking Gun Pro Cloche

Cherrywood Wood Chips 1kg

Pecan Wood Chips 1kg

Hickory Wood Chips 1kg

Hickory Wood Chips 50 gm

Maple Wood Chips 1kg

SVA SVAWC107 Applewood Wood Chips 1kg

Alder Wood Chips 1kg

SVA SVAWC007 Applewood Wood Chips 50 gm

SVA SVAWC108 Australian Hardwood Messmate Wood Chips 1kg

Alder Wood Chips 50 gm

Crown Industries SSG-10L - 10 Litre Urn - Safety Splash Guard

Crown Industries SSG-20L - 20 Litre Urn - Safety Splash Guard

Crown Industries SSG-30L/40L - 30/40L Litre Urn - Safety Splash Guard

Crown Industries SSG-50L - 50L Litre Urn - Safety Splash Guard

European Beech Wood Chips 1kg

Pacojet 4 P4PBL - Pacotizing Blades

Sous Vide SVATHKIT Sous Vide Australia, Sous vide core temperature kit

SVA SVAWC008 Australian Hardwood Messmate Wood Chips 50 gm

Crown Industries URNSUL10 - Urnsulator 10L - Protection Cover

Crown Industries URNSUL20 - Urnsulator 20L - Protection Cover

Crown Industries URNSUL30 - Urnsulator 30L - Protection Cover

Crown Industries URNSUL40 - Urnsulator 40L - Protection Cover

Maple Wood Chips 50 gm

Mesquite Wood Chips 1kg

Mesquite Wood Chips 50 gm

Pacojet 2 Plus P2SPB4 - Protective Beaker For Synthetic Pacotizing Beakers

Pacojet 4 P4CPB4 - Protective Beaker For Chrome Steel Pacotizing Beakers

Steamers, Sous Vide & Rice Cookers — Common Questions