CASTA LADY 700 Professional Gas Hob Surface

A gas hob surface built for the demands of a professional kitchen, where open flames deliver instant, adjustable heat to six heavy-duty burners. Gas flows through chromium-plated cast-iron heads, each fitted with a thermocouple safety valve and a concealed pilot light. The operator strikes a manual ignition spark, giving full control over the moment the flame lights and the intensity it reaches. Once lit, the flame transfers heat directly to the pan base, responding faster than any electric element and allowing the chef to sear, simmer or boil with precision across the entire hob surface.

The sequence begins with adjusting the four stainless-steel legs to level the hob at the worktop height required. Each burner is then checked for cleanliness and the pan support grates are positioned. After the gas supply is opened, the operator presses the ignition button for the chosen burner, holding it until the thermocouple confirms a stable flame. Heat is adjusted with the control knob, which remains cool to the touch thanks to heat-resistant material. A raised rim around the perimeter of the hob catches spills and liquids, channelling them away from the flame zone and preventing drips onto the floor.

Construction is entirely in AISI 304 18/10 stainless steel, finished with a Scotch-Brite satin polish that resists fingerprints and corrosion. The pressed worktop includes the raised spill channel, while the six cast-iron burners are chromium-plated for durability. Each pan support is a single porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grate, designed to withstand high temperatures and acidic spills without chipping or discolouration. The control knobs and handles are moulded from a heat-resistant composite that stays cool during prolonged use.

The power rating of 6 × 4.5 kW indicates the load on the gas supply; in a commercial kitchen this requires a dedicated gas line sized to handle the total demand. The footprint of 1200 × 700 mm defines the space the hob occupies on the worktop, while the 305 mm height, adjustable via the stainless-steel legs, allows integration with existing counters or tabling. The raised spill channel simplifies cleaning by containing liquids, and the smooth stainless-steel surfaces can be wiped down with standard kitchen sanitiser. Porcelain-enamelled grates are removed for deeper cleaning, and the chromium-plated burners can be lifted off for inspection or replacement.

The LADY 700 is a single model in the CASTA professional gas hob range, certified to European safety and quality standards for commercial catering equipment.