Empura Gas Hot Plates are the perfect alternative to a large restaurant range. These countertop ranges provide the same heavy duty, cast iron grates and efficient burners as a stove top, open burner, but without needing floor space. You can place an Empura Gas Hot Plate on any counter or equipment stand where you need to boil, stew, or steam menu items, as long as you have a gas hookup. Without taking up excessive space in your foodservice establishment, or emptying your wallet.