Wells Manufacturing

Wells Restaurant Equipment

Wells Manufacturing is an American manufacturer of high-quality commercial kitchen equipment founded in 1920 by George F. Wells. The company has always remained at the forefront of innovation with many American-made products. Beginning with the invention and patent of a revolutionary waffle baker in 1925, Wells Foodservice Equipment established industry standards with inventions like the hot food well and electric deep fat fryer. After joining Middleby in 2008, a family with over 50 brands, Wells became a global leader in ventless hoods and electric cooking equipment.

Wells Manufacturing Products

Wells Manufacturing products are renowned for their innovative features and durability. Everything, from the cooking equipment to ventless exhaust systems, reflects American build quality, designed, engineered, and assembled in Smithville, TN. Wells Restaurant Equipment’s latest release, the water-free Modular Dry Well system, reflects its commitment to innovation. The brand backs its products with exclusive 2-year parts and 1-year labor warranties.

Wells Cooking Equipment

The robust Wells Manufacturing restaurant equipment prioritizes even heat distribution, user-friendly controls, and easy cleaning. The entire line, including charbroilers, convection ovens, electric fryers, griddles, hotplates, and waffle bakers, promises long-lasting performance to meet busy professional kitchens’ demands with their heavy-duty construction.

• Wells Charbroilers: Charbroilers are among the most powerful Wells restaurant equipment in countertop and drop-in installation styles. These electric and gas charbroilers provide efficient and attractive searing and grilling with a stainless-steel body and removable cast iron top grates. They create multiple cook zones with up to 8 individually controlled burners.
• Wells Convection Ovens: Wells restaurant equipment includes single-deck and double-deck half-size convection ovens with 5 adjustable racks per deck. They offer a big performance within 100ºF to 450ºF (37.78ºC to 232.22ºC) temperature range in a small horizontal footprint of around 30 1/8 in (76.44 cm). These ovens are simple to operate with a solid-state controller and 5 programmable menu keys for frequently used time and temperature settings.
• Wells Electric Fryers: Wells Restaurant Equipment’s electric fryers come in countertop and drop-in models with single or double fry tanks, each holding 15 lb (6.80 kg) of oil. These fryers feature all stainless steel construction and come with 2 rear-hanging half or full-size fry baskets.
• Wells Griddles: Wells Restaurant Equipment offers drop-in and countertop electric and gas griddles in 1 to 6-burner models. They are available in 24 in (60.96 cm) to 60 in (152.4 cm) widths with 1 in (2.54 cm) plate thickness. Their removable splash guards and front grease drawer facilitate cleanup.
• Wells Hotplates: The 2, 4, and 6-burner Wells gas hotplates feature heavy-duty cast iron grates and burners to quickly generate high and consistent temperatures. They are field-convertible from natural to LP gas. The electric models are more versatile: drop-in and countertop installations with 1 or 2 ceramic glass, flat spiral, or solid cast iron heating elements.
• Wells Waffle Bakers: Wells Restaurant Equipment’s single and double waffle bakers have 7-in (17.78 cm) diameter energy-efficient cast aluminum grids for even heat distribution and fast baking times. Their programmable digital controls and audible alarms ensure reliable results.

Wells Ventless Exhaust Systems

Ventless exhaust systems are the game-changers in the Wells restaurant equipment portfolio. These innovative systems capture cooking vapors, smoke, and grease particles through a powerful 4-stage filtration, removing the need for costly hoods and ductwork installation. Their adjustable legs and portability allow greater kitchen design and placement flexibility, which is ideal for kiosks, food trucks, smaller restaurants, or historic buildings. They are available in 26 (66.04 cm) to 96 (243.84 cm) widths to accommodate various electric cooking equipment configurations. Most models have an integrated ANSUL fire suppression system for added safety.

Wells Ventless Cooking Systems

Wells Restaurant Equipment Company offers all-in-one ventless cooking systems for kitchens with limited ventilation options. These flexible solutions integrate electric cooking equipment into a ventless hood and fire suppression system. Wells presents models preconfigured with electric cooking appliances or lets you customize your model with ventless hoods only. Alternatives include:

• A cooking top with a large griddle, a griddle with 2 French hotplates, a griddle with a 15-lb fryer, or 4 French hotplates
• A base with a convection oven or a cabinet with 1 door, 2 doors, or 2 drawers
• Universal ventless hoods that accept 31-in (78.74 cm) wide appliances on stationary countertops, equipment stands, or refrigerated chef bases
• Wall or ceiling-mount canopy-style hoods for all kinds of ovens and proofing cabinets

Wells Refrigerated Pans and Ice Pans

Wells Manufacturing offers a range of refrigerated cold pans and ice pans to keep food chilled or at serving temperature. The refrigerated cold pans use an air-cooled refrigeration system and foamed-in-place insulation. The non-refrigerated ice pans hold ice on a perforated bottom strainer plate to preserve pre-chilled products at safe serving temperatures. All these pans accommodate 1 to 6 standard 12-in (30.48 cm) by 20-in (50.8 cm) or fractional-size food pans.

Wells Warmers

The warmers category is the most extensive Wells Manufacturing lineup with food wells, drawer warmers, dual-temperature food pans, and dry waterless wells. The round and square food wells come in various sizes to fit any steam table setup. Dual-temperature pans are 2-in-1 solutions with a heated Bain-Marie and a refrigerated cold pan. Warming drawers have 1, 2, or 3 drawers, each with separate temperature and humidity controls. Drop-in waterless food wells are Wells Restaurant Equipment’s most recent innovation. They efficiently hold heated foods at serving temperatures without water or drains.