Rating of the best shawarma makers for 2024

One of the fast food dishes is shawarma, the quality of which depends on the degree of roasting of the meat and its spice. There are various types of equipment that, according to their technical description, speak about the quality of the output product. Attention is given to an overview of the installations popular for this year for making shawarma from foreign and domestic manufacturers with their pros and cons.

General idea of ​​the apparatus for making shawarma - selection criteria

Few people know that meat for shawarma must first go through the marinating process, then it is fried using a special technology in special installations. The tenderloin is strung on a vertically positioned knife that rotates in a circle relative to the heating elements. As soon as the meat is browned, it is cut into thin layers, which fall into a container located at the bottom of the installation.

Note! For cooking, they mainly use lamb, pork or chicken.

The taste of the finished product resembles charcoal meat, which is why the devices are often called grills.

What are the settings - classification of shawarma grills

What should you look for when buying equipment? You need to focus on the main components of kitchen appliances. Knowing the characteristics of each link, it is easier to understand how to choose the right device.

Let's start with the most important thing - heating elements. It can be heating elements - tubular electric heaters of various shapes (straight, spiral, concave, etc.) with infrared radiation or gas burners - flameless metal pipes.

Professional units are always equipped with several heating zones, which can be adjusted independently of each other. In modern expensive appliances, several heating elements can be located in one zone to ensure fast and efficient roasting of meat.

Note! All units are equipped with rotary controls, indicator lights and a start button.

By the type of rotary pin, the devices can be manual or automatic (electric).In the first case, on the rails where the vertical spiral (vent) is attached, there are several holes located at a certain distance from each other. By changing the skewer from left to right, the level of frying of the meat is regulated. In the second case, the adjustment of the distance from the meat to the heating zones is carried out by a special mechanism, which, in addition, can take the third position - at a certain angle.

For safe work, special mirror shields are installed on the equipment, which also increase the temperature when cooking meat. Modern models can cover the heating elements with a special layer, or they can completely block them with glass heat-resistant shields.

There are universal devices that allow you to cook not only meat on a skewer, but also on skewers. As a rule, they have manual and automatic rotation. With your own hands you need to regulate the frying of the kebab, but the meat for the shawarma will rotate on its own. There can be up to 10 horizontal holes, and vertical holes only for the installation of one pole.

As for the packaging for finished products. There are drainage trays, under the bottom of which there are trays for collecting unnecessary fat. There are solid, sealed baking trays, most often installed where the motor is located at the bottom of the machine, in order to avoid getting fat on it. There are retractable and fully removable containers - it depends on which company the equipment is. It is better to purchase prefabricated structures, it is easier to care for them.

Tips for choosing

There are general recommendations that it is advisable to listen to and follow in the future, so as not to make mistakes when choosing.

When purchasing an installation, you need to pay attention to how to install it. There are models that require specialist intervention - a case when it is necessary to make grounding. Most often these are devices with a mains voltage of 380-400 V.

Maintainability. Low cost is not a reason to rejoice, although productivity is high and energy / gas consumption costs are low. As a rule, it is difficult to find spare parts for such models, and service to order will cost a penny. It is better to immediately ask the seller if the parts are in stock, whether it will be difficult to find them after a while.

How to properly care for the equipment is spelled out in the operating instructions, as are the answers to other questions that require detail.

Where to buy equipment? According to buyers, such purchases should be made in professional kitchen equipment brand stores, where a guarantee for the product is necessarily given. If we consider the option of ordering via the Internet, then it is advisable to study customer reviews.

For small or novice entrepreneurs, it is better to purchase compact, inexpensive units. For large-scale enterprises, equipment should be highly productive and of high quality (no need to spare money).

Note! The price range for professional equipment for shawarma varies between 15-100 thousand rubles.

Rating of high-quality devices for shawarma up to 20 thousand rubles for 2024

This category includes budgetary units, most of which run on gas, allow you to operate goods in any area (catering, trade) and cook not only shawarma. Top manufacturers:

• "Atesy";
• "Hurakan";
• Grill Master.

Model "Shawarma - 2M" from the manufacturer "Atesy"

Purpose: for cooking shawarma and barbecue.

The unit operates on reduced gas and is used for street vendors and specialized cafes. With the help of tubular electric heaters that generate infrared radiation, meat is cooked on a special knife. It rotates around the burners until the product is completely cooked.

Features: Flameless gas burners that do not fade when wind gusts; automatic ignition (short-term extinction) and uniform flame spread, which is provided by a nichrome mesh; the distance between the knife and the heating elements is regulated.

Description of appearance: rectangular cabinet with screens for focusing heating elements, equipped with holes for skewers and a stand with a spit in the middle. There are legs that give the structure stability on the surface. The knife rotation handle is protected from heat from above by a visor.

Specifications:

A type:	gas
Dimensions (centimeters):	45/67/91
Weight:	20 kg
Heating elements:	2 pcs., Heating element
Mounting:	floor
Pallet positions:	2 levels
Rated power:	7.4 kW
Pressure:	2940 Pa
Number of skewers:	8 pcs.
Fuel consumption:	0.276 cubic meters per hour
Life time:	10 years
Material:	stainless steel
Guarantee:	12 months
Drive unit:	manual, electric
By price:	17,000 rubles

• independent regulation and switching on of burners;
• the knife is quickly removed / installed;
• easy to clean;
• high performance;
• long service life;
• low cost.

• not identified.

Model "HKN-GRM20" from the manufacturer "Hurakan"

Purpose: for installation in fast food outlets and fast food establishments.

The body of the unit is made of stainless steel, during installation, grounding is required, since there is a three-prong plug to protect the user from electric shock and must be connected directly to a grounded three-prong socket. The design is equipped with two heating elements (heating elements), the interval between meat and burners is regulated. Suitable for cooking pork, lamb, beef, chicken.

Each burner is equipped with an individual control system: rotary temperature switch, two indicator lights.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Dimensions (centimeters):	45/60/58,2
Net weight:	16 kg 500 g
Installation:	tabletop
Power consumption:	4000 watts
Voltage:	380 V
Maximum load:	30 Kg
Vendor code:	288209
Pin length:	40 cm
Guarantee period:	half a year
Manufacturer country:	China
Average price:	15200 rubles

• even frying;
• fast cooking;
• robust and reliable construction;
• affordable price;
• simple control.

• installation should only be carried out by a specialist.

Model "F2SHMG" from the manufacturer "Grill Master"

Purpose: for cooking oriental dishes, pita stuffed with lamb, beef or chicken with the addition of spices, sauces and fresh vegetable salad.

A manual installation made of food grade stainless steel allows you to cook not only shawarma, but also barbecue. For this, the equipment has a skewer for large pieces of meat that rotates vertically in front of the heating elements and special holes for barbecue pins (located horizontally). The two heating elements are regulated independently of each other, thereby saving gas consumption if there are few buyers.

Feature: Natural gas or propane-butane can be used, flameless burners.

Specifications:

Nutrition:	gas
Parameters (centimeters):	51,5/80/87
Net weight:	15 Kg
Power consumption:	7400 Wt
Number of skewers:	8 pcs.
Maximum load:	40 Kg
Productivity per load (kg):	15 - manual, 20 - automatic
Rpm:	2 vertical loading
Consumption per hour:	0.82 cubic meters - natural, 0.32 kg - propane-butane
Burners size (see):	29,7/21,6/18,4
Manufacturer country:	Russia
How much is:	17,000 rubles

• functional;
• economical;
• value for money;
• high performance;
• light weight;
• gas control;
• you can make shish kebab.

• not identified.

The best shawarma machines up to 30 thousand rubles for 2024

The main advantages of models in this category are high performance, wide application, long service life, economical energy consumption. All installations are electrical, of various designs.Popular models belong to firms:

• "Viatto";
• "Atesy";
• "Eksi".

Model "HES-E2" from the manufacturer "Viatto"

Purpose: for frying pork, lamb or chicken meat, previously marinated, used for making shawarma, at catering establishments.

The device is equipped with a motor that drives the spit, each of the heating elements is regulated by the degree of heating independently of each other. The bottom is completely sealed, preventing grease from getting on the motor.

Feature: ensuring fast and uniform roasting of the product, the presence of a start button with a light notification.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Dimensions (centimeters):	53,4/60,7/96
Net weight:	31 kg
Power consumption:	8200 watts
Heating zones:	3 pcs.
Acceptable meat diameter:	30 cm
Spit length:	55 cm
Voltage:	220 V
Loading:	9 kg
Material:	stainless steel
Installation method:	desktop
Scope of application:	small fast food outlets, retail outlets inside buildings
Guarantee:	half a year
Production:	chinese
Cost:	21,700 rubles

• robust construction;
• cooks quickly;
• modern design;
• high performance;
• long service life.

• not identified.

Model "Shawarma 2 EL M" from the manufacturer "Atesy"

Purpose: for cooking meat.

Street vending equipment is heated by heating elements that emit infrared radiation. Due to fixation by screens, heating elements significantly increase the heat temperature and cooking speed.

The body is made of stainless steel, the bottom is equipped with massive steel bars with rubberized legs. The two heating zones are regulated separately (unusual shape of the heaters). The distance from the spit to the frying panels can be changed.

Scope of application: bistro, cafe, street trade, catering places.

Features: quick removal and installation of a knife, two pallet positions, a collapsible design (easy to clean), thermostats - buttons.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Dimensions (centimeters):	42,5/66,8/73,7
Net weight:	25 Kg
Loading:	6 kg
Temperature:	50-250 degrees
Meat cylinder turnover:	30 seconds
Installation method:	desktop
Power consumption:	3000 watts
Voltage:	220 V
Frequency:	50 Hz
Minimum ambient temperature for operation:	10 degrees with a "-"
Material:	stainless steel
Colour:	Gray
Time to prepare one load:	45 minutes
Production:	Russian
Amount:	25400 rubles

• high performance;
• simple control;
• structural reliability;
• electric model;
• affordable price.

• not identified.

Model "HES-E2" from the manufacturer "Eksi"

Purpose: frying pork, lamb or chicken meat, marinated for shawarma.

Installation with three independent temperature controllers. Indicator lights, on / off button of the device. The motor, located in the lower part, is reliably hidden under a sealed pan, excluding the possibility of grease getting on it. Rotary switches. An automatically rotating pin, ensures even roasting of any piece of meat.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Dimensions (centimeters):	96/53,4/60,7
Weight:	40 Kg
Power:	9600 Wt
Voltage:	380 V
Heating elements:	3 pcs.
Drive unit:	manual
Control system:	mechanical
Installation method:	desktop
Colour:	Gray
Guarantee period:	6 months
Manufacturer country:	China
Average price:	21,000 rubles

• design;
• high-performance;
• high-quality assembly;
• easy care and management.

• not identified.

Rating of the most expensive shawarma makers for 2024

The popularity of models in this category is due to the impeccable quality of the product at the exit, the speed of preparation and improved technical properties. Top suppliers:

• "Fimar";
• "North";
• "Ozti".

Model "GYR60" from the manufacturer "Fimar"

Purpose: for cooking shawarma, kebabs, frying meat and chicken.

Corrosion-resistant food-grade steel construction with a motor that is securely fixed to the top of the unit. The pallet is sealed, allows fat to pass through, which flows into a special container. On the right side there is an on / off button, three rotary switches that control the independent operation of heating elements in each area.

Features: there is a heat-resistant glass covering the tubular electric heaters, which will allow you to quickly wash the surface, save energy; infrared radiation; ceramic coating of heaters; adjustment of the distance from the skewer to the top drive motor.

Complete set: a pallet for collecting waste, a spatula for collecting meat (ready-made), skewer, apparatus body.

Scope of application: for restaurants, cafes, food industries.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Dimensions (centimeters):	51/53/87-134
Net weight:	26 kg
Loading (kg):	10 - minimum, 30 - maximum
Power levels:	3 pcs.
Number of heating elements:	6 pcs.
Mains voltage:	380 degrees
Power consumption:	4200 Wt
Maximum product diameter:	47 cm
Working height:	41-46 cm
Guarantee:	12 months
Manufacturer country:	Italy
Middle price segment:	88620 rubles

• design;
• reliable;
• cooks quickly;
• functional;
• set;
• widespread use;
• one year warranty.

• expensive.

Model "DKE8" from the manufacturer "North"

Purpose: industrial.

Free-standing installation that does not require installation. In appearance, it is similar to the GYR60 model from the Fimar manufacturer. In comparison with it, an additional heating zone appeared, which increased the productivity of the device. Other technical indicators have also improved, as well as the warranty period.

Features: glass-ceramic infrared heater can reduce power consumption up to 40%; automatic overhead motor driving the spoke; removable tray for collecting excess fat; drain pan.

Additionally, glass screens (2-fold), an electric knife and stands for installing a removable knitting needle with shawarma are supplied.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Parameters (centimeters):	48/50/106
Net weight:	30 Kg
Skewer length:	78 cm
Rated power:	5600 Wt
Maximum load:	75-85 kg
Voltage:	220V
Heating zones:	4 things.
Number of heating elements:	8 pcs.
Frequency:	50-60 Hz
Material:	stainless steel AISI 304
Guarantee period:	2 years
Manufacturer country:	Greece
By cost:	78100 rubles

• increased warranty;
• prostate management / care;
• economical;
• multifunctional;
• wide scope of application: food equipment for trade in supermarkets with their products, catering, restaurants, cafes;
• appearance.

• expensive.

Model "3GD" from the manufacturer "Ozti"

Purpose: for roasting a large number of different types of meat and poultry at catering establishments, as well as in production workshops, whose activities are related to the production of gastronomic products.

Stainless steel turkish grill with top motor, 3 heating zones and 8-angle drain pan. Installed on the table. It is used in street trading and catering. Suitable for canteen, cafes, restaurants. It has three independent zones that allow you to adjust the temperature along the entire length of the product. There are guides that bring the meat closer and further away from the heating zone.

Features: gas infrared burners; selection of the direction of rotation of the spit; one-piece pull-out tray for collecting fat; can operate on natural and reduced gas; installation with meat positioning function: side by side, away, at an angle.

Specifications:

A type:	gas
Dimensions (centimeters):	98,7/45/56
Net weight:	24 kg
Spoke length:	73 cm 6 mm
Power consumption:	3700 Wt
Rotation:	1 rpm
Maximum load:	40 Kg
Gas consumption:	9750 Wt
Allowable meat height:	45 cm
Voltage:	220 V
Guarantee period:	1 year
Supply:	from Turkey
Average cost:	51700 rubles

• compact;
• design;
• acceptable price;
• spacious;
• functional;
• economical option.

• not identified.

Output

The technology for making shawarma, regardless of the type of apparatus, is the same. Its essence lies in scrolling a large piece of meat on a spit in front of the heating elements, which can be adjusted according to the temperature supply, as well as change the distance from the product to the heating zones, thereby adjusting the cooking speed. The roasted meat is cut into a special tray and then used for cooking.

According to the declared list of devices for shawarma, electric models with infrared heating elements, which are protected by a glass-ceramic shield, are considered popular, since they are easier to care for, and there will always be spare parts. Inexpensive devices - gas, manual control. Well, which one is better to buy - the choice is yours.

Table - "The best devices for making shawarma for 2024"

Name:	Manufacturer:	A type:	Power, kWt):	Average price (rubles):
"Shawarma-2M"	"Atesy"	gas with manual drive	7.4	17000
"HKN-GRM 20"	"Hurakan"	electric with manual drive	4	15200
"F2SHMG"	"Grill Master"	gas with manual and automatic drive	7.4	17000
"HES-E2"	"Viatto"	electric	8.2	21700
"Shawarma 2 EL M"	"Atesy"	electric	3	25400
"HES-E2"	"Eksi"	electric	9.6	21000
"GYR60"	"Fimar"	electric	4.2	88620
"DKE8"	"North"	electric	5.6	78100
"3GD"	"Ozti"	gas	3.7	51700