Commercial Mixers for Any Task in the Kitchen
Whether you're preparing bread dough, mixing cake batter, whipping mashed potatoes, or blending signature sauces, a commercial mixer is one of the hardest-working pieces of equipment in the kitchen. More than simply combining ingredients, the right mixer helps improve consistency, streamline labor, increase throughput, and support the quality customers expect.
That's why choosing the right mixer matters. Vollrath offers a complete line of commercial foodservice mixers designed to support operations of all sizes. From space-saving countertop models to versatile bench mixers and powerful floor units, there's a Vollrath mixer built to match your needs today and as your business grows.
Why Mixers Matter
In busy foodservice environments, consistency is everything. Customers expect the same quality experience every time they order a menu item, and operators need equipment that helps deliver reliable results batch after batch.
For Yia Vang, executive chef and owner of Vinai restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, his Vollrath mixer helps him maintain a more efficient kitchen and a smoother operation overall. “We have a few dishes that because of the mixer, we can actually keep up with the volume of the dish. The speed on it is incredible. The easy access on it is incredible,” he said.
Choosing the Right Mixer
Vollrath’s mixer lineup makes it easy to find a mixer that fits your unique needs. Choosing the right mixer depends on the weights and measures of what you’re mixing and the ingredients’ absorption ratio. See our handy mixer capacity chart for help choosing the right size mixer for your menu. You can also download our mixer brochure at the bottom of the page.
Countertop Mixers: Compact Power for Smaller Operations
When space is limited but performance is essential, countertop mixers provide reliable mixing capabilities in a compact footprint, making them a smart choice for lower-volume production or where maximizing workspace is a priority. They can handle a wide variety of mixing tasks, helping operators maintain consistency without sacrificing valuable space. Available in 7- and 10-quart sizes, countertop mixers are ideal for cafés, coffee shops, small bakeries, delis and prep kitchens.
Bench Mixers: Versatile Solutions for Everyday Production
For many kitchens, bench mixers deliver the ideal balance of capacity, versatility and efficiency. They’re designed to support a broad range of applications, making them one of the most valuable tools in the kitchen to help operators handle daily production demands while maintaining consistent results. Available in a 20-quart size, bench mixers are ideal for restaurants, bakeries, institutional kitchens and catering operations.
Floor Mixers: Built for High-Volume Production
When large batch sizes and continuous production are required, floor mixers provide the power and capacity needed to keep operations moving. Designed to tackle demanding workloads with ease, heavy-duty commercial mixers help operators maximize throughput while maintaining product consistency. For growing businesses, a floor mixer can provide the production capacity needed to support increased demand without compromising quality. Available in 30-, 40- and 60-quart sizes, they’re ideal for high-volume bakeries, large restaurants, commissaries, catering facilities, and institutional foodservice operations.
Consistency With Every Batch
Consistency plays a critical role in customer satisfaction, and reliable mixing performance helps ensure recipes are executed the same way every time. With our countertop mixers’ long-lasting direct-drive motor that eliminates the need for gears, and our bench and floor mixers’ heavy-duty three-speed belt drive, operators have the power to maintain product quality standards across shifts and staff members. When recipes are consistent, operators can serve customers with greater confidence and reduce waste caused by product inconsistencies.
Boosting Labor Efficiency
Labor continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing foodservice operators. Commercial mixers help reduce the amount of manual effort required for repetitive preparation tasks, improving efficiency throughout the kitchen. From a 30-minute timer that automatically stops the unit when time is up, to an easy-to-use control panel that allows speed adjustments while in use, mixing processes are automated and staff can spend more time focusing on customer service and food quality.
Built to Support Growth
As menus evolve and customer demand increases, production requirements often change. Vollrath's mixer lineup allows operators to select equipment that aligns with their current needs while providing a clear path for future growth. Whether you're starting with a compact countertop mixer or expanding production with a larger bench or floor unit, Vollrath offers solutions that can grow alongside your business.
When Publican Quality Bread managing partner Greg Wade opened a second location in Illinois, durability and reliability were nonnegotiable. With over 20,000 pounds of dough and thousands of pastries to produce each week, the bakery demands equipment that can withstand the rigors. “The reason I like Vollrath mixers is they are reliable and well-built,” he said. “In the bakery, we go hard … so to have a well-built, crafted machine from Vollrath really makes it so much easier to accomplish the monumental task of running these bakeries every day.”
Safety Features
In addition to long-lasting motors that are among the best in the industry, all Vollrath mixers feature other conveniences like easy-to-clean designs for food safety, timers that prevent overmixing, nonslip bases, and a safety guard that covers moving parts.
The safety guard is especially appreciated at the Happy Place Cooking Space in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, where people of all ages and abilities can have positive experiences in the kitchen. Executive directors Sally Wagner and Lauren O’Brien love their countertop mixer’s heavy-duty construction and tall, narrow footprint, but the safety guard is its top feature.
“It’s great that it’s not even going to turn on until it’s in a safe position where nobody’s fingers can get stuck in there,” Lauren said.
“It also helps cut down on the mess, as sometimes with mixers, flour can poof out everywhere. But the safety feature is really helpful in kind of keeping things closed,” Sally added.
Versatility Beyond Baking
Mixers are often associated with baking, but they’re versatile workhorses capable of handling a wide range of preparation tasks. All Vollrath mixer models include a stainless steel mixing bowl, dough hook, wire whisk, flat beater and safety guard. Bench and floor mixers also feature a standard No. 12 hub for attaching additional mixer accessories.
Optional accessories for our bench and floor mixers — like the slicing plate, shredding plate, meat grinder attachment, and cheese & vegetable slicer attachment — support multiple stations and menu applications. And the optional reducer kit allows your floor mixer to prepare smaller batches with the same quality and consistency you’ve perfected.
When dependable performance matters, Vollrath delivers mixer solutions built to help foodservice operations achieve reliable results batch after batch. Looking for the right commercial foodservice mixer for your operation? Explore our complete line of countertop, bench, and floor mixers to find the perfect one for your business.