Crown (Middleby) ES-30-QS Braising Pans & Tilt Skillets

Crown ES-30 30-Gallon Electric Tilting Skillet

Engineered in Canada for the most demanding commercial kitchens, the Crown ES-30 delivers the versatility of a braising pan, griddle, kettle and sauté station—all in one heavy-duty, 30-gallon (114 L) package. From searing to simmering, this self-contained electric skillet provides fast, even heat across its entire surface so you can batch-cook with confidence and precision.

Why chefs choose the ES-30

• 30-gallon capacity (114 L) easily handles up to 75 lb of ground meat or 23 gal of soup in a single load.
• Manual gearbox tilt with oversized handle offers smooth, controlled pouring and shuts the elements off when the pan is tipped more than 5°.
• Spring-assisted cover with full-width handle, condensate drip guide and vent port keeps heat in and mess out.
• Etched gallon & litre markings speed portioning—no need for separate measuring tools.
• Removable pour-lip strainer catches solids for cleaner, safer draining.
• 10-gauge 304 stainless steel pan with coved corners wipes down fast and resists warping.
• 1 ⅜" (35 mm) aluminum heat plate with embedded electric elements ensures uniform temperatures from edge to edge.
• 160 °F–445 °F (71 °C–229 °C) thermostat plus high-limit cut-off at 536 °F (280 °C) for dependable safety.
• Open stainless frame with adjustable flanged feet—bolt it to the floor for code-compliant installation.
• cCSAus & NSF listed for use in all commercial food-service applications.

Performance at a glance

Cook, braise & more

• Sear and braise short ribs or roasts.
• Grill fajita mix directly on the pan surface.
• Steam vegetables with a shallow water load.
• Scramble up to 250 eggs at once.
• Simmer sauces, soups and chilis without hot spots.

Need faucets, draw-off valves or a sliding drain pan? Compatible accessories are available—ask your account manager for details.