Commercial Kitchen Taps

Brass gives the tap the strength and corrosion resistance needed for heavy, constant use in a commercial kitchen, so it won’t wear out quickly. The chrome finish provides a very smooth surface that is easy to wipe clean and very hygienic, which matters when lots of people use the same tap. For example, the Armitage Shanks and Rada taps listed are brass with chrome plating, so you get durability and simple cleaning. You’ll notice fewer stains and faster cleaning times compared with rougher finishes.

A kitchen mixer combines hot and cold into one spout and usually needs one tap hole, which is fast and space-efficient for filling pans and washing up. High-neck pillar taps, like the Armitage Shanks Alterna 21 B1679AA, keep hot and cold separate and can be more traditional and robust, but they typically need two holes and take a little more bench space. If you need temperature blending and quick one-handed control during busy service, a mixer such as the Rada Thermotap-3L is often the better choice. If you prefer simple, separable controls and a taller spout profile, the high-neck pillar option works well.

A fixed spout is sturdy and has fewer moving parts to fail, making it suitable where the sink use is static. A swivel spout gives you reach and flexibility to fill large pots or to serve multiple wash bays, and two of the taps in the range offer swivel options for that reason. For example, if you often move pans around a large sink during service, a swivel tap will save time and reduce splashing. If you have a single-purpose sink where movement is minimal, a fixed spout keeps maintenance simpler.

Single-lever taps let you adjust flow and temperature quickly with one hand, which speeds up tasks and reduces cross-contamination when you’re multitasking. Twin-lever pillar taps give independent hot and cold control, which can feel more robust and familiar in some settings, as seen with the two-hole pillar options. The product range shows two single-lever mixers and one twin-lever pillar, so if you want fast one-handed operation choose a single lever; if you need separate handles for each supply, a twin-lever works well.

Yes. Thermostatic mixers, such as the Rada Thermotap-3L, hold water at a steady preset temperature so you avoid sudden scalding or cold surges when others use water nearby. That consistency is helpful for safe handwashing and for processes that require a stable temperature. If safety and uniform output matter in a busy kitchen, a thermostatic model is a sensible investment.