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How to Choose the Right Size Commercial Tandoor for Your Restaurant

🔶 Choosing the Correct Tandoor Size

Selecting the right size tandoor is one of the most important decisions when setting up your kitchen. The ideal tandoor size depends on your menu, daily cooking volume, and available space. Below is a quick guide to help you choose the best fit for your business.

🧆 26-Inch Tandoor (Catering Tandoor)

Best for: Catering services, food trucks, and small pop-up kitchens
Why choose it: Compact, lightweight, and easy to transport all three way to describe the smallest tandoor option we offer which is perfect for on-site catering and events. It offers authentic tandoori flavor without requiring a permanent setup.
Ideal for: 8-10 naan per batch or small portions of kebabs and tikka,


🍢 28-Inch Tandoor

Best for: Small restaurants or takeout kitchens
Why choose it: A 28-inch tandoor provides an excellent balance between size and performance. It can handle steady daily use while fitting comfortably in tighter spaces.
Ideal for: Up to 9-12 naan or 12–15 skewers at a time.


🍗 30-Inch Tandoor

Best for: Medium-sized restaurants with steady dine-in and takeout service
Why choose it: The 30-inch model is one of the most popular choices among Indian restaurants. It provides great heat retention, efficient fuel use, and consistent cooking results.
Ideal for: 12-14 naan bread per batch or full meal prep for 60–80 guests.


🍽️ 32-Inch Tandoor

Best for: Busy restaurants, banquet halls, and catering companies
Why choose it: Designed for higher production, the 32-inch tandoor offers a larger cooking surface and deep chamber for multiple skewers and naan batches.
Ideal for: 14-16 naan bread per batch or large catering orders.


🏆 34-Inch Jumbo Tandoor

Best for: High-volume kitchens and professional caterers
Why choose it: The Jumbo 34-inch tandoor is built for performance and speed. It’s the powerhouse of commercial tandoors which is ideal for handling multiple orders at once during peak hours or large banquets.
Ideal for: 16-20 naan bread per batch or heavy skewer cooking operations.


💡 Quick Tips for Choosing Your Size

  • If you move your tandoor often, go for a small or catering model.
  • For daily restaurant use, a 28"–30" tandoor offers the best mix of size and fuel efficiency.
  • For large restaurants or caterers, the 32" or 34" Jumbo Tandoor ensures you never run out of space during rush hours.
  • Always ensure adequate ventilation and floor space for safe operation.

🔥 At Nishi Enterprise, we stock every size, from portable catering tandoors to heavy-duty Jumbo 34-inch models which are all built for authentic flavor and long-lasting durability.

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https://www.nishienterprise.com/collections/shaan-tandoor