Arilex is a Spanish manufacturer of cooking equipment and display cabinets for the catering trade: electric fryers, gas barbecues and grills, toaster ovens, ambient, heated and refrigerated tapas display cabinets, and stainless steel work tables. Arilex, S.L. was founded in 2016 and manufactures at its 4,200 m² site on the El Nevero industrial estate in Badajoz, selling only through distributors; it exhibits at Hostelco, Host Milan and GulfHost. At Hiperchef, its distributor in Valencia, we carry 38 products from the brand, all in stainless steel, CE certified and designed for bars, cafés, restaurants, beach bars and grill restaurants.

These are professional machines: the manufacturer’s guarantee is 1 year and covers parts, installation is carried out by a qualified installer, and the gas models leave the factory set up for butane or propane with the natural gas injectors included. Prices include VAT and the factory supplies them to us to order within a few working days; we confirm the date when we receive your order.

What Arilex makes and what we have at Hiperchef

How to choose an Arilex fryer

Tank size and power set the pace: 5 litres and 3.2 kW are enough for a tapas bar; 10 litres and 3.5 kW for a café or burger bar; 12 litres and 4.5 kW for a restaurant kitchen. The three-phase 7.5 kW versions recover temperature faster between batches and are the right choice if you have a 400 V supply. The doubles let you fry two products without mixing flavours, and the drain tap pays for itself as soon as you change the oil more than once a week. If the unit is to be built into a cooking line, the freestanding Línea 600, 60 cm deep, lines up with the other modules. All have a cold zone below the heating element, which extends the life of the oil, and a safety thermostat with manual reset.

Gas and electricity: what to check before buying

The barbecues and grills leave the factory set up for butane or propane and include the injectors to convert them to natural gas; the conversion and the connection are carried out by a Gas Safe registered installer. The single-phase fryers and the toaster ovens run on 230 V, but a 4.5 kW fryer or a 3.45 kW toaster oven needs a supply with enough capacity, and higher-powered units are usually wired to a dedicated circuit or an industrial socket by an electrician. The refrigerated display cabinets have the refrigeration unit built in and only need a 230 V socket and ventilation around the condenser.

Use and care

On the fryers, the head with the heating element lifts out in one piece to clean the tank, and a microswitch cuts the power when it is removed. On the barbecues, the lava rock is replaced once it becomes saturated with grease (a 3 kg bag covers a full load) and the front grease tray is emptied after each service. On the heated cabinets, the bain-marie tank has a drain plug and the rear doors slide and lift out; on the refrigerated ones, the digital control manages defrosting. Spare parts come from the Badajoz factory, so a part does not leave the machine out of action for weeks.

Frequently asked questions about Arilex

Where is Arilex equipment made?

In Badajoz, at the 4,200 m² Arilex, S.L. factory on the El Nevero industrial estate. The whole range we sell (fryers, barbecues, toaster ovens, display cabinets and tables) is stainless steel made in Spain with CE certification.

What guarantee do Arilex fryers and display cabinets have?

1-year manufacturer’s guarantee covering parts, for professional use. Installation of the gas and three-phase units must be carried out by a qualified installer, Gas Safe registered for gas; spare parts are supplied by the factory itself.

Which Arilex fryer should I choose for a bar?

For tapas and the occasional portion, the EVO5 with 5 litres and 3.2 kW (€196.29); for a café or burger bar frying continuously, the EVO10 with 10 litres (€283.22) or the EVO12 with 12 litres (€381.37). If you fry chips and fish at the same time, a 10+10 or 12+12 litre double.

Do Arilex barbecues run on natural gas?

Yes. They leave the factory set up for butane or propane and come with the natural gas injectors; the conversion and the fixed connection are carried out by a Gas Safe registered installer. They have safety thermocouple valves and piezo ignition on every burner.

What is the difference between the ambient, heated tapas and refrigerated display cabinets?

The ambient cabinet is just glass and steel: it displays without heating or cooling, for pastries, bread and cured meats. The heated tapas cabinet keeps the containers in a bain-marie at up to 90 ºC. The refrigerated 4VTG has its own refrigeration unit and works between +2 and +6 ºC for cold portions, sushi or fish.

Does Arilex sell to private customers?

No: Arilex sells only through distributors, and Hiperchef is one of them. The equipment is for professional use; if you have any doubts about power, dimensions or installation, write to us before ordering and we will confirm which model fits your premises.