Written on: April 7, 2025
The hospitality industry is no different than any other when it comes to the balance sheet. Energy efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability are top priorities. And while electricity will always be essential for certain systems—lighting, computers, cooling equipment, and so on, restaurants and hotels can take advantage of the many advantages of propane to provide heat, hot water and cooking, as well as backup power.
When you’re running a restaurant, you need a cooking method that’s fast, precise, and efficient. That’s why most restaurants want the power and versatility of propane for their kitchens, whether you’re running an upscale restaurant, a casual diner, the dining hall for a dorm or nursing home, a food truck, or a catering business.
Professional chefs and cooks will tell you they need the precise temperature control and fast, consistent heat of propane so they can serve up a high volume of food without sacrificing quality. There’s no waiting for burners to come to temperature. And propane allows for accurate, fast temperature control at the turn of a knob. That means the money you invest on fresh ingredients isn’t wasted on over- or undercooked food.
But restaurant kitchens aren’t just about cooking. They require a lot of hot water. Commercial dishwashers use very hot water to clean hundreds of plates, platters, bowls, glassware and silverware. Don’t forget an endless stream of pots, pans and cookware. Add the hot water needed to make the glassware sparkle for a full-service bar.
When you think about what it takes to heat all that water, consider that propane generates more Btus than an equivalent amount of electricity. That means you need much less propane to produce the same amount of heat or energy, and propane water heaters generate much more hot water at a cheaper cost per gallon.
Beyond doing dishes, other types of hospitality operations—hotels, resorts, nursing homes—all require a good amount of hot water, making propane an ideal option. Efficient propane laundry equipment can save you the expense of contracting out that service—and eliminates the problems caused by a delayed delivery.
Individual tankless water heaters make it super-efficient to provide hot water for dozens—or hundreds—of guest bathrooms.
Commercial Propane can also help boost revenue by helping you expand your outdoor service. Propane-powered patio and deck heaters, fire pits, and hearths add ambiance while giving warmth and comfort—and extending your outdoor dining season. Propane can also be used to operate outdoor lighting with a warm glow.
For the same reason propane is so effective and efficient at generating hot water, it’s a great option for heating. What’s more, it creates the option of adding safe, clean-burning propane fireplaces to guest rooms and lounges, adding ambiance and charm that help you stand out from the competition.
In the event of a power outage, a propane standby generator means you can keep your guests and staff safe and comfortable. It will not only maintain power, but it will also keep your coolers, refrigerators and freezers running and preventing major loss of food.
In the hospitality business, great customer service is paramount. Behind the scenes, propane can help ensure you deliver a quality experience, far beyond the kitchen, and help your restaurant, diner, hotel, resort, country club, and more earn great reviews and repeat business.
And great customer service is paramount for the experts at Georgia Gas Distributors. Talk to our team to find out how we can support your hospitality business today.