What is a commercial kitchen hood extraction package?

A commercial kitchen hood package is a complete set that combines a stainless steel hood with an extraction motor and its speed controller. It draws in smoke, vapours and grease produced by cooking appliances before they are discharged through the ventilation ducting. No more hunting for compatible parts: you receive a hood, a motor and a controller already matched, ready to fit in your kitchen.

This solution suits restaurants, takeaways, kebab shops, pizzerias, food trucks and other commercial kitchens, with lengths available from 1 metre to 6 metres depending on the package.

Integrated motor, remote extraction fan box or roof extract fan: how to choose

The choice of motorisation depends on the length of your hood, the type of cooking and the layout of your extraction ductwork.

• Integrated double-inlet centrifugal fan: housed directly inside the hood, this is the most compact solution. It is found on most of our packages, such as the Compact Eco Hood Package or the Classic Dynamic Range Hoods Package.
• Remote extraction fan box: the motor is installed away from the hood, in a fan box connected by ducting. This configuration is often required when the desired airflow increases or when the hood exceeds several metres in length: this is the case for the 1 to 6 m Package with remote extraction fan box, which covers precisely the longest lengths in the range.
• Roof extract fan: the motor is installed on the roof, above the premises. It equips, for example, the Commercial Hood Package with wood fire roof extract fan.

As a general guide, an integrated motor remains suitable up to around 3000 m³/h: beyond that, a remote motor is usually preferable to limit noise and pressure loss. This benchmark should always be adjusted according to your ductwork, your cooking appliances and the layout of the premises, and should be confirmed with our team before ordering.

Packages by application

• Compact package: designed for food trucks, containers, takeaways and premises with low ceiling height. See the Food Truck Special Package.
• Classic package: the versatile solution for restaurants, kebab shops, pizzerias or brasseries, available from 1 to 3 metres.
• Oven special package: designed with a wider canopy for equipment that requires extensive coverage, such as certain grills or pizza ovens. See the Oven Special Hood Package.
• Odour control package: fitted with an activated carbon filter box to treat odours before discharge, with integrated motor (Compact Odour Control Package) or with remote motor (Classic Odour Control Package with remote motor).
• F400/120 smoke extraction package: for installations requiring specific fire resistance, see the 2.5 to 3 m F400 Package. Please note: the C4 rating (400°C for 30 minutes) must never be confused with the F400/120 rating (400°C for 120 minutes); the regulatory requirements of your premises must be checked before placing any order.

Comparison table of some packages in the range

Points to check before ordering

• Hood length: our packages cover 1 to 6 metres, to be chosen according to the width of your cooking area and the appliances installed underneath.
• Power supply: check whether your installation is 230 V single-phase or 400 V three-phase, the controller supplied is selected according to the motor fitted in the package.
• Fresh air intake: effective extraction requires sufficient fresh air intake into the premises, otherwise the actual airflow can drop and the negative pressure can generate noise.
• Duct diameter and length: actual airflow also depends on the ductwork, the number of elbows and the duct length, not just the motor's power.
• Applicable fire rating: if your premises require fire resistance (C4 or F400/120), check the exact regulations applicable to your project before confirming your choice, as these two ratings are not interchangeable.

To complete your installation

Need to put together your own installation? You can also find our commercial kitchen hoods sold separately, as well as the hood and fan box fitting kit (threaded rods and fixings) to secure your installation.