Tandoor Ovens in California

Every California county runs its own environmental health program, so details vary - but most restaurant projects follow the same path:

1. Plan check. Submit your kitchen plans and equipment list to the county environmental health department. California's Retail Food Code expects commercial food equipment to be certified to recognized sanitation standards - for a tandoor, that's NSF/ANSI 4. Every GULATI gas restaurant tandoor carries it.
2. Hood and fire. A tandoor goes under a Type I commercial hood with fire suppression, approved through your city's building and fire departments.
3. Gas. A licensed contractor runs and permits the gas line. Our burners ship set up for natural gas; propane is available.
4. Final inspection. The health inspector checks the installed equipment against your approved plans before you open.

Have the spec sheet in hand for steps 1-3 - request it on any restaurant tandoor page. For hood, gas-line and clearance details, read what inspectors ask about commercial tandoor installation.

Restaurants: most new California restaurants choose gas. It holds steady heat through a long service, starts with a turn of the valve and is the simplest path through approvals. Charcoal tandoors give the classic smoky flavor many chefs love - before using solid fuel in a commercial kitchen, check with your fire marshal and local air district.

Homes: our home tandoors cook on charcoal out of the box, and you can add a propane or natural gas kit when you order. Gas is cleaner and easier on busy weeknights; charcoal is the traditional choice for weekend cookouts. Always follow local fire restrictions on red-flag days.

Not sure? Read what makes a quality tandoor - clay, insulation and burner matter more than the fuel.

Orders ship from Gardena in 1 business day and arrive in 3-5 business days. Restaurant tandoors travel by freight - the carrier calls ahead to schedule delivery, and you should check the crate before signing and note any damage on the delivery receipt. Home tandoors ship free, roll on industrial wheels and need no installation.

Prefer to collect it? Call or text us to arrange pickup in Gardena. A new clay tandoor is cured with a few gentle fires before its first bake - here's how to prepare a GULATI tandoor, and every purchase includes one-on-one support.

California sales tax is calculated at checkout from your delivery address using the state's official rate for that location, so your total is exact before you pay. Restaurants buying for resale or with a tax exemption can contact us before ordering.

Restaurants: pick the largest NSF tandoor that clears your doorway and fits under your hood - the 36″ has our largest mouth (17″) for the most bread per load. See the restaurant tandoor comparison.

Homes: Family Size cooks for 4-8 guests, Medium for 8-15 and Jumbo for 15-50. Compare home tandoors side by side, or let the Tandoor Finder pick for you.