Burger Machines

Commercial Burger Machines, Burger Presses & Patty Formers

At Superior Food Machinery, we supply a range of commercial burger machines, burger presses and industrial burger forming machines for professional butchers, meat processors, catering businesses and food manufacturers.

Whether you're producing a small number of fresh burgers each day or manufacturing thousands of patties per hour, choosing the right burger making machine can make a significant difference to production efficiency, portion consistency and labour requirements.

Our range includes manual burger presses, automatic burger forming machines and specialist industrial forming systems, providing solutions for businesses of different sizes and production requirements.

From traditional beef burgers and premium handmade-style patties to chicken burgers and suitable plant-based mixtures, our burger forming equipment can help businesses produce consistent products while maintaining the required appearance and texture.

Why Use a Commercial Burger Making Machine?

Producing burgers by hand can be time-consuming, particularly when customers expect consistent portion weights, dimensions and presentation.

A commercial burger making machine helps standardise the forming process, allowing businesses to produce burgers more efficiently while reducing the amount of manual handling required.

The main benefits include:

• Consistent burger size and shape – helping create a uniform finished product.

• Improved portion control – supporting more accurate product weights and reducing unnecessary giveaway.

• Increased production efficiency – particularly when using automatic forming equipment.

• Reduced manual handling – allowing operators to spend more time on other production tasks.

• Professional product presentation – helping produce burgers with a consistent appearance.

• Flexible production – different machines and forming arrangements can accommodate various products and portion sizes.

The level of automation and available forming options will depend on the individual machine.

Manual Burger Presses for Butchers and Smaller Producers

Manual burger presses are a straightforward and economical solution for businesses producing smaller quantities of burgers.

These machines are particularly popular with traditional butchers, farm shops, catering businesses and smaller food producers.

The operator places a measured quantity of prepared minced meat into the burger mould before using the press mechanism to form the patty.

Manual presses are easy to operate and offer a practical way to produce consistently shaped burgers without investing in a fully automatic production machine.

At Superior Food Machinery, our range includes Sirman burger presses, with different mould sizes available to suit individual requirements.

Automatic Burger Forming Machines

For businesses producing larger quantities of burgers, an automatic burger forming machine can provide substantial improvements in production efficiency.

Unlike a manual burger press, an automatic machine repeatedly portions and forms burgers with less direct operator involvement.

This makes automatic burger machines particularly suitable for busy butcher shops, wholesale meat processors, catering suppliers and food manufacturers.

Depending on the model and configuration, automatic burger machines can offer:

• Adjustable portion thickness.

• Interchangeable forming drums or moulds.

• Continuous burger production.

• Conveyor-based product discharge.

• Automatic paper interleaving or stacking options.

• Different hopper capacities to suit production requirements.

These features can help businesses increase output while maintaining a consistent finished product.

Formatic Automatic Burger Machines

Formatic burger machines are designed for businesses requiring automated portioning and forming of burgers and other suitable food products.

The Formatic range includes machines for different production volumes, allowing businesses to select equipment according to their required output and product dimensions.

Models such as the Formatic R2200 and R4000 are suitable for commercial burger production, with different forming configurations available.

Depending on the machine, additional options may be available for product handling, larger hopper capacities and specialist forming requirements.

For businesses looking to move away from manual burger production, an automatic Formatic burger machine can be a practical way to increase capacity and improve portion consistency.

Industrial Burger Forming Machines

Larger food manufacturers may require a more specialised industrial burger forming machine capable of integrating with existing production equipment.

These systems are particularly useful for continuous production environments where products must be portioned, shaped and transferred efficiently between processing stages.

Our range includes specialist REX burger forming equipment, designed for industrial meat processing applications.

Depending on the model, REX forming systems can be integrated with compatible filling equipment and configured to produce burgers with specific shapes, sizes and surface textures.

Some systems can also be adapted for producing meatballs or other formed food products.

Burger Machines for Different Food Products

Although traditionally associated with beef burgers, commercial forming machines can be used for a variety of food products, depending on the ingredients and machine configuration.

Beef Burgers

Suitable for producing traditional beef burgers, premium patties and other minced beef products.

Chicken and Poultry Burgers

Suitable forming equipment can be used for prepared poultry mixtures where the product consistency allows reliable portioning and shaping.

Pork and Other Meat Burgers

Burger machines can also be used for pork, lamb and mixed-meat products, depending on the recipe and forming system.

Vegetarian and Plant-Based Burgers

Certain machines can form suitable vegetable, pulse-based and meat-alternative mixtures, although product consistency and machine compatibility should be checked before purchase.

Choosing the Right Burger Making Machine

When selecting a commercial burger machine, several factors should be considered.

Production Capacity

How many burgers do you need to produce each hour?

A manual burger press may be sufficient for smaller batches, while businesses producing hundreds or thousands of burgers will generally benefit from automatic equipment.

Burger Diameter and Thickness

Different machines offer different forming sizes. It's important to choose equipment capable of producing the dimensions required for your product range.

Portion Weight

Accurate portioning is particularly important when supplying retail packs, catering customers or wholesale markets.

The required portion weight should be considered alongside burger diameter, thickness and mixture consistency.

Product Type

Beef mince, poultry mixtures and plant-based products can behave differently during forming.

Selecting a machine suitable for the ingredients being processed helps achieve reliable operation and consistent results.

Available Space

Manual presses require relatively little working space, while automatic and industrial forming machines may need additional room for conveyors, loading and product handling.

Future Production Requirements

If your business is growing, it may be worth considering a machine with additional capacity rather than selecting equipment based solely on current production levels.

Manual vs Automatic Burger Machines

The main difference between manual and automatic burger machines is the amount of operator involvement and the achievable production output.

A manual burger press is generally the most economical option for businesses producing smaller batches. It provides a straightforward way to shape burgers consistently without requiring a powered forming system.

An automatic burger machine is designed for repeated portioning and forming, making it more suitable for businesses producing larger quantities throughout the working day.

For industrial manufacturers, more advanced forming systems may offer additional integration, product handling and automation capabilities.

The best choice will depend on production volume, product specifications and available budget.

Burger Production Equipment from Superior Food Machinery

Burger production often involves more than simply forming the finished patty.

Depending on the application, businesses may also require meat mincers, meat mixers, vacuum fillers, conveyors and packaging equipment.

At Superior Food Machinery, we can help you consider the complete production process, from preparing and mixing ingredients through to forming and packaging the finished burgers.

Our team can advise on suitable equipment for your products, production volumes and existing machinery.

Whether you're a butcher looking for a reliable manual burger press or a food manufacturer considering an automatic burger production system, we can help you find the right solution.

Contact Superior Food Machinery for further information, pricing and advice on our range of commercial burger machines and industrial burger forming equipment.

What is a commercial burger machine?

A commercial burger machine is used to form prepared meat or other suitable food mixtures into consistently shaped burgers or patties. Machines range from manually operated burger presses to automatic forming systems designed for higher-volume production.

What is the difference between a burger press and a burger forming machine?

A burger press is generally operated manually, with the operator placing the mixture into a mould and pressing it into shape. An automatic burger forming machine portions and forms products repeatedly, making it more suitable for larger production volumes.

How many burgers can an automatic burger machine produce?

Production capacity varies considerably depending on the model, burger size, product consistency and machine configuration. Some commercial machines can produce thousands of burgers per hour. Check the manufacturer's specifications for the exact machine and application.

Can burger machines make different sized burgers?

Many burger machines are available with different mould diameters, forming drums or adjustable thickness settings. However, the available sizes and adjustment methods vary between machines.

Can a burger machine produce vegetarian or plant-based burgers?

Certain burger forming machines can process suitable vegetarian and plant-based mixtures. The ingredients, moisture content and consistency will affect how reliably the product can be formed, so compatibility should be confirmed before purchase.

What equipment is needed to make burgers commercially?

A typical burger production process may involve a meat mincer, mixer and burger forming machine. Larger operations may also require conveyors, portioning equipment and packaging machinery, depending on their production requirements.