Blodgett

Blodgett has functioned as a premier pioneer in the commercial cooking industry since its founding in 1848 by Gardner S. Blodgett and his partner in Burlington, Vermont. Originally starting as a plumbing and heating business, the company gained national prominence after developing a high-efficiency wood-burning oven for the U.S. Army during the Civil War. Over nearly 180 years, Blodgett has evolved into one of the world’s most recognized manufacturers of professional thermal equipment, now operating as a flagship brand within the Middleby Corporation’s extensive portfolio.

The brand is internationally recognized for its convection oven technology, particularly the Mark V and DFG series, which have become industry benchmarks for reliability and throughput. These units are engineered with a focus on high-performance airflow, utilizing a dual-flow system that recirculates heated air to ensure uniform temperature distribution across all rack positions. A hallmark of Blodgett's industrial design is the heavy-duty fully welded iron frame, which provides superior structural integrity compared to the bolt-together frames found in lighter-duty models. This construction is a primary reason why Blodgett ovens are a standard specification for high-volume institutional settings such as K-12 school districts and global fast-food chains.

Beyond convection technology, Blodgett remains a dominant force in the specialized deck oven market, most notably through its 900 series. These ovens are engineered for the extreme thermal mass required for traditional baking and roasting, utilizing heavy-duty steel or ceramic hearths to maintain consistent bottom heat. In recent decades, the brand has expanded into the smart kitchen sector with its BLCT and BCT series of combination ovens, which integrate steam and convection cooking into a single, digitally controlled unit. These systems feature advanced humidity management and automated cleaning cycles, allowing operators to execute complex culinary techniques—such as sous-vide or high-speed roasting—with high precision and minimal labor.

The strategic value of Blodgett lies in its long-term reliability and its integration into the Middleby global service and distribution network. Based in Essex Junction, Vermont, the company maintains a massive domestic manufacturing footprint and a comprehensive inventory of genuine replacement parts, ensuring that kitchen downtime is kept to an absolute minimum. Supported by the Middleby Advantage—a program that provides 24/7 technical support and a nationwide network of authorized service providers—Blodgett offers a high return on investment through exceptional durability and energy-efficient designs. This combination of historical Vermont craftsmanship and modern thermal engineering makes Blodgett a foundational partner for any commercial kitchen seeking to maximize its production capacity and operational consistency.