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Griddles
Griddles are essential for high-volume breakfast service, casual dining, and à-la-carte cooking. Whether you're searing steaks, cooking pancakes, or preparing vegetables, a commercial griddle delivers even heat across a large flat surface.
Choose from gas or electric models in tabletop or floor-standing configurations. Our range includes smooth and grooved surfaces to suit your kitchen's menu and workflow.
Griddles are flat cooking surfaces for searing, frying and sautéing in high-volume kitchens. Available as gas or electric tabletop units in 3.6–7 kW, with smooth or grooved cooking plates. Choose based on your fuel supply, cooking volume, and whether you need portability.
When selecting a griddle, consider your fuel source (gas offers faster heat recovery; electric suits kitchens without gas infrastructure), cooking surface area, and whether you need a smooth plate or grooved surface. Tabletop models suit smaller kitchens or secondary prep areas, whilst floor-standing units handle sustained high-volume service.
Compare power output (measured in kW) against your expected throughput—larger surfaces and higher wattages cook faster and accommodate more items simultaneously. Stainless-steel construction resists corrosion in busy environments.
- Surface type: smooth for steaks, burgers, and pancakes; grooved for aesthetic marks and oil drainage
- Dimensions: measure your counter or floor space and match to your prep volume
- Fuel type: gas (6–7 kW typical) or electric (3.6–6 kW typical)
- Installation: tabletop units require bench space; floor-standing need utilities and clearance
- Maintenance: removable grease trays and accessible surfaces reduce cleaning time
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Common questions
What's the difference between smooth and grooved griddle plates?▾
Smooth plates suit general frying, searing and sautéing. Grooved plates add char marks and allow fat drainage, ideal for grilled meats and vegetables. Both are available across the range.
Is this gas or electric, and does it matter which I choose?▾
Both available. Gas units (6–7 kW) suit kitchens with mains gas; electric (3.6–6 kW) need a standard socket or three-phase supply. Verify your kitchen infrastructure before buying.
What's the cooking surface size?▾
Standard sizes are 400×600 mm and 600×600 mm. Confirm your pass-through or counter space before ordering, as tabletop models sit on existing benches.
Will these fit a standard 600 mm kitchen line?▾
Most 600 mm-wide griddles are tabletop units designed to sit on your existing counter or stand, not as built-in modules. Check your space and power supply before purchase.
What's the price range?▾
Tabletop griddles range from €1,193 to €2,066 including VAT, depending on fuel type, power rating and plate finish (standard or chrome). Entry-level electric models start around €1,322.
Is chrome plating worth the extra cost?▾
Chrome finish improves durability and appearance, useful for front-of-house kitchens. Standard steel is sufficient for back-of-house use. Cost difference is roughly €120–470 depending on power rating.