Contact Grills

Contact Grills for Professional Kitchens

Contact grills cook food from both sides at the same time. You load the plates, close the lid, and let the heat do the work. Good contact grills hold temperature steady through a busy lunch service. Cheap ones drop heat when you load three burgers back to back and your cook times double. The plates matter. Cast iron holds heat better but needs seasoning.

Non-stick is easier to clean but scratches if you use metal. Most kitchens buy too small and then queue orders during service. A double plate unit lets you run two different items or keep up during the rush. The drip tray catches grease but you need to empty it or it overflows. The hinge wears out first on cheap units. A good contact grill should last years, not months.

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Core kitchen kit.
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Standard and combination ovens.
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Fan ovens for faster cooking.
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High-volume toasters.
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Specialist pizza equipment.
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Large rice cookers.
Boiling Tops →
Gas and electric hobs.
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Heavy-duty microwaves.

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Trade Insight

Most kitchens ignore plate configuration and buy whatever is cheapest. Ribbed plates give you grill marks but flat plates cook more evenly. If you run burgers and paninis, you need both or you compromise.

Clean the plates while they are still warm. Cold grease sets hard and you scrape for ages. Check the element placement. Some cheap units heat the edges more than the centre and your food cooks uneven.

Why Choose Ascot Wholesale

• Competitive prices on all contact grill brands
• Trade accounts available
• Equipment leasing options
• Free UK delivery
• Trusted hospitality brands

Written by Ascot Wholesale hospitality experts with over 25 years of experience in the industry.