Lincat Opus OE8205 Electric Steel Plate Griddle | Commercial Griddle
Product Description
The Lincat Opus OE8205 is an electric steel plate griddle from Lincat's Opus range, designed for professional use in commercial kitchens. It provides a flat, even cooking surface suitable for...
Specifications
- Cooking surface
- Smooth
- Cooking surface (area)
- 590 x 500
- External depth (mm)
- 800
- External height (mm)
- 430
Product Description
The Lincat Opus OE8205 is an electric steel plate griddle from Lincat's Opus range, designed for professional use in commercial kitchens. It provides a flat, even cooking surface suitable for a wide range of foods — from breakfast items and burgers through to fish and vegetables — and is built to handle the demands of continuous service.
Steel plate griddles are a practical choice for kitchens that need consistent, reliable heat across a broad cooking area. The 16mm plate on the OE8205 contributes to even heat distribution, which helps reduce hot spots and supports more consistent cooking results during busy service periods. The independently controlled heating zones allow operators to run only the sections needed during quieter periods, which has a direct impact on energy consumption over the course of a day. Thermostatic control keeps temperatures stable without requiring constant manual adjustment.
From an operational standpoint, this griddle offers several practical advantages:
- Independent zone control helps manage energy use during off-peak service
- Flush radiused sides simplify cleaning and reduce food trap points
- A cooler holding zone at the front of the plate allows cooked food to rest without overcooking
- Thermostatic control supports consistent results across different menu items
- Electric operation avoids the need for a gas supply, broadening installation options
Being electric, installation does not require a gas connection or associated pipework, which can simplify placement within the kitchen. However, it is worth confirming that your electrical supply can support the load before ordering. The unit will need to be positioned with adequate ventilation above, typically within an extraction canopy. If you are working within a compact kitchen run or a counter setup, it is worth checking the footprint against your available space.
The OE8205 is well suited to cafés, hotel kitchens, pub kitchens, and mid-sized restaurant operations where a reliable flat griddle is needed as part of a regular cooking line. It is a sensible choice where varied output is required throughout the day rather than continuous maximum-load service. For sites with very high throughput demands or larger cooking lines, it is worth considering whether a wider or higher-capacity model would be a better fit for the volume involved.
If you are unsure whether this model suits your service volume or kitchen setup, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to anything.
Key Features
- 16mm steel plate delivers consistent heat distribution across the cooking surface
- Independently controlled heating zones allow selective operation by section
- Thermostatic control maintains accurate, stable cooking temperatures throughout service
- Cooler holding zone at plate front keeps cooked food ready without overcooking
- Flush radiused sides reduce food trap points and simplify daily cleaning
Operational Benefits
- Independent zones cut energy use during quieter service periods
- Stable thermostatic control supports consistent cooking results across menu items
- Holding zone at front reduces waste and supports smoother service flow
- Electric operation removes the need for on-site gas supply or pipework
- Easy-clean plate design reduces time spent on end-of-service cleaning
Specifications
- Cooking surface
- Smooth
- Cooking surface (area)
- 590 x 500
- External depth (mm)
- 800
- External height (mm)
- 430
- External width (mm)
- 600
- Power rating (kw)
- 8
- Power type
- Electric 3 Phase
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 90-300
- Weight (kg)
- 87
Frequently Asked Questions
- The OE8205 is well suited to steady, sustained service across a café, pub kitchen, or mid-sized restaurant. For very high-throughput operations running at full capacity across extended service periods, it is worth discussing whether a wider or more heavy-duty griddle would handle the volume more comfortably — we can help you assess that based on your likely cover numbers and menu.
- The OE8205 runs on electricity, so you will need a suitable hardwired connection with the correct supply capacity — your electrical contractor should confirm your existing supply can support the load before installation. As with any griddle, it should be positioned under an extraction canopy with adequate ventilation above the cooking surface.
- Steel plate griddles like the OE8205 are a robust, general-purpose choice that handles a wide range of foods well and is straightforward to maintain. Chrome plate surfaces offer a slightly more delicate cooking environment suited to items where precise, gentle heat is needed — such as eggs or thin fish — and can be easier to clean, but they require more careful use to avoid surface damage. For most busy kitchen applications, steel plate is the more practical and resilient option.