Buffalo Bistro Double Contact Grill | Dual Zone

The Buffalo Bistro Double Contact Grill is a countertop double-plate contact grill designed for commercial catering operations. It features two independently controlled cooking zones, each with enamelled cast iron plates — a flat lower plate on both sides and a ribbed upper plate. This combination allows operators to grill a range of items simultaneously: flat surfaces for fish, chicken breast, or panini, and the ribbed upper plate for meats where branding lines are desired or expected.

In a busy café, bistro, or sandwich bar setting, the ability to run two zones at different temperatures is a practical advantage during service. It removes the need to wait for a single zone to cool or reheat between different menu items, helping to keep throughput moving during peak periods. The counterbalanced upper plates are designed to maintain even contact with food of varying thickness, which supports consistent cooking results across a service session rather than relying on operator adjustment each time.

From an operational standpoint, the key day-to-day benefits include:

• Independent temperature control per zone — useful when running mixed menus simultaneously
• Enamelled cast iron plates that retain heat well and distribute it evenly across the cooking surface
• A built-in drip tray that collects rendered fat, reducing flare-up risk and simplifying end-of-service cleaning
• Counterbalanced upper plates that adapt to different food thicknesses without manual adjustment
• Stainless steel construction that withstands the cleaning demands of a commercial environment

This unit is a plug-in electric appliance drawing 2.9kW, so installation is straightforward in most commercial kitchens with adequate worktop space and a suitable electrical supply. It is worth confirming the circuit capacity at your site before use, particularly if the position is shared with other high-draw equipment. The unit weighs 28.5kg, so the surface it sits on should be stable and appropriately rated. Ventilation should be considered — contact grills produce steam and smoke during service, and positioning near extraction is advisable.

This grill is well suited to cafés, bistros, sandwich counters, and smaller hospitality operations running a moderate volume of grilled items through the day. It is a practical choice where counter space is limited but a dual cooking zone is needed. For sites running very high throughput — a busy quick-service restaurant or a high-volume event catering operation — a heavier-duty or larger-format model may be a better long-term fit.

If you are unsure whether this unit matches your service volume or kitchen setup, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit to an order.