Buffalo Bistro Double Contact Grill | Dual Zone

The Buffalo Bistro Double Contact Grill is a countertop double-plate contact grill designed for commercial catering environments. It features two independently controlled enamelled cast iron cooking surfaces — upper and lower — allowing two different food items to be grilled simultaneously at different temperatures. Both upper and lower plates are flat, making it suitable for a range of grilled items including chicken breast, fish fillets, steaks, and pressed panini.

In a busy service environment, the ability to run each plate zone independently is a practical advantage. A kitchen can grill meat on one side at a higher temperature while holding panini or fish at a lower setting on the other, without compromising either. The counterbalanced top plates are designed to maintain even contact across uneven food surfaces, which supports consistent cooking results and reduces the likelihood of hot spots or underdone patches during a busy lunch or dinner service. A built-in drip tray channels away excess fat during cooking, which keeps the plates cleaner during service and reduces the frequency of mid-service cleaning.

Key operational advantages include:

• Independent temperature control on each cooking zone for flexible menu handling
• Counterbalanced upper plates that adapt to food thickness automatically
• Enamelled cast iron plates that retain and distribute heat evenly
• Built-in drip tray to manage fat run-off during service
• Stainless steel construction that holds up to daily commercial cleaning routines

At just under 30kg, this unit is practical for countertop installation without requiring structural modification. It runs on a standard single-phase supply, though you should confirm your available socket rating and cable runs are appropriate for the draw before installation. The footprint is compact enough for smaller kitchens, though the width means you should allow adequate clearance around the unit for safe operation and cleaning access. It is not designed for continuous industrial-scale throughput — operators running very high covers who need uninterrupted grilling output may find a heavier-duty unit better suited to their demands.

This grill is well suited to cafés, bistros, small hotel kitchens, and sandwich or burger operations where grilled items feature regularly on the menu but volume does not require a dedicated high-output griddle line. It is a practical choice for kitchens that need dual-zone flexibility without committing to a larger piece of equipment.

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