Blue Seal GP514-LS 600mm Gas Griddle on Stand

The Blue Seal GP514-LS is a freestanding 600mm gas griddle built around a 20mm machined steel plate and a thermostatically controlled burner assembly. It runs on either natural gas or LPG — the gas type must be specified at the point of order. The unit sits on an open stand with heavy-duty legs to the front and castors to the rear, making it practical to position and reposition within a kitchen layout. It is part of Blue Seal's modular range, meaning it can be aligned with other equipment in the same series where kitchen design allows.

The thick steel plate is where this griddle earns its keep in a working kitchen. A 20mm machined surface holds heat evenly and recovers quickly after food is loaded, which matters during sustained service when the plate is being used continuously. The thermostat gives operators reliable temperature control across a broad cooking range, and the overheat safety cut-out provides an additional layer of protection during unattended periods or high-demand shifts. Piezo ignition with flame failure protection means the burner is straightforward to light and will cut gas if the flame goes out.

From an operational standpoint, the GP514-LS suits kitchens where griddle output is a meaningful part of the menu — breakfast service, burgers, grilled meats, flatbreads, or similar. Practical advantages include:

• Broad temperature range supports a variety of cooking styles on a single surface
• Enamelled control panel cleans down quickly between services
• Rear castors allow repositioning without lifting the unit
• Dual gas compatibility reduces lead time and procurement complexity
• Modular design integrates with other Blue Seal 600mm series equipment

Installation requires a suitable gas supply connection and adequate ventilation — this griddle should sit beneath a correctly specified extraction canopy. The open stand provides no undercounter storage, so consider workflow and positioning relative to prep and service areas. The rear castors aid movement but the unit should be secured in its working position in line with gas safety requirements.

The GP514-LS is well suited to small to medium commercial kitchens, pub and bar kitchens, cafés with a cooked food offering, and fast-casual restaurants where griddle throughput is moderate to high. Operations needing a larger cooking surface or higher output may find a wider model within the Blue Seal range more appropriate, while lower-volume sites could consider a countertop griddle without the stand.

If you're weighing up whether this model fits your service volume or kitchen layout, we're happy to talk it through before you order.