Buffalo Contact Grills

Drip Tray for Medium Buffalo Grills L518/L519/L520/L530

Fits L518, L519, L520, L530

Small Drip Tray for Single Buffalo Contact Grill.

Fits L501, L503, L511

Replacement Drip Tray for DM903 GJ455

Fits DM903 DY995 DY997 GJ455

3.6kW. Flat base, ribbed top. 2x 13amp plugs

3.6kW. Ribbed plates. 2x 13amp plugs

3.6kW. Flat plates. 2x 13A plugs

2.5kW. Flat base, ribbed top. Width: 430mm

2.5kW. Ribbed plate

2.5kW. Flat plate. Width: 430mm

The Buffalo Bistro Large Contact Grill is a countertop double-sided grill designed for continuous use in commercial kitchens and service counters. It uses a combination of stainless steel housing and enamelled cast iron plates to deliver consistent, direct contact heat across a generous cooking surface, making it practical for a wide range of menu items — from breakfast service through to pressed sandwiches, grilled meats, and vegetables.

In a working kitchen, contact grills are judged on how quickly they recover temperature between cooks and how reliably they hold heat during a run of orders. The Buffalo Bistro handles steady service well; the cast iron plates retain heat effectively once up to temperature, and the variable heat control allows the operator to dial in the right setting for different ingredients without guesswork. The counter-balanced swivel head adjusts to the thickness of the food, which helps maintain even contact across uneven items and reduces the chance of undercooking at the edges.

From a practical standpoint, this unit offers several day-to-day advantages:

• Variable temperature control allows one unit to handle a broad range of menu items
• Counter-balanced head adapts to food thickness for consistent plate contact
• Enamelled cast iron plates provide good heat retention and a hard-wearing cooking surface
• Removable grease collection tray simplifies cleaning between service periods
• Compact footprint suits countertop deployment in tight service areas

Installation is straightforward — this is a plug-in unit drawing 2.2kW, so no specialist electrical work is typically required beyond a suitable 13A socket. It sits comfortably on a counter, though the 19.6kg weight is worth accounting for when planning the surface. There are no water or gas connections required. Good ventilation around the unit is advisable during heavy use, particularly in enclosed service areas.

This grill is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, small hotel kitchens, and catering operations running moderate volumes — particularly where menu variety means the grill handles several different product types across a shift. For high-volume sites processing a sustained run of a single product, such as a burger bar at peak service, a heavier-duty unit with a larger plate area or faster recovery may be worth considering.

If you're unsure whether this model fits your service volumes or counter setup, the team is happy to talk through the options before you commit to anything.

The Buffalo Bistro Large Ribbed Contact Grill is a countertop electric contact grill designed for commercial food service use. It features ribbed cast iron upper and lower plates with a non-stick coating, allowing operators to produce grilled paninis, sandwiches, chicken breasts, and similar items quickly and with a consistent finish. The counter-balanced top plate pivots to accommodate food of varying thickness without pressing down and crushing the product.

In practice, the grill performs reliably during steady service periods — café counter service, snack bars, or smaller restaurant operations where grilled items form part of the menu rather than the primary output. The cast iron plates hold heat well once the unit is up to temperature, giving reasonable recovery between successive orders. It is not a high-throughput unit, and operators expecting to run back-to-back grilling at volume should consider whether a heavier-duty model with greater plate mass and a higher power rating would be more appropriate.

The ribbed plate configuration leaves grill marks on the food surface, which many operators find improves presentation and customer perception of grilled items. Practical day-to-day advantages include:

• Non-stick cast iron plates that release food cleanly and simplify end-of-service cleaning
• Counter-balanced lid that reduces the risk of food being flattened or compressed unevenly
• 430 stainless steel exterior that withstands regular wiping down and resists surface corrosion
• Supplied griddle scraper for removing residue without damaging the plate surface
• Compact footprint that fits comfortably on a standard countertop without taking excessive prep space

Installation is straightforward — this is a plug-in unit drawing 2.2kW, suitable for a standard 13A supply in most UK commercial premises. No specialist electrical work is required for most sites, though it is worth confirming your circuit load if the socket position is already serving other high-draw appliances. At 20kg, it is manageable for repositioning but sturdy enough to sit securely during service. Adequate ventilation around the unit is advisable, particularly in enclosed counter positions.

This grill is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, small hotel kitchens, and similar operations where grilled items are produced to order at moderate pace. If your menu relies heavily on grilled output across a full service session, it is worth discussing whether a larger or more robust unit would better match your throughput requirements.

If you are unsure whether this model fits your service style or volume, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.

The Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill is a compact, single-plate electric contact grill designed for light commercial use. It uses flat upper and lower cast iron plates with a non-stick coating to cook sandwiches, paninis, meat and vegetables quickly and with minimal added fat. The counter-balanced top plate maintains consistent contact across the food surface without crushing it, which helps produce evenly cooked results from the first item to the last.

In practice, this unit is well suited to lower-volume service — a café producing toasted sandwiches through a morning rush, a deli counter turning out grilled snacks, or a small hospitality kitchen where contact-grilled items are part of a limited menu rather than a core throughput requirement. It is not designed for continuous high-volume production and operators expecting to run it hard across a full service period should consider a heavier-duty model with a higher power rating.

The practical advantages for day-to-day use include:

• Non-stick cast iron plates reduce sticking and speed up cleaning between uses
• Counter-balanced lid prevents food from being compressed unevenly
• Compact footprint fits comfortably on a standard counter without obstructing workflow
• Supplied griddle scraper makes between-service plate cleaning straightforward
• Stainless steel construction is durable and easy to wipe down

Installation is straightforward — the unit is plug-in and requires only a standard mains socket. No fixed electrical connection, gas supply or ventilation extraction is required, though local ventilation is advisable wherever grilling takes place. At 14.4kg it is light enough to be repositioned as needed, which suits operations where counter space is shared or flexible.

This grill is best suited to cafés, delis, small hotels and catering setups where contact grilling is a secondary rather than primary cooking function. If your operation demands a grill running continuously through a busy service, it is worth discussing your volume requirements with us before ordering — a more robust unit may be a better long-term investment.

The Buffalo Bistro Ribbed Contact Grill is a compact, countertop grill designed for cafés, sandwich bars, and light commercial kitchens that need to produce grilled paninis, pressed sandwiches, chicken fillets, and similar items quickly and consistently. It uses ribbed cast iron plates on both the upper and lower surfaces, which retain heat effectively and transfer characteristic grill marks to the food.

In a busy café or deli environment, this unit handles a steady flow of orders during peak service reasonably well. The cast iron plates hold heat after each item is removed, which helps maintain consistent results without long waits between each press. It is worth being clear that this is a single-grill, light-duty unit — it is not designed for continuous back-to-back output at the volume you would expect from a double or heavy-duty commercial contact grill. For sites running high throughput through a lunch service, a larger or more robust unit would be more appropriate.

Practical advantages for day-to-day operation include:

• Counterbalanced top plate applies gentle, even pressure without crushing food
• Non-stick cast iron plates reduce sticking and simplify cleaning
• Ribbed plate profile adds grill texture and aids fat drainage
• Supplied with a griddle scraper for straightforward plate maintenance between services
• Stainless steel exterior wipes down easily and stands up to a kitchen environment

Installation is straightforward. The unit is compact and requires only a standard 13A mains socket, making it easy to position on any available counter space. No extraction connection or water supply is needed. The footprint is modest, which suits tighter front-of-house or servery areas as well as back-of-house kitchens.

This grill is well suited to cafés, coffee shops, small restaurant kitchens, and any operation needing a reliable, no-fuss contact grill for moderate daily use. It is not the right choice for high-volume sandwich chains or operations running the grill continuously across long services — in those cases, something with greater plate surface area and a heavier-duty heating element would serve better.

If you are unsure whether this model fits your service volume or have questions about how it compares to other options in our range, we are happy to talk it through before you order.

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.

The Buffalo Bistro Double Ribbed Contact Grill is a countertop contact grill designed for operations that need to produce grilled food quickly and consistently. Both the upper and lower plates are ribbed cast iron with a non-stick finish, producing characteristic grill marks while allowing excess fat to drain away from the food during cooking. The counter-balanced top plate sits on the food under its own controlled weight rather than pressing down heavily, which helps maintain even contact without compressing thinner items.

In a busy café, bistro, or pub kitchen environment, this style of grill suits steady throughput of paninis, toasted sandwiches, chicken breasts, and similar items where a fast contact cook time is needed at service. The cast iron plates retain heat well between uses, which supports consistent results across successive orders. The 2.9kW element and temperature range up to 300°C allow the grill to recover reasonably quickly between batches during a peak period, though at 28kg it is a solid countertop unit and bench space and power availability should be confirmed before ordering.

• Ribbed cast iron plates produce grill marks and allow fat drainage for a healthier result
• Counter-balanced lid prevents food being crushed and supports even heat contact
• Non-stick plate surface reduces sticking and simplifies the clean-down between services
• Supplied with a griddle scraper for quick removal of residue between uses
• 430 stainless steel construction holds up well in daily commercial kitchen use

Installation is straightforward — the unit requires a standard 13A plug socket, though confirming your circuit capacity against the 2.9kW draw is sensible. No gas or water connections are needed, and the compact footprint suits most counter environments. It is not intended for continuous high-volume grill production; for busier operations or those running extended grill menus, a heavier-duty double contact grill would be worth considering.

This model is well suited to cafés, bistros, small hotel kitchens, and pub food operations where paninis, pressed sandwiches, and grilled proteins are a regular part of the menu but not the central workload. If you are unsure whether it matches your service volume or want to talk through the best fit for your kitchen setup, the team is happy to help.

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.