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Buffalo Bistro Ribbed Contact Grill | Countertop Panini Press

SKU: CU600

£152.00(£182.40 inc VAT)

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  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 2
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 2
  • Equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug but may be more suitably connected to a fused spur

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is this grill suitable for a busy lunch service in a café?

It handles a steady moderate flow well — a café running paninis and toasties through a lunchtime rush will find it capable for that purpose. However, if you are pressing items back-to-back continuously for extended periods or serving high volumes, a heavier-duty double contact grill with a larger plate surface would be a more reliable choice.

What power supply does it need, and can it go anywhere on the counter?

The unit runs from a standard 13A mains socket, so no specialist electrical installation is required. It can sit on any stable counter surface with a nearby socket, and the compact footprint means it suits both back-of-house kitchens and servery counters.

How do you clean the cast iron plates between services?

The unit comes supplied with a griddle scraper, which is the most practical tool for clearing food residue and grease from the ribbed plates while they are still warm. The non-stick surface assists with this, though as with any cast iron grill plate, avoiding immersion in water and drying the plates properly after cleaning will help maintain their condition over time.
Buffalo Bistro Ribbed Contact Grill | Countertop Panini Press

£152.00(£182.40 inc VAT)

£152.00(£182.40 inc VAT)

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.