Buffalo 600 Series Ribbed Electric Griddle 400mm

Name: Buffalo 600 Series Ribbed Electric Griddle 400mm
Brand: Buffalo
SKU: CU474
Price: 609.6 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Buffalo 600 Series ribbed electric griddle is a compact countertop unit with a 400mm ribbed mild steel cooking plate, designed for all-day service in smaller commercial kitchens. The ribbed plate produces characteristic char marks on meat, fish, and vegetables, while the channels direct rendered fat away from the food and into the collection drawer beneath — keeping the cooking surface cleaner through service.

The 3kW heating element brings the plate up to temperature relatively quickly and maintains consistent heat across the cooking surface during steady use. The 10mm plate thickness provides reasonable thermal mass for a unit of this size, which helps manage minor fluctuations when cold food is loaded, though operators running continuous high-volume grill service should consider whether a wider or heavier-duty unit would better suit their throughput demands.

From a practical standpoint, the griddle offers several day-to-day operational advantages:

Ribbed plate produces branding lines and channels fat away during cooking
Large-capacity fat drawer reduces the need for mid-service interruptions
Splash guards to the side and rear help protect adjacent surfaces
Fully welded stainless steel construction simplifies end-of-service cleaning
Compact 400mm footprint suits kitchens where counter space is limited

Installation is straightforward — the unit is a standalone countertop appliance requiring only a suitable electrical connection. At just under 23kg it can be positioned and repositioned without difficulty. There is no gas connection, drainage, or ventilation extract required, though as with any griddle, positioning beneath or near an extraction canopy is advisable to manage cooking vapours.

This griddle is well suited to cafés, small hotel kitchens, pub kitchens, and similar sites running breakfast or light grill menus where counter space is at a premium. For busier operations or those running extended grill-heavy menus, a wider plate or higher-output unit would be worth considering.

If you're unsure whether this size of griddle fits your service pattern, our team is happy to talk through the options with you.

Frequently asked questions

Is this griddle suitable for a busy breakfast service?

The 400mm ribbed plate is well suited to steady breakfast service in smaller cafés, hotel kitchens, or pub kitchens. For sites turning large numbers of covers continuously — particularly if grilling is central to the menu rather than one element of it — a wider plate would give you more cooking area and thermal capacity to handle the throughput without recovery delays.

What does this griddle need in terms of installation?

It's a countertop electric unit, so installation is relatively simple — you'll need a suitably rated electrical supply and a stable, heat-resistant counter surface. There's no gas, water, or drainage connection required. Positioning beneath or close to an extraction canopy is advisable to manage cooking vapours, but no dedicated ventilation duct is built into the unit itself.

How does the ribbed plate differ from a flat plate griddle in practice?

A ribbed plate is better suited to items where you want surface branding marks and fat drainage away from the food — grilled meat, fish, and vegetables being the obvious examples. A flat plate is generally more versatile for items like eggs, bacon, and pancakes where you want full contact with the cooking surface. If your menu calls for both styles, it's worth considering whether one plate type covers your main use cases or whether two separate units would serve you better.

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