Buffalo Waffle Irons

1.6kW. Output: up to 60 churro waffles/hr

1.6kW. Output: Up to 60 waffles per hour

The Buffalo Round Belgian Waffle Maker is a countertop waffle iron designed for commercial foodservice use. It produces 180mm round Belgian-style waffles and is built around a straightforward press format with independently adjustable temperature and timer controls. The stainless steel outer housing and coated die-cast aluminium cooking plates are practical choices for a busy environment — robust enough to handle daily use without requiring specialist care.

In service, the unit is capable of producing up to 30 waffles per hour, which is a realistic output for a café, dessert bar, or market stall where waffles form part of a wider menu rather than the sole item. Temperature control up to 250°C gives operators the flexibility to adjust output and browning to suit different batters and service preferences. Recovery between cooks is consistent at this output level, and the independent timer removes guesswork from the cooking process, which helps during busy service periods when staff attention is split.

From a practical standpoint, this machine offers a number of advantages worth noting:

• Non-stick channel around the cooking plate catches excess batter, keeping the unit cleaner between cooks
• Independent temperature and timer controls reduce reliance on staff judgement during service
• Stainless steel housing is easy to wipe down and holds up well in commercial conditions
• Compact footprint suits countertop deployment in tight service areas
• Coated aluminium plates provide consistent heat distribution across the waffle surface

Installation is straightforward. The unit runs from a standard 13A socket and requires no fixed connection, making it easy to position on a countertop or move between sites. At just over 5kg, it is light enough to store away when not in service. No ventilation or extraction requirements apply, though as with any cooking equipment, adequate air circulation around the unit is sensible.

This waffle maker is well suited to cafés, dessert concepts, food stalls, and hotel breakfast operations where waffles are a regular but not high-volume menu item. At 30 waffles per hour, it is most effective where demand is steady rather than extremely high. For sites running waffles as a primary product across a full service shift, a dual-plate or higher-capacity unit would be a more appropriate choice.

If you are unsure whether this model fits your expected service volume or menu format, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.

The Buffalo Bubble Waffle Maker is a compact, countertop appliance designed to produce the distinctive Hong Kong-style egg waffle — characterised by its grid of hollow spherical pockets. It operates on a standard 13A supply and is built for consistent, repeatable results across a service period, making it a practical addition to dessert menus, café counters, and street food setups.

In a commercial context, this unit is best suited to operations where bubble waffles are a menu feature rather than the primary volume item. At up to 30 waffles per hour, it handles a steady stream of orders comfortably, though it is not designed for high-throughput sites producing continuous back-to-back batches across a full service. Recovery between waffles is quick enough for typical café or dessert bar demand, and the dial-controlled temperature and timer settings keep operation straightforward for front-of-house staff with minimal training.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:

• Simple dial controls reduce training time and risk of operator error
• Compact footprint suits countertop service stations and kiosks
• Standard 13A plug-in installation — no dedicated wiring required
• Easy-clean plates with a non-stick surface help maintain throughput during busy periods
• Lightweight build makes it straightforward to reposition or store between services

Installation is straightforward — the unit plugs into a standard 13A socket and requires no specialist electrical work. It will need adequate ventilation around it during use, and a stable, heat-resistant surface. At 6.5kg it is easy to move, but it should be positioned away from high-traffic areas to avoid knocks during service.

This model is well suited to independent cafés, dessert parlours, market stalls, and hospitality venues offering bubble waffles as a menu addition. For sites looking to run waffles as a high-volume core product across long services, it is worth discussing whether a more heavy-duty solution would better match the demand.

If you are unsure whether this unit fits your service volumes or menu setup, we are happy to talk it through before you order.

The Buffalo Double Round Belgian Waffle Maker is a countertop waffle iron designed for commercial use, capable of cooking two 180mm round waffles simultaneously. It is a straightforward piece of equipment built to handle consistent, repeated use during busy service periods rather than the occasional batch.

In practice, the dual-plate design allows operators to run both plates concurrently or stagger cooking times to maintain a steady output without gaps in service. Each plate has its own independent temperature and timer controls, which is useful when one plate is being loaded while the other is finishing — a small but operationally significant detail during a lunch rush or dessert service. The unit is quoted at up to 60 waffles per hour under normal conditions, which is a realistic output for a café, food truck, or dessert counter running a streamlined waffle menu.

Practical benefits worth noting include:

• Independent controls per plate allow flexible workflow during service
• Non-stick die-cast aluminium plates reduce batter adhesion and speed up cleaning between batches
• A batter overflow channel around each plate catches excess, keeping the unit tidy and reducing downtime
• Stainless steel housing holds up well in a busy prep environment
• Compact footprint suits countertop use without dominating the workspace

Installation is simple — the unit is plug-in and requires no extraction or fixed services beyond a suitable power supply. At under 10kg it is easy to position or move as needed. It is worth ensuring your countertop power supply is adequate for the draw during peak use.

This machine is well suited to cafés, dessert bars, event caterers, and food-to-go operators running waffles as part of a regular menu. For very high-volume sites producing waffles as a primary product, a heavier-duty or higher-capacity model may be worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this unit fits your service volume or workflow, our team is happy to talk it through before you order.