Lincat GG1 Heavy Duty Contact Grill

The Lincat GG1 is a single-head contact grill built for continuous use in commercial environments. It uses cast aluminium plates with PTFE non-stick coating and mica heating elements to deliver consistent, even heat across the cooking surface. The ribbed top plate and smooth bottom plate combination produces the grill marks associated with paninis, toasted sandwiches, and proteins such as chicken and steak — without the need for a separate flat griddle.

In practice, the GG1 performs well during steady lunchtime service in smaller operations. The non-stick surface helps keep throughput moving by reducing the time between batches, and the cast aluminium construction retains heat reasonably well under moderate demand. It is worth noting that as a single-head unit, output is naturally limited compared with double-head or larger models, so it is best suited to operations where the contact grill is one of several cooking stations rather than the primary cooking workhorse during peak covers.

Practical advantages for day-to-day kitchen operation include:

• PTFE non-stick coating reduces cleaning time between service periods
• Ribbed top and smooth bottom plates expand the menu range from paninis to light meat cookery
• Cast aluminium plates heat evenly, reducing hot spots and inconsistent results
• Compact countertop footprint suits kitchens with limited preparation space
• A spatula is included, reducing the risk of surface damage during use

Installation is straightforward — the GG1 is a countertop electric unit requiring only a suitable power supply and a stable, heat-resistant surface. No gas connection or specialist ventilation is needed, though positioning near extraction is sensible given the smoke and steam produced during grilling. The unit should be kept clear of flammable surfaces and given adequate clearance at the rear and sides.

This model is well suited to coffee shops, cafés, small restaurants, and hotel breakfast operations where contact-grilled items feature on the menu but volume is modest. For sites running high-volume sandwich or protein menus through a full service period, a double-head or larger-capacity contact grill would be worth considering to maintain throughput without creating a bottleneck.

If you are unsure whether the GG1 suits the demands of your particular service, we are happy to talk through your menu and covers before you commit to a purchase.