Lincat LRG2 Double Contact Grill

The Lincat LRG2 is a double-plate contact grill designed for the fast, high-throughput cooking common in cafés, quick-service restaurants, and staff canteens. It uses ribbed top and smooth bottom cast iron plates to cook both sides of a product simultaneously, which is what makes contact grills practical for busy counter-service operations. The ribbed surface marks meat and panini breads cleanly without requiring a separate flat-top or grill plate.

In a working service environment, the LRG2 handles a steady rotation of burgers, steaks, chicken fillets, chops, paninis, and wraps without significant recovery delays between batches. The thermostatic temperature control allows operators to set a consistent cooking temperature rather than relying on guesswork, which matters when output quality needs to be repeatable across a shift. Cast iron plates retain heat well, which helps maintain cooking performance when products are loaded in quick succession.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

• Simultaneous top and bottom cooking reduces cook times compared to single-sided methods
• Ribbed top plate produces visible grill marks, useful for presentation on plated dishes
• Thermostatic control supports consistent results across different staff and shift changes
• Compact countertop footprint suits kitchens with limited prep space
• Enamelled cast iron plates are durable under regular commercial use

Installation is straightforward — the LRG2 is a countertop electric unit that requires a suitable mains connection and a stable, heat-resistant surface. Ventilation above and around the unit should be considered, particularly in compact kitchens, as contact grills generate steam and heat during operation. Ensure your countertop can support the weight of a cast iron plate unit before positioning.

The LRG2 is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, pub kitchens, and small restaurant operations with moderate throughput requirements. It is not intended for very high-volume sites running continuous back-to-back service across multiple hours — for that level of demand, a heavier-duty or larger-format contact grill would be worth considering. Equally, smaller single-plate options exist for sites with lower output needs.

If you are unsure whether this model is the right match for your service volume or kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.