Buffalo Bistro Double Ribbed Contact Grill

The Buffalo Bistro Double Ribbed Contact Grill is a double-plate contact grill built for consistent, high-throughput grilling in commercial settings. Both the upper and lower plates are cast iron with a ribbed profile, designed to cook from both sides simultaneously while leaving defined grill marks on the food surface. An adjustable swivel head accommodates different food thicknesses, and each plate has its own independent heat control, giving operators the flexibility to run one side at a lower temperature while the other runs hot — useful when managing different products across a busy service.

Cast iron retains heat well and, once properly seasoned, provides a reliable non-stick cooking surface that improves with use. The ribbed profile does two things: it marks the food cleanly, which matters for presentation in café and bistro environments, and it channels excess grease away from the cooking surface and down into the removable drip tray below. In back-to-back service, that channelling reduces the build-up between cleans and helps maintain consistent results throughout a shift.

From a practical standpoint, this unit suits operations where speed and presentation both matter:

• Independent plate controls allow different products to be handled simultaneously
• Ribbed cast iron plates produce clean grill marks and channel grease efficiently
• Removable drip tray and included grill scraper simplify between-service cleaning
• Front-facing controls keep adjustments accessible without reaching over hot plates
• Stainless steel housing is durable and straightforward to wipe down

Installation is straightforward — the unit is counter-mounted and requires a standard 13A connection at 2.9kW. It does not require a fixed water supply or specialist extraction beyond what would normally be in place above a hot cooking line. At 28kg, it is manageable to position but is not something that will be moved frequently, so give thought to placement relative to your pass and prep flow before setting it up permanently. Bench space of around 550mm wide needs to be allocated, clear of combustible surfaces and with reasonable access around the back for cleaning.

This grill is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, bistros, and small restaurant kitchens where grilled items feature regularly on the menu but a full flat-top griddle or charbroiler would be disproportionate. It handles panini, chicken portions, burgers, and similar items capably at moderate service volume. For higher-volume operations — hotel kitchens, large event catering, or sites turning over continuous covers throughout the day — a heavier-duty double-head unit with a larger plate area is likely to serve better.

If you're unsure whether this model fits your service volume or kitchen layout, the team is happy to help you work through it before you order.