Buffalo Bistro Large Contact Grill – Commercial Counter Grill

The Buffalo Bistro Large Contact Grill is a countertop double-sided grill designed for commercial kitchen use. It uses cast iron upper and lower plates in combination with a stainless steel body to deliver consistent, even heat across the cooking surface. The adjustable swivel head allows the grill to accommodate food of varying thickness, and the variable heat control gives operators the ability to adjust cooking temperature across a broad range to suit different ingredients and service styles.

In a busy service environment, contact grills like this earn their place by reducing cook times significantly compared to open grilling. Both sides of the food cook simultaneously, which matters when orders are stacking up during a breakfast rush or a lunchtime sandwich service. The counterbalanced head maintains consistent contact across the plate, helping to avoid uneven results on items like paninis, chicken fillets, or halloumi. Cast iron retains heat well, so recovery between consecutive cooks is relatively stable, even under sustained use.

From an operational standpoint, this grill suits a range of common catering tasks:

• Breakfast service — bacon, sausages, eggs on flat plates
• Sandwich and panini presses for café and deli counters
• Grilling vegetables, halloumi, and plant-based items
• Quick-cook meat portions in pub kitchens and staff canteens

The removable grease collection tray and included griddle scraper make cleaning between services practical rather than disruptive.

This is a 2.2kW unit drawing standard single-phase power, so it connects to a regular 13A supply without requiring any specialist electrical installation. At just under 20kg it is a manageable countertop piece, though the footprint is worth measuring against your available pass or prep space before ordering. Flat plates are fitted as standard — this configuration suits operators running a varied menu. Ribbed plate alternatives exist elsewhere in the range if char-marking is a priority.

This grill is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, pub kitchens, and small to medium hotel breakfast operations running moderate service volumes. For sites with very high throughput demands or extended service periods, a heavier-duty model with a larger plate area or higher power output may be worth considering. Equally, if your volume is lower and counter space is at a premium, a smaller model may serve you just as well.

If you're unsure whether this model fits your service pattern or kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk through the options with you before you commit.