{"title":"1.2kW","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dualit-2-slice-vario-toaster-metallic-silver-20242","title":"Dualit 2 Slice Vario Toaster Metallic Silver 20242","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dualit Vario is a two-slice commercial toaster built on a deliberately simple, robust design that has remained a practical choice in catering environments for many years. Rather than relying on an automatic pop-up mechanism, it uses a manually operated ejector lever and a mechanical timer, giving the operator direct, repeatable control over the toasting cycle. Toast stays warm in the slots until the lever is released — a straightforward but genuinely useful feature at a front-of-house or breakfast station where timing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra-wide slots accept more than standard sliced bread. Teacakes, buns, thick-cut bloomer slices and bagels all sit comfortably without forcing. A high-lift mechanism allows smaller items to be retrieved safely, and the optional sandwich cage attachment — available separately — extends the unit's usefulness to toasted sandwiches where the menu requires it. The stainless steel wrap over aluminium castings keeps the unit solid in daily use whilst remaining light enough to reposition on a counter without difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn operational terms, the Vario suits settings where consistent, controlled output matters more than raw throughput. It performs well at a café counter, a bed and breakfast kitchen, a hotel breakfast station with steady demand, or a staff dining facility serving light refreshments through the day. It is not intended to replace a high-capacity conveyor toaster in a high-volume kitchen turning out large covers at speed — for those environments, a heavier-duty unit would be the more appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide slots accommodate speciality breads, buns and teacakes without forcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual ejector keeps toast warm in the slot until the operator is ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical timer supports consistent, repeatable results across service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable crumb tray makes cleaning straightforward between service periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional sandwich cage attachment for toasted sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this model suits your service volume, or whether a four-slice or conveyor alternative would be a better fit for your operation, the team are glad to help you work through it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dualit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853568954685,"sku":"CD305","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/93c055a4a67cb709ec09f449fcf06f53.jpg?v=1692633589"},{"product_id":"dualit-2-slice-vario-toaster-utility-cream-20247","title":"Dualit 2 Slice Vario Toaster – Utility Cream 20247","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dualit Vario is a two-slice toaster built around a straightforward mechanical design that has proved itself in commercial breakfast and café environments over many years. Rather than relying on an automatic pop-up mechanism, it uses a manual ejector lever that holds the bread in position until the operator is ready to release it. This keeps toast warm without continuing to brown it — a practical advantage during a busy service when items cannot always be collected the moment they are done. A mechanical timer gives consistent, repeatable results across a sitting, regardless of ambient temperature or how frequently the toaster is in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wide slots handle a range of bread types beyond standard sliced loaves, including thicker-cut bread, teacakes, crumpets, and buns. A high-lift mechanism allows smaller items to be retrieved safely. The toaster is also compatible with an optional Dualit sandwich cage, which extends its usefulness for simple hot snack menus without requiring additional equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the key day-to-day advantages include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual ejector keeps toast ready without over-browning during service gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide slots accommodate a variety of bread types and thicknesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical timer delivers consistent browning results across a full service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel exterior wipes down quickly between sittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable crumb tray makes daily cleaning straightforward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires only a standard mains connection with no specialist electrical work. At 3.5kg, it is light enough to be repositioned on a counter as needed, which suits operations where worktop space is shared or reconfigured between services. It is not intended for high-volume production environments where a conveyor or heavy-duty multi-slot machine would be the more appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vario is well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast stations, pub kitchens, and smaller catering operations that need reliable, consistent toasting throughout service without the footprint or complexity of a larger unit. 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