Roller Grill GES 40 Single Ice Cream Waffle Iron

The Roller Grill GES 40 is a countertop waffle iron designed specifically for producing ice cream waffle cones. It uses a patterned cooking plate to shape and cook batter into the familiar rolled cone form, ready to be filled straight from the iron. It is a single-plate unit, meaning it produces one waffle at a time — a straightforward piece of equipment suited to operations where cone-making is a visible part of the service and throughput demands are relatively modest.

In practice, the GES 40 suits sites where freshly made cones are a selling point rather than a high-volume necessity. Gelaterie, artisan ice cream counters, dessert cafés and soft-serve kiosks commonly use units of this type. The rapid, even heat across the plate helps ensure consistent results from batch to batch, which matters when cones are being made in front of customers. Recovery time between cones is quick enough to maintain a steady flow during a normal service period, though a single-plate unit will have limits at sustained peak volume.

From an operational standpoint, the main advantages are simplicity and counter presence:

• Straightforward to operate — minimal training required for front-of-house staff
• Compact footprint suits smaller counters and display setups
• Works with standard waffle batter or pre-made mixes
• Consistent plate contact helps achieve even colour and texture
• Easy to clean between service periods

Installation is simple — the GES 40 is a plug-in electric unit requiring a standard countertop power supply. No extraction or water connection is needed. Ensure the surface is stable and heat-resistant, and that there is adequate space around the unit during service for safe handling of the plates.

This unit is well suited to smaller operations where freshly made cones form part of the customer experience but are not required at very high volume. For busier sites or operations running extended service periods, a twin-plate or higher-capacity model may be more appropriate. If you are unsure whether a single-plate unit will meet your throughput needs, we are happy to talk it through before you order.