Roller Grill PREMIUM VC L Ceramic Contact Grill – Flat & Ribbed

The Roller Grill PREMIUM VC L is a single-head contact grill built around a vitro-ceramic infrared heating system. The cooking configuration combines a flat lower plate with a ribbed upper plate, giving operators flexibility across a range of grilled items — from pressed sandwiches and paninis to chicken breasts, burgers, and fish fillets — without needing to swap plates between services.

Vitro-ceramic infrared technology transfers heat directly through smooth glass-surfaced plates rather than relying on conventional cast iron or chrome elements. In practice this means the unit reaches working temperature relatively quickly and responds to load without the extended recovery times associated with heavier plate materials. Smoke and odour generation during cooking tends to be lower than with traditional contact grills, which is a practical consideration in smaller kitchens or front-of-house environments where ventilation is limited.

From an operational standpoint, the mixed plate configuration suits kitchens where the menu includes both wet-pressed items and those that benefit from grill marks. Key day-to-day advantages include:

• Consistent direct heat contact across the plate surface, reducing uneven cooking
• Lower surface residue build-up from the ceramic plates, supporting faster clean-down between services
• Reduced ambient heat output compared with open grills, more comfortable in tight spaces
• Single-head footprint that fits neatly on a counter without significant space commitment

This is a countertop unit requiring a standard single-phase electrical supply. It does not require gas or water connections. As with all contact grills, adequate ventilation in the immediate work area is advisable, even with the reduced smoke output of the ceramic system. It is not designed for continuous very high-volume throughput — operators running a heavy grill menu across a long service would be better served by a heavier-duty or multi-head unit.

The PREMIUM VC L is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, hotel kitchens, and smaller restaurant operations where grilled items feature on the menu but do not dominate service volume. It also works well as a secondary grill on a busy station. For sites needing higher throughput or dual independent cooking zones, there are larger configurations worth considering.

If you are weighing this up against other contact grills in the range or want to talk through how it fits your menu and service pattern, the team is happy to help you reach the right decision.