Blue Seal GP518-LS 1200mm Gas Griddle on Stand

The Blue Seal GP518-LS is a 1200mm wide, free-standing gas griddle built around a 20mm thick machined steel plate. It runs on three independently controlled burners, each with piezo ignition and flame failure protection, and is available in natural gas or LPG configurations. The open stand keeps the unit self-contained and straightforward to position within a kitchen line without requiring additional undercounter support.

A griddle plate of this width is a serious piece of kit in a busy service environment. The thick machined steel holds and distributes heat evenly across the cooking surface, which matters when you are loading the plate heavily during peak service. Recovery after a cold batch load is consistent, and the thermostat gives the operator meaningful control over different temperature zones — useful when cooking a mixed range of proteins and vegetables simultaneously. The construction is suited to the demands of continuous daily use in a professional kitchen.

From an operational standpoint, this unit offers a number of practical advantages:

• Wide cooking surface handles high-volume throughput across breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Thick steel plate retains heat well under sustained load, reducing inconsistent cooking results
• Independent burner zones allow different temperature areas across the plate width
• Piezo ignition and flame failure protection support safe, reliable daily start-up
• Open stand design allows easy cleaning beneath the unit and straightforward access to components

Installation requires a gas supply — natural gas or LPG depending on the version ordered — and adequate ventilation in line with current UK regulations, typically beneath a correctly sized extraction canopy. The unit is free-standing on heavy-duty legs with rear castors, which makes repositioning manageable, though it should be treated as a semi-permanent installation once connected. Confirm your floor loading capacity and available gas supply before ordering, and ensure your gas installer is Gas Safe registered.

This griddle is well suited to restaurants, hotels, burger operations, and high-street catering sites where the griddle is a primary cooking piece rather than an occasional-use appliance. The 1200mm plate width makes it appropriate for kitchens turning covers continuously throughout service. Operators with more modest throughput requirements may find a narrower model adequate, while very high-volume sites running multiple services may want to consider a larger or dual-unit setup.

If you are unsure whether this configuration suits your kitchen's output, gas supply, or available space, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit to a purchase.