Lincat GS7 Steel Plate Gas Griddle

The Lincat GS7 is a gas-fired flat griddle built around a solid machined steel cooking plate. It is a workhorse piece of equipment designed for continuous use in professional kitchens where consistent surface temperature and reliable throughput matter. The two independently controlled cooking zones allow operators to run different temperature settings across the same surface — useful when working with different proteins or keeping a section at holding temperature during quieter periods.

In a busy service environment, the thick machined steel plate performs well under sustained demand. Steel plate griddles retain heat effectively and recover quickly after cold product is loaded, which matters during peak covers when the griddle rarely gets a rest. The fully welded plate construction removes recessed joints and seams that would otherwise trap grease and food debris, making cleaning more straightforward at the end of service.

The practical advantages of this unit centre on control and consistency:

• Dual zone thermostatic control gives precise temperature management across the cooking surface
• Thick steel plate provides stable, even heat distribution across the full width
• Fully welded construction reduces dirt traps and simplifies end-of-day cleaning
• Gas operation suits kitchens where immediate heat response is preferred over electric
• Independent zone control allows energy to be conserved when one section is not in use

From an installation standpoint, this is a gas appliance and will require connection to a suitable gas supply — either natural gas or LPG depending on your site. A Gas Safe registered engineer should carry out the installation and commission the unit. Ensure adequate ventilation is in place above the cooking position, as griddles generate significant heat and vapour during service. The unit is designed for countertop use, so a suitable cooking suite or fabricated bench at the right working height is required.

The GS7 is well suited to cafés, restaurants, hotel kitchens, and fast-food operations that run a regular volume of griddled items through service. It handles breakfast menus, burgers, fish, and similar fare reliably at a mid-range capacity level. If your operation runs very high throughput continuously — a large contract catering site or a high-volume burger concept, for example — it is worth discussing whether a heavier-duty or wider unit would serve you better. Equally, for lower-volume sites or kitchens with limited bench space, a smaller model in the range may be more appropriate.

If you are not certain whether the GS7 matches your service volume or gas supply configuration, the team are happy to talk it through before you order.