Lincat CG6 Gas Chargrill

The Lincat CG6 is a freestanding gas chargrill built for commercial kitchen use. It generates cooking heat through a radiant element system rather than lava rock, which is the more commonly found arrangement in modern commercial chargrills. The cooking grid sits above the radiant assembly and can be adjusted in height, giving the operator direct control over searing intensity and the degree of char applied to different proteins and produce.

In a working kitchen, the CG6 handles a broad range of menu items competently. Steaks, chicken portions, fish fillets, pressed burgers and vegetables all respond well to direct radiant heat, and the grid produces the defined branding marks that contribute to plate presentation without any additional prep or finishing steps. Twin heat zones allow different items requiring different temperatures to run simultaneously across the cooking surface — a practical advantage during busy covers when the grill needs to work across multiple ticket lines at once. The grids retain heat well, so branding consistency holds even when the surface is loaded.

Key operational advantages include:

• Twin heat zones allow independent temperature control across the cooking surface
• Adjustable grid height gives precise control over searing intensity per protein type
• Radiant system removes the ongoing cost and maintenance burden of lava rock
• Gas operation delivers immediate, responsive heat adjustment throughout service
• Defined grill marks improve plate presentation without additional finishing effort

Installation requires a natural gas or LPG supply and must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The CG6 generates a significant volume of smoke and grease-laden vapour during operation and must be positioned beneath a correctly sized extraction canopy — a standard ventilation system may not provide adequate extraction for continuous chargrill use. Allow sufficient clearance around the unit for both safe operation and cleaning access. The radiant assembly and underside will need regular attention to prevent grease accumulation, which is both a hygiene requirement and a fire safety consideration.

The CG6 is well suited to restaurant kitchens, pub dining operations and hotel restaurants where chargrilling features regularly on the menu and service volumes run at moderate to high levels. It operates as a standalone unit rather than a modular suite component, which suits kitchens where the chargrill forms one part of a broader cooking battery. For sites with extended service periods and very heavy chargrill demand running continuously, it is worth considering whether a wider-format or heavier-duty unit would better match the throughput required.

If you would like to talk through how the CG6 would work within your kitchen setup and service pattern, the team is happy to help you think it through before you commit.