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Lincat Opus OE8205 Electric Steel Plate Griddle
£1,433.00(£1,719.60 inc VAT)
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The Lincat Opus OE8205 is an electric steel plate griddle built for consistent, day-to-day use in commercial kitchens. It provides a broad, flat cooking surface capable of handling a wide range of menu items — from breakfast service and burgers through to fish, eggs, and vegetables — without requiring operators to switch between cooking methods or equipment during a busy service.
Steel plate griddles are a practical choice where even, reliable heat across the full cooking surface matters. The 16mm plate contributes to steady heat distribution, which helps reduce hot spots and supports more consistent results under continuous demand. Independently controlled heating zones allow operators to run only the sections needed during quieter periods, which has a noticeable impact on energy consumption across a full trading day. Thermostatic control keeps surface temperatures stable without constant manual adjustment — a genuine advantage when service conditions vary throughout a shift.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the OE8205 offers several practical advantages:
- Independent zone control allows energy use to be managed around service patterns
- A cooler holding zone at the front of the plate lets cooked food rest without overcooking
- Flush radiused sides reduce food trap points and simplify end-of-service cleaning
- Electric operation removes the need for a gas supply, broadening placement options within the kitchen
- Thermostatic control supports repeatable results across varied menu items
Because the unit is electric, installation does not require a gas connection or associated pipework, which can simplify positioning. That said, it is worth confirming your electrical supply can support the load before ordering. The OE8205 will need to be positioned beneath an adequate extraction canopy, and if you are working within a compact kitchen run, checking the footprint against your available space beforehand is sensible.
This griddle is well suited to cafés, hotel kitchens, pub kitchens, and mid-sized restaurant operations where a dependable flat griddle forms part of a regular cooking line. It handles varied output throughout the day reliably, though for sites running very high continuous throughput or longer cooking lines, it is worth considering whether a wider or heavier-duty model would better match the volume involved.
If you would like to talk through whether the OE8205 fits your service pattern and kitchen setup, we are happy to help you work that out before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the OE8205 suitable for a high-volume breakfast operation?
The OE8205 handles sustained breakfast service well in café and hotel kitchen environments, where varied items need to be cooked simultaneously across a broad surface. For operations running very high continuous throughput — such as large contract catering sites or high-cover hotel restaurants — it is worth discussing whether a wider or heavier-duty griddle would better suit the volume before purchasing.
What are the key installation requirements for this griddle?
The OE8205 is electric, so no gas supply or pipework is needed, which gives more flexibility over positioning within the kitchen. You will need to confirm that your electrical supply can support the unit's load, and adequate overhead extraction must be in place before installation. Checking the footprint against your available bench or suite space beforehand is also advisable.
How does independent zone control affect day-to-day running costs?
Being able to heat only the sections of the plate that are actively needed — rather than running the full surface throughout the day — can make a meaningful difference to energy consumption, particularly in operations where service demand fluctuates across the trading day. During quieter periods such as mid-afternoon, operators can reduce the active cooking area and bring the remaining zones back up to temperature as service picks up again.
- Cooking surface
- Smooth
- Cooking surface area
- 590 x 500
- External depth
- 800 mm
- External height
- 430 mm
- External width
- 600 mm
- Power rating
- 8 kW
- Temperature range
- 90-300 °C
- Weight
- 87 kg
£1,433.00(£1,719.60 inc VAT)
£1,433.00(£1,719.60 inc VAT)
The Lincat Opus OE8205 is an electric steel plate griddle built for consistent, day-to-day use in commercial kitchens. It provides a broad, flat cooking surface capable of handling a wide range of menu items — from breakfast service and burgers through to fish, eggs, and vegetables — without requiring operators to switch between cooking methods or equipment during a busy service.
Steel plate griddles are a practical choice where even, reliable heat across the full cooking surface matters. The 16mm plate contributes to steady heat distribution, which helps reduce hot spots and supports more consistent results under continuous demand. Independently controlled heating zones allow operators to run only the sections needed during quieter periods, which has a noticeable impact on energy consumption across a full trading day. Thermostatic control keeps surface temperatures stable without constant manual adjustment — a genuine advantage when service conditions vary throughout a shift.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the OE8205 offers several practical advantages:
- Independent zone control allows energy use to be managed around service patterns
- A cooler holding zone at the front of the plate lets cooked food rest without overcooking
- Flush radiused sides reduce food trap points and simplify end-of-service cleaning
- Electric operation removes the need for a gas supply, broadening placement options within the kitchen
- Thermostatic control supports repeatable results across varied menu items
Because the unit is electric, installation does not require a gas connection or associated pipework, which can simplify positioning. That said, it is worth confirming your electrical supply can support the load before ordering. The OE8205 will need to be positioned beneath an adequate extraction canopy, and if you are working within a compact kitchen run, checking the footprint against your available space beforehand is sensible.
This griddle is well suited to cafés, hotel kitchens, pub kitchens, and mid-sized restaurant operations where a dependable flat griddle forms part of a regular cooking line. It handles varied output throughout the day reliably, though for sites running very high continuous throughput or longer cooking lines, it is worth considering whether a wider or heavier-duty model would better match the volume involved.
If you would like to talk through whether the OE8205 fits your service pattern and kitchen setup, we are happy to help you work that out before you commit.
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