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Lincat Opus OG8403 Gas Chargrill 1200mm
£2,480.00(£2,976.00 inc VAT)
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The Lincat Opus OG8403 is a 1200mm wide gas chargrill from Lincat's Opus heavy-duty range. It uses infrared ceramic plaque burners to generate intense, even radiant heat across a large cooking surface, producing the branded grill marks and chargrilled flavour that define this style of cooking. This is a serious piece of equipment aimed at kitchens where the chargrill is central to the menu rather than a secondary option.
In a busy service environment, the OG8403 performs well under sustained demand. The ceramic infrared burners reach working temperature quickly, which matters when service is pressing. The wide cooking surface allows multiple covers to be worked simultaneously, and individually controlled heat zones mean different proteins or vegetables can be managed at different intensities without one section affecting another. During quieter periods, individual burners can be held on standby rather than shut down completely, reducing recovery delays when demand picks up again and helping manage gas consumption across a shift.
From a practical standpoint, several features are worth noting:
- Reversible branding grids extend usable life and maintain an uninterrupted cooking surface
- The radiant design encourages controlled flaring, contributing to the chargrilled result without excessive flare-up
- Large debris collection drawers can be part-filled with water to simplify end-of-service cleaning
- The removable one-piece stainless steel splashguard makes thorough cleaning more straightforward
Installation requires a natural gas or LPG connection — the unit must be configured for the correct fuel type before dispatch, so confirm this at the point of ordering. At 1200mm wide it occupies significant frontage on a cooking suite, so available space, proximity to extraction, and gas supply capacity should all be assessed beforehand. Installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The unit is substantial in weight and will need appropriate handling during positioning.
The OG8403 is well suited to restaurants, steakhouses, pub kitchens, and hotel operations where chargrilled dishes are a regular part of the menu and throughput is consistently high. The 1200mm footprint suits mid-to-large kitchens; operators with lower volume requirements or tighter space constraints may find a narrower unit more practical, while very high-volume sites running continuous covers might benefit from a wider or heavier-duty configuration.
If you are weighing up whether this unit fits your service volume, fuel supply, or existing kitchen layout, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the OG8403 suitable for a kitchen running continuous chargrill covers throughout service?
Yes, the OG8403 is designed for sustained high-volume use where the chargrill is a primary cooking station. The 1200mm surface and individual zone controls give operators the flexibility to manage throughput efficiently across a full service. For sites running exceptionally high continuous volume or where downtime for cleaning is very limited, it is worth discussing whether a wider or heavier-duty configuration would be a better fit.
What are the key installation requirements for the OG8403?
The unit requires a natural gas or LPG connection — the fuel type must be specified before the unit is dispatched as it cannot be field-converted between fuels. Installation must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and adequate extraction directly above the unit is essential given the heat and combustion outputs involved. The 1200mm width also means kitchen layout and available suite frontage should be assessed before ordering.
How does the OG8403 compare to smaller chargrills in the range?
The 1200mm footprint and multi-zone burner configuration make the OG8403 appropriate for mid-to-large operations where chargrilling is a regular part of the menu. Smaller operations or kitchens with limited space may find a narrower chargrill more practical in terms of both footprint and gas consumption. If you are unsure which size matches your service volume, the team can help you work through the options.
Size and weight
- External width
- 1200 mm
- External depth
- 800 mm
- External height
- 653 mm
- Weight
- 160 kg
Capacity and performance
- Cooking surface area
- 1100 x 620
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 29.4 kW
£2,480.00(£2,976.00 inc VAT)
£2,480.00(£2,976.00 inc VAT)
The Lincat Opus OG8403 is a 1200mm wide gas chargrill from Lincat's Opus heavy-duty range. It uses infrared ceramic plaque burners to generate intense, even radiant heat across a large cooking surface, producing the branded grill marks and chargrilled flavour that define this style of cooking. This is a serious piece of equipment aimed at kitchens where the chargrill is central to the menu rather than a secondary option.
In a busy service environment, the OG8403 performs well under sustained demand. The ceramic infrared burners reach working temperature quickly, which matters when service is pressing. The wide cooking surface allows multiple covers to be worked simultaneously, and individually controlled heat zones mean different proteins or vegetables can be managed at different intensities without one section affecting another. During quieter periods, individual burners can be held on standby rather than shut down completely, reducing recovery delays when demand picks up again and helping manage gas consumption across a shift.
From a practical standpoint, several features are worth noting:
- Reversible branding grids extend usable life and maintain an uninterrupted cooking surface
- The radiant design encourages controlled flaring, contributing to the chargrilled result without excessive flare-up
- Large debris collection drawers can be part-filled with water to simplify end-of-service cleaning
- The removable one-piece stainless steel splashguard makes thorough cleaning more straightforward
Installation requires a natural gas or LPG connection — the unit must be configured for the correct fuel type before dispatch, so confirm this at the point of ordering. At 1200mm wide it occupies significant frontage on a cooking suite, so available space, proximity to extraction, and gas supply capacity should all be assessed beforehand. Installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The unit is substantial in weight and will need appropriate handling during positioning.
The OG8403 is well suited to restaurants, steakhouses, pub kitchens, and hotel operations where chargrilled dishes are a regular part of the menu and throughput is consistently high. The 1200mm footprint suits mid-to-large kitchens; operators with lower volume requirements or tighter space constraints may find a narrower unit more practical, while very high-volume sites running continuous covers might benefit from a wider or heavier-duty configuration.
If you are weighing up whether this unit fits your service volume, fuel supply, or existing kitchen layout, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.
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