Lincat GS7R Gas Griddle – Half Ribbed Steel Plate

The Lincat GS7R is a gas-fired steel plate griddle with a split cooking surface — one half smooth, one half ribbed — giving operators two distinct cooking styles from a single unit. The plate is machined steel, fully welded to eliminate the gaps and seams where grease and food debris would otherwise collect. The thickness of the plate is central to how it performs: the mass retains heat well and distributes it evenly across the surface, which matters when you are placing cold product down repeatedly through a busy service.

In practice, that heat retention means cooking times stay consistent as the service builds rather than stretching out as the plate struggles to recover. The gas burner is designed to work with the plate mass, keeping the cooking zone at a stable working temperature throughout a shift. The smooth and ribbed sections are independently thermostatically controlled, so they can be run at different temperatures simultaneously, or one side wound down during quieter periods to avoid burning gas unnecessarily.

Key operational advantages include:

• Split surface handles flat-griddled and char-marked items at the same time
• Independent zone controls allow precise temperature management across both surfaces
• Welded plate construction reduces cleaning time and eliminates dirt traps
• Compatible with both natural gas and LPG supply

Installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The unit requires a suitable gas supply connection and adequate clearance for safe operation. The front grease channel needs accessible space for routine cleaning, and ventilation above the cooking position should be assessed as part of any installation review.

The GS7R suits operations where the menu calls for both griddled and ribbed-marked items — pub kitchens, burger bars, café kitchens, and carvery-style services are all typical fits. For sites where a griddle is the primary workhorse across long service periods or very high covers, a larger or heavier-duty model may be worth considering. For quieter or lighter-use kitchens, a smaller unit might serve equally well without the footprint.

If you are working out whether this griddle suits your menu, service volume, or existing kitchen setup, the team is glad to talk it through before you commit.