Blue Seal G596 900mm Gas Chargrill

The Blue Seal G596 is a 900mm gas chargrill built for consistent, high-volume cooking in commercial kitchens. It is available bench-mounted or on a stainless steel stand, giving operators a degree of flexibility to suit how the kitchen is arranged. The cooking surface uses large, reversible top grate sections that can be flipped during service to present a clean grilling surface without waiting for the unit to cool — a straightforward advantage when the pass is under pressure.

Chargrilling produces results through a combination of radiant heat from the burners and direct conduction through the grates, creating the char marks and depth of flavour that are characteristic of the method and difficult to replicate with other equipment. The grates can also be set level or inclined to assist fat drainage and give the operator some control over cooking behaviour depending on what is being grilled. This makes the G596 a practical choice for kitchens where grilled meats, fish, and vegetables are a regular part of the menu rather than an occasional offering.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the unit is built to withstand the demands of busy service periods:

• Reversible top grate sections allow a quick surface refresh without interrupting service
• Front grease channel positioned for straightforward access during and after service
• Lift-out components throughout to simplify end-of-service cleaning
• Heavy-gauge stainless steel construction with side splash guards throughout the cooking chamber
• Flame failure device with continuous pilot burner for safe, consistent ignition

Installation requires connection to a suitable gas supply by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The unit generates significant heat output, so a commercial extraction canopy rated appropriately for the load is essential — this is not a unit that will work adequately under a domestic or undersized hood. The stand configuration increases the overall footprint compared with the bench-mount version, so kitchen layout and aisle clearance are worth confirming before ordering. Access behind and beneath the unit for cleaning is also worth building into the installation plan from the outset.

The G596 is well suited to restaurants, pub kitchens, and contract catering operations where chargrilled dishes appear regularly on the menu and the unit will be in consistent use throughout service. It is a substantial piece of equipment and performs best where throughput justifies its size. For operations with very high section volumes, a heavier-duty or wider unit may be worth considering. Equally, for smaller kitchens or lower-volume menus, a narrower chargrill may be a more proportionate fit.

If you would like to talk through whether the G596 suits your gas supply, extraction setup, or service volumes, the team is happy to go through it with you before you make a decision.