Buffalo Bistro Ribbed Contact Grill | Single Plate
Product Description
The Buffalo Bistro single contact grill is a compact, countertop grilling unit designed for operations that need to produce grilled items quickly without the footprint of a larger double unit....
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 210(H) x 290(W) x 395(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 210 x 226mm
- Material
- 430 Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Buffalo Bistro single contact grill is a compact, countertop grilling unit designed for operations that need to produce grilled items quickly without the footprint of a larger double unit. It uses ribbed cast iron upper and lower plates that make direct contact with the food from both sides simultaneously, reducing cook times and producing consistent grill marks across each item.
In practice, this type of unit earns its place in cafés, sandwich bars, food trucks, and small kitchen pass-throughs where a steady flow of panini, burgers, flatbreads, and similar items needs to be handled at pace. The cast iron plates retain heat well once up to temperature, which helps maintain consistent results across consecutive orders rather than losing recovery time between each item. That said, the single-plate format means throughput is inherently limited to one item or serving at a time, so for sites turning out high volumes continuously, a double-plate or larger commercial contact grill would be a more practical choice.
The ribbed plate profile does two jobs: it brands food with visible grill lines, which suits the look expected in casual dining and street food formats, and it channels rendered fat and cooking juices away from the cooking surface and into the removable drip tray below. This keeps the plates cleaner during service and simplifies the end-of-shift clean-down.
- Ribbed plates produce clear grill marks suited to casual dining presentation
- Cast iron construction holds heat and recovers quickly between orders
- Grease channels reduce pooling on the plate surface during service
- Compact footprint fits easily on a cluttered counter or prep station
- Removable drip tray keeps clean-down straightforward at end of service
Installation is straightforward — the unit is a standard 13A plug-in, requiring no dedicated electrical supply or extraction beyond what a normal countertop position would provide. Its modest weight means it can be repositioned or stored away from the line when not needed.
This grill is well suited to lower-volume sites or those with occasional grilled item demand rather than continuous throughput. If your service involves grilling as a core menu activity across a full day, it is worth discussing higher-capacity options with the team before committing.
If you are unsure whether this unit is the right fit for your service volume or counter setup, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Ribbed cast iron upper and lower plates for dual-contact grilling
- Heats to 300°C with wide temperature range for varied menu items
- Grease channelling design directs fat away from the cooking surface
- Compact 290mm wide footprint suitable for tight counter positions
- Standard 13A plug-in connection with no dedicated supply required
Operational Benefits
- Produces consistent grill marks that suit casual dining presentation
- Cast iron plate mass supports steady recovery between consecutive orders
- Grease drainage reduces plate fouling and speeds up mid-service cleaning
- Countertop format keeps the unit accessible without fixed installation
- Simple drip tray removal reduces end-of-shift clean-down time considerably
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 210(H) x 290(W) x 395(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 210 x 226mm
- Material
- 430 Stainless Steel
- Power
- Electric
- Temperature range
- 100°C to 300°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Weight
- 14kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a single-plate contact grill, it handles one item or portion at a time, making it best suited to operations serving grilled items as part of a varied menu rather than as the primary output. For a dedicated panini or burger bar with continuous throughput, a double-plate or heavier-duty commercial grill would serve better and reduce queuing at the pass.
- No — it runs from a standard 13A socket, so no dedicated circuit or hard wiring is needed. Ventilation requirements are modest for a unit of this size, though positioning it in a reasonably ventilated area is good practice. It does not require connection to an extraction canopy in the way a commercial charbroiler or open-flame grill would.
- Cast iron plates benefit from seasoning before first use and after deep cleaning — a light coat of cooking oil applied to a warm plate helps build a natural non-stick surface over time. For daily maintenance, wiping down the plates while still warm is the most effective approach; avoid harsh abrasives or prolonged soaking, which can damage the seasoning and promote surface rust.