Blue Seal EP516-LS 900mm Electric Griddle on Stand

The Blue Seal EP516-LS is a freestanding 900mm electric griddle built around a thick machined steel cooking plate. That plate thickness is a deliberate design choice — it provides the thermal mass needed to hold consistent heat when food is loaded, rather than allowing the surface temperature to spike and dip through a busy service. Six stainless steel sheathed elements distribute heat evenly across the full width of the surface, and each zone is thermostatically controlled independently, giving operators the flexibility to run different temperatures across the plate simultaneously. The unit is mounted on an open stand with front legs and rear castors, keeping it practical to reposition or clean behind without disrupting the wider kitchen layout.

In a working kitchen, this type of griddle earns its place on the line through sustained, predictable throughput. The heavy plate retains heat effectively during back-to-back covers, and recovery between loads is consistent — both qualities that matter when service doesn't allow for waiting. Safety cut-out and overheat protection provide a reliable safeguard for operators running the unit across long shifts.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:

• Even heat distribution across the full cooking surface minimises cold spots and inconsistent results
• Independent zone control supports simultaneous cooking at different temperatures
• The enamelled control panel is straightforward to wipe down at the end of service
• Rear castors allow the unit to be pulled out easily for cleaning or repositioning
• The open stand improves airflow and provides accessible storage beneath

Installation requires a suitable three-phase electrical supply and adequate overhead extraction — typically a canopy ventilation system positioned above the cooking surface. The unit's footprint and weight should be factored into floor loading and positioning plans ahead of installation. It is designed to work as part of a modular cooking suite or as a standalone unit, depending on the kitchen configuration.

This griddle is well suited to medium to high-volume operations — restaurants, hotels, contract catering kitchens, and similar environments where the griddle sees regular daily use across full service periods. For very high-throughput sites or operations that need a wider cooking surface, it is worth considering whether a heavier-duty or wider model would be a closer match to the demand. For smaller or lighter-use operations, a more compact unit may be more appropriate and more cost-effective to run.

If you are working out whether the EP516-LS suits your kitchen — in terms of output, line position, or electrical supply — the team is glad to talk it through before you make a decision.