Blue Seal EP518-LS 1200mm Electric Griddle on Stand

The Blue Seal EP518-LS is a 1200mm wide free-standing electric griddle built for continuous, high-volume cooking in professional kitchens. At its core is a thick machined steel plate served by multiple stainless steel sheathed elements, providing thermostatically controlled heat across the full cooking surface. The unit arrives on an open stand with fixed front legs and rear castors, making it practical to position and reposition within a kitchen line without needing to lift the unit entirely.

In a working kitchen, this size of griddle earns its place where throughput is the priority — hotel breakfast operations, large restaurant service lines, central production units, and event catering kitchens running extended services. The machined steel plate holds temperature reliably under sustained load, and the ability to run different zones at different intensities simultaneously means items with varying heat requirements can cook side by side without compromising either. The safety cut-out adds a sensible layer of protection during long, busy services.

From a practical standpoint, the EP518-LS offers several meaningful operational advantages:

• Wide cooking surface reduces batching delays during high-volume service periods
• Machined steel plate delivers even heat distribution across the full width
• Multi-zone thermostat control allows flexible, simultaneous cooking across the surface
• Enamelled control panel cleans down quickly between services
• Modular footprint integrates neatly into a coordinated Blue Seal equipment line

This is a three-phase electric unit and requires an appropriate electrical supply and circuit protection — it is not compatible with standard single-phase connections. The unit's size and weight mean floor loading and access routes should be assessed before delivery. Adequate overhead extraction will be required; a canopy or extraction hood should be in place before the unit is brought into service.

The EP518-LS suits kitchens with a consistent, high-volume griddle demand and the electrical infrastructure to support it. Smaller operations or those with constrained electrical capacity may find a shorter model within the same range more appropriate. Conversely, very high-volume or multi-station production environments are worth discussing individually to confirm this unit is the right specification for the workload.

If you're weighing up whether this griddle fits your kitchen layout, service volume, or electrical setup, the team is here to talk it through before you commit.