Blue Seal G598 1200mm Gas Chargrill

The Blue Seal G598 is a heavy-duty 1200mm gas chargrill designed for professional kitchens where chargrilling is a regular and significant part of the menu. It is available in two configurations — bench-mounted for kitchens where it sits alongside existing equipment, and stand-mounted where a self-contained unit with its own legs is more practical. Both share the same cooking platform and burner arrangement, so the choice comes down to your kitchen layout and available surface or floor space.

Chargrilling works through a combination of radiant heat from the burners and conductive heat from the grates. This is what produces the surface colour, flavour, and texture that other cooking methods cannot replicate. At 1200mm wide, the G598 provides a substantial cooking area that allows multiple covers to be worked simultaneously, making it well suited to busy service periods in restaurants, steakhouses, and pub kitchens where grilled dishes are a staple rather than an occasional offering.

The grate sections are reversible — one side for standard grilling, the other for branded marks — and can be switched without tools during service. Grates can also be set level or inclined depending on the product and how much fat drainage is needed. Key operational advantages include:

• Lift-out grate sections for straightforward cleaning between services
• Front grease channel that catches fat run-off and empties cleanly
• Enamelled control panel that resists grease build-up and wipes down quickly
• Heavy-gauge stainless steel construction built for daily commercial use
• Continuous pilot burner with flame failure device for operator safety

The G598 requires a gas connection and must be positioned beneath an extraction canopy that meets local ventilation standards. Clearance around the unit should be planned before installation to allow safe operation and cleaning access. The stand model requires adequate floor space; the bench model needs a robust surface rated for the unit's weight. Gas connection must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

This model is well suited to mid-to-high volume operations running chargrilled dishes through lunch and dinner service. For smaller kitchens or lower throughput, a narrower chargrill may be more appropriate. For sites running continuous covers across extended shifts, it is worth discussing whether a larger or multiple-unit setup would better match your demand.

If you would like to talk through whether this model suits your kitchen layout, gas supply, or anticipated service volumes, the team is available to help before you make a decision.