Lincat GS3 Electric Steel Plate Griddle | Commercial Griddle

The Lincat GS3 is a countertop electric griddle built around a solid machined steel cooking plate. It is designed for the consistent, high-throughput cooking demands of a working commercial kitchen — suited to breakfast service, burgers, sandwiches, fish, and a range of other flat-griddled items. Steel plate is a well-established choice in professional kitchens where uniform sear and reliable surface temperature matter more than the high-reflectivity finish of chrome plate.

In service, the thick machined steel plate distributes heat evenly across the cooking surface, reducing the risk of hot spots that can lead to inconsistent results during a busy service period. The thermostatically controlled rotary knob allows the operator to dial in the right temperature for the product being cooked and to reduce the plate temperature during quieter periods — a practical way to manage energy consumption sensibly across a long shift.

The fully welded plate construction is a meaningful advantage in a kitchen environment. Joints and seams in griddle plates are common collection points for grease and food debris; eliminating them makes end-of-service cleaning more straightforward and supports better hygiene standards over time. Key practical points include:

• Fully welded plate with no seams or joints to trap grease or debris
• Even heat distribution across the cooking surface for consistent results
• Thermostatically controlled temperature management via rotary knob
• Electric operation — no gas connection or flue required
• Compact countertop footprint for bench or cooking suite use

Being electric, the GS3 does not require a gas connection or dedicated ventilation beyond your kitchen's general extraction system — though it should still be positioned within reach of adequate overhead extraction. Circuit capacity at the intended installation point should be confirmed before ordering. The unit sits comfortably on a fabricated bench or as part of a cooking suite, though the weight of a solid steel plate means the supporting surface needs to be robust.

The GS3 is well suited to smaller restaurants, cafés, pub kitchens, and hospitality operations where a reliable, no-frills electric griddle is needed without a large footprint. It is a practical choice for operators cooking to order rather than batch-cooking at high volume. For sites running very high covers or extended continuous service periods, a larger or heavier-duty griddle may be more appropriate — and it is worth discussing your service volumes before committing.

If you are weighing up plate type, cooking volume, or how this fits into your existing setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you order.