Lincat GS4/C Electric Chrome Plated Griddle
Product Description
The Lincat GS4/C is an electric countertop griddle with a chrome plated cooking surface. It is designed for commercial kitchens where a flat, controllable cooking surface is needed daily —...
Specifications
- Cooking surface
- Smooth
- Cooking surface (area)
- 412 x 405
- External depth (mm)
- 611
- External height (mm)
- 330
Product Description
The Lincat GS4/C is an electric countertop griddle with a chrome plated cooking surface. It is designed for commercial kitchens where a flat, controllable cooking surface is needed daily — breakfast service, all-day menus, or any operation where consistency across the plate matters. The chrome surface sits on a solid machined steel base, which supports even heat distribution and reduces the risk of localised hot spots affecting food quality or presentation.
In a working kitchen, a chrome surface behaves differently to bare steel. Food releases more readily, which makes it well suited to delicate proteins, eggs, pancakes, and similar items that benefit from a clean, non-reactive surface. It also responds well to temperature adjustments during a busy service, where conditions are rarely static. Two independently controlled cooking zones allow the operator to hold different temperatures across the plate simultaneously — useful when working across varied menu items, or when scaling back during quieter periods without running the full plate at full load.
From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages are:
- Two-zone thermostatic control supports varied cooking across the plate at the same time
- Chrome surface reduces sticking and suits a broader range of ingredients than bare steel
- Fully welded plate construction leaves fewer joints for grease and debris to collect
- Straightforward to clean down at the end of service
- Electric operation suits kitchens where gas supply is unavailable or not preferred
As an electric unit, the GS4/C requires connection to a suitable power supply and should be installed by a qualified electrician. It is intended for countertop use on a stable, heat-resistant surface, with adequate clearance to surrounding equipment. Extraction above the unit should be factored into kitchen ventilation planning.
This griddle is a practical fit for cafés, hotel kitchens, pub restaurants, and similar operations running a regular breakfast or all-day menu. It suits sites where gas infrastructure is not in place. For kitchens with significantly higher throughput or a requirement for a larger cooking area, a heavier-duty model may be worth considering.
If you would like to talk through whether this model suits your service volume or kitchen setup, the team is happy to help before you make a decision.
Key Features
- Chrome plated cooking surface for even, consistent heat across the plate
- Two independently controlled heating zones across the cooking area
- Fully welded plate construction with no joins or gaps to trap grease
- Thermostatic temperature control on each zone for precise adjustment
- Electric operation with no gas supply or LPG infrastructure required
Operational Benefits
- Reduces food sticking, supporting a wider and more consistent cooking repertoire
- Independent zone control allows varied menu items to be cooked simultaneously
- Welded plate construction speeds up end-of-service cleaning and reduces downtime
- Stable surface temperatures help maintain food quality throughout a busy service
- Suits kitchens without gas supply, removing infrastructure constraints on placement
Specifications
- Cooking surface
- Smooth
- Cooking surface (area)
- 412 x 405
- External depth (mm)
- 611
- External height (mm)
- 330
- External width (mm)
- 450
- Power rating (kw)
- 2.7
- Power type
- Electric 1 Phase
- Weight (kg)
- 30
Frequently Asked Questions
- For a typical café breakfast menu — eggs, pancakes, bacon, and similar items — a chrome plate generally performs well because food releases more cleanly and the surface is easier to maintain at a consistent temperature. Bare steel can be preferable where very high heat searing is the priority, but for the variety of ingredients common in breakfast service, chrome is a practical and reliable choice.
- The unit requires connection to a suitable electrical supply and should be installed by a qualified electrician — it is not a plug-in appliance in the domestic sense. You will also need a stable, heat-resistant countertop surface with adequate clearance around the unit, and it should sit beneath or near an appropriate kitchen extraction canopy as part of your ventilation setup.
- The GS4/C is well suited to sites running a regular breakfast or all-day menu at moderate throughput — a café, pub kitchen, or hotel that is not running griddle items at volume continuously. If your kitchen relies heavily on the griddle as a primary cooking station through a sustained high-volume service, a larger or more powerful model may serve you better, and it is worth discussing your expected cover numbers with us before ordering.