Roller Grill Panini XLE High Capacity Contact Grill

The Roller Grill Panini XLE is the largest single-head contact grill in the Roller Grill range. It is designed for operations where throughput matters — producing paninis, burgers, steaks, wraps, and fish in consistent volume throughout a busy service. The generously sized cooking surface accommodates multiple portions simultaneously, making it a practical choice where a smaller contact grill would become a bottleneck.

In a working kitchen environment, the XLE holds its own during sustained service periods. The cast iron plates retain heat well, which helps maintain cooking consistency even when the grill is loaded repeatedly without a recovery pause. The armoured heating elements are built to withstand the thermal demands of continuous use rather than intermittent operation, which is an important distinction when a grill is running flat out across a lunchtime service.

The counterbalanced, spring-assisted top plate is a practical detail worth noting. It allows the lid to rest on food without bearing down with its full weight, which matters when cooking items of varying thickness or when you need even contact without crushing a filled panini or a thick-cut burger.

• Cast iron plates deliver consistent heat retention and good surface marks
• Counterbalanced top plate prevents food from being crushed during cooking
• Digital three-position pre-set timer supports consistent results across a team
• High-temperature thermostat gives control across a wide range of products
• Suited to mixed menus — steaks, burgers, paninis, fish, and wraps all viable

Installation is straightforward for a unit of this type — it sits on a countertop and requires a suitable electrical supply. Ensure the surface is stable and heat-resistant, and allow adequate clearance around the unit for ventilation and safe operation. It is worth confirming your electrical circuit can support the load before positioning the unit in your service line.

The XLE is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, burger operations, and pub kitchens where a single contact grill needs to carry a meaningful volume of covers. It is a capable workhorse for most mid-to-high-volume countertop applications. For very large operations running multiple concurrent services, it is worth considering whether a twin-head or additional unit would better serve your throughput requirements.

If you are unsure whether the XLE is the right fit for your service volume or menu, the team is happy to talk it through with you.