Roller Grill PID700 Dual Zone Induction Hob
Product Description
The Roller Grill PID700 is a dual zone induction hob designed for professional use. It runs two independent cooking zones, each with its own digital power control, allowing the operator...
Specifications
- Cooking surface (area)
- 2 x 280 x 280 x 25
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 190
- External width (mm)
- 400
Product Description
The Roller Grill PID700 is a dual zone induction hob designed for professional use. It runs two independent cooking zones, each with its own digital power control, allowing the operator to manage two separate cooking tasks simultaneously without either zone affecting the other. The unit connects to a standard 13A supply, removing the need for dedicated electrical installation.
In service, the PID700 holds up well during sustained periods of use. The 20-level power control on each zone gives cooks the precision to move between delicate sauce work and rapid boiling without overadjusting, and because induction heats the pan directly, the response when increasing or reducing power is immediate rather than gradual. Recovery after introducing cold product to a pan is prompt, and residual heat drift when power is reduced is minimal — both useful qualities during a busy service.
From a practical standpoint, this hob suits a number of operational settings:
- Front-of-house theatre cooking where a clean, compact unit is required
- Supplementary cooking capacity during peak service periods
- Stations where gas is unavailable or not permitted
- Kitchens with limited extraction, as induction produces significantly less ambient heat than gas or radiant electric
The vitro-ceramic glass plate is robust enough for regular commercial use, and the raised front edge provides a practical degree of pan retention. The unit is light and compact enough to be repositioned between services, which gives it a flexibility that fixed range equipment cannot offer.
The 13A connection is worth thinking through carefully before purchasing. It removes the need for hardwiring and gives genuine placement flexibility, but it draws from a single socket circuit — so it is worth checking the electrical load in your kitchen before committing. The PID700 is well suited to smaller operations, supplementary use, and event or pop-up catering. Kitchens running continuous high-output cooking across multiple zones may find a heavier-duty configuration more appropriate.
If you would like to talk through whether this unit fits your kitchen's setup or compare it with other induction options, the team is happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- Two fully independent induction zones with 20-level digital power control each
- Connects to a standard 13A supply with no hardwiring required
- Vitro-ceramic glass surface with raised front edge for pan retention
- Compact and lightweight enough to reposition between services
- Direct pan heating delivers immediate power response and minimal heat drift
Operational Benefits
- Independent zone control lets cooks manage two tasks simultaneously without interference
- 13A connection allows flexible placement without dedicated electrical installation work
- Reduced ambient heat output eases pressure on kitchen extraction during service
- Precise 20-level power adjustment supports both delicate and high-heat cooking tasks
- Portability provides supplementary capacity wherever it is needed during peak periods
Specifications
- Cooking surface (area)
- 2 x 280 x 280 x 25
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 190
- External width (mm)
- 400
- Power rating (kw)
- 3.0
- Weight (kg)
- 15
Frequently Asked Questions
- The PID700 performs well as a primary cooking surface in smaller operations and lower-volume kitchens, and it handles sustained service use reliably. However, in high-output kitchens where multiple zones are running continuously throughout a shift, a heavier-duty induction unit with a higher power rating and a hardwired connection may be a more practical long-term choice.
- The 13A connection means the unit can be plugged into any standard 13A socket without the need for an electrician or dedicated circuit installation. This is genuinely useful for flexibility and for kitchens where repositioning equipment between services is normal. The key consideration is overall electrical load — if the circuit is already carrying significant demand, it is worth reviewing capacity before adding this unit.
- Induction requires ferrous cookware — cast iron, carbon steel, and most stainless steel pans will work, but aluminium, copper, and some older stainless pans will not. A simple way to check is whether a magnet adheres to the base of the pan. If you are switching from gas or radiant electric and are unsure about your existing pots and pans, it is worth checking before committing to an induction unit.