Blue Seal EP516-LS 900mm Electric Griddle on Stand

The Blue Seal EP516-LS is a 900mm freestanding electric griddle built around a 20mm thick machined steel plate. That plate thickness is a deliberate design choice — it gives the cooking surface the thermal mass needed to hold consistent heat when product is loaded, rather than spiking and dipping through a busy service. Six stainless steel sheathed elements distribute heat evenly across the full width, and each zone is thermostatically controlled, giving operators independent temperature management across the surface. The unit sits on an open stand with front legs and rear castors, keeping it mobile enough to reposition or clean behind without requiring a full kitchen reconfiguration.

In a working kitchen, this type of griddle earns its place on the line by handling sustained throughput without complaint. The heavy plate retains heat effectively during back-to-back covers, and the recovery between loads is predictable — both important qualities when service doesn't allow for waiting. The safety cut-out and overheat protection add a practical layer of reliability for operators running the unit across long shifts.

From an operational standpoint, the key day-to-day advantages are:

• Even heat distribution across the full 900mm surface reduces cold spots and inconsistent results
• Independent zone control allows simultaneous cooking at different temperatures
• The enamelled control panel wipes down quickly at the end of service
• Rear castors make it straightforward to pull out for cleaning or repositioning
• The open stand allows airflow and gives storage access beneath the unit

Installation is relatively straightforward for a unit of this type — it requires a suitable three-phase electrical supply and adequate ventilation above the cooking surface, typically via a canopy extraction system. The unit's footprint and weight should be factored into floor loading and positioning plans before installation. It is designed to sit as part of a modular cooking suite or as a standalone unit depending on your kitchen layout.

This griddle is well suited to medium to high-volume operations — restaurants, hotels, contract catering, and similar environments where the griddle is in regular daily use rather than occasional service. For very high-throughput sites or operations requiring a wider cooking surface, it is worth considering whether a heavier-duty or wider model would better match the demand. Equally, for smaller operations with lighter requirements, a more compact unit may be more appropriate.

If you are weighing up whether the EP516-LS is the right fit for your kitchen — in terms of output, position in the line, or electrical supply — the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.