Blue Seal G596 900mm Gas Chargrill

The Blue Seal G596 is a 900mm gas chargrill designed for commercial kitchens where grilled dishes are a regular part of the menu rather than an occasional item. It is available either bench-mounted or on a stainless steel stand, which gives operators a practical degree of flexibility depending on how the kitchen is laid out and how the unit fits into the cooking line.

Chargrilling works through a combination of radiant heat from the burners and direct conduction through the grates, producing the char marks and depth of flavour that are characteristic of the method. The large, reversible top grate sections can be flipped during service to present a clean grilling surface without the unit needing to cool down — a straightforward operational advantage when the pass is under pressure. Grates can also be set level or inclined to assist fat drainage and give some control over cooking behaviour depending on the product being grilled.

From a day-to-day service standpoint, the unit is built for consistent, heavy use:

• Reversible top grate sections allow a quick surface refresh mid-service
• Front grease channel positioned for easy access during and after service
• Lift-out components throughout to simplify end-of-service cleaning
• Heavy-gauge stainless steel construction with side splash guards
• Flame failure device with continuous pilot burner for safe, reliable ignition

Installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer and the unit requires connection to an appropriately sized gas supply. Given the heat output involved, a commercial extraction canopy rated for the load is essential — an undersized or domestic hood will not be adequate. The stand configuration adds to the overall footprint compared with the bench-mount version, so confirming aisle clearance and access for cleaning behind and beneath the unit is worth doing before the installation is finalised.

The G596 is well suited to restaurants, pub kitchens, and contract catering operations where chargrilling is a consistent part of the menu and the unit will see regular use across service. It is a substantial piece of equipment and works best where throughput justifies its size. For very high-volume sections, a heavier-duty or wider unit may be worth considering. Equally, for smaller operations or lower-volume menus, a narrower chargrill may be a more proportionate choice.

If you would like to talk through whether the G596 is the right fit for your kitchen setup, gas supply, or extraction arrangement, the team is happy to work through it with you.