Blue Seal G598 1200mm Gas Chargrill

The Blue Seal G598 is a 1200mm wide gas chargrill built for professional kitchens where chargrilling forms a significant and regular part of the menu. It is available in two configurations — bench-mounted for kitchens where it sits alongside existing equipment, and stand-mounted where a self-contained freestanding unit is more practical. Both share the same cooking platform and burner arrangement, so the choice comes down to your kitchen layout and available surface or floor space rather than any difference in cooking performance.

Chargrilling produces results that other cooking methods cannot replicate — the surface colour, texture, and flavour that come from radiant heat off the burners combined with conductive heat through the grates. At 1200mm wide, the G598 provides enough cooking area to run multiple covers simultaneously, which is what makes it well suited to busy lunch and dinner services in restaurants, steakhouses, and pub kitchens where grilled dishes are a consistent part of the offer rather than an occasional item.

The grate sections are reversible — flat on one side for standard grilling, ridged on the other for branded char marks — and can be switched without tools during service. Grates can also be set level or inclined depending on the product being cooked and how much fat drainage is needed. Key operational advantages include:

• Lift-out grate sections that simplify cleaning between services
• Front grease channel that catches fat run-off and empties cleanly
• Enamelled control panel that resists grease build-up and wipes down quickly
• Heavy-gauge stainless steel construction suited to daily commercial use
• Continuous pilot burner with flame failure device for operator safety

The G598 requires a gas connection and must be positioned beneath an extraction canopy that meets current ventilation standards. Clearance around the unit should be planned before installation to allow safe operation and cleaning access. The stand-mounted version requires adequate floor space and a level surface; the bench-mounted version needs a robust worktop rated for the unit's weight. Gas connection must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer — this is not a self-install unit.

This model is well suited to mid-to-high volume operations running chargrilled dishes through regular service periods. If your kitchen runs lighter volumes or has limited space, a narrower chargrill may be a more appropriate fit. For sites operating continuous covers across extended shifts or with a very high proportion of grilled dishes, it is worth considering whether a larger or multiple-unit arrangement would better match your demand.

If you would like to talk through how this unit fits your kitchen layout, gas supply, or expected service volumes, the team is happy to help you work that out before you commit.