Buffalo 600 Series Ribbed Electric Griddle 400mm

The Buffalo 600 Series ribbed electric griddle is a compact countertop unit with a 400mm ribbed mild steel cooking plate, designed for all-day service in smaller commercial kitchens. The ribbed plate produces characteristic char marks on meat, fish, and vegetables, while the channels direct rendered fat away from the food and into the collection drawer beneath — keeping the cooking surface cleaner through service.

The 3kW heating element brings the plate up to temperature relatively quickly and maintains consistent heat across the cooking surface during steady use. The 10mm plate thickness provides reasonable thermal mass for a unit of this size, which helps manage minor fluctuations when cold food is loaded, though operators running continuous high-volume grill service should consider whether a wider or heavier-duty unit would better suit their throughput demands.

From a practical standpoint, the griddle offers several day-to-day operational advantages:

• Ribbed plate produces branding lines and channels fat away during cooking
• Large-capacity fat drawer reduces the need for mid-service interruptions
• Splash guards to the side and rear help protect adjacent surfaces
• Fully welded stainless steel construction simplifies end-of-service cleaning
• Compact 400mm footprint suits kitchens where counter space is limited

Installation is straightforward — the unit is a standalone countertop appliance requiring only a suitable electrical connection. At just under 23kg it can be positioned and repositioned without difficulty. There is no gas connection, drainage, or ventilation extract required, though as with any griddle, positioning beneath or near an extraction canopy is advisable to manage cooking vapours.

This griddle is well suited to cafés, small hotel kitchens, pub kitchens, and similar sites running breakfast or light grill menus where counter space is at a premium. For busier operations or those running extended grill-heavy menus, a wider plate or higher-output unit would be worth considering.

If you're unsure whether this size of griddle fits your service pattern, our team is happy to talk through the options with you.