Buffalo Bistro Single Flat Plate Contact Grill
Product Description
The Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill is a compact, counter-top contact grill designed for light to moderate service volumes where pressed sandwiches, paninis, flatbreads, and similar items feature on the menu...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 210(H) x 290(W) x 395(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 210 x 226mm
- Material
- 430 Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill is a compact, counter-top contact grill designed for light to moderate service volumes where pressed sandwiches, paninis, flatbreads, and similar items feature on the menu but are not the primary output of a busy kitchen. It uses flat cast iron upper and lower plates, which retain and distribute heat evenly across the cooking surface for a consistent finish on a range of pressed items.
The swivel-mounted top plate self-adjusts to accommodate varying thicknesses, which helps maintain good plate-to-food contact regardless of portion size. During a lunch service where speed and consistency matter, that small detail reduces the likelihood of uneven results across consecutive orders. A front-mounted dial provides straightforward temperature control without the need for complex programming or presets.
From an operational standpoint, the unit is practical to run day to day:
- Cast iron plates retain heat steadily between consecutive orders
- Swivel top plate self-adjusts to food thickness for even contact
- Stainless steel exterior wipes down quickly between service periods
- Removable grease collection tray simplifies end-of-day cleaning
- Compact footprint suits tight counter layouts where space is at a premium
Installation requires nothing more than a suitable mains socket — there are no gas, water, or fixed extraction requirements. It is worth being clear that the element is sized for intermittent rather than continuous high-volume output. Sites running back-to-back panini service through a sustained lunch peak, or higher-footfall venues where the grill is in near-constant use, may find a heavier-duty model with a larger plate area and more powerful element better matched to the demand.
This grill is well suited to cafés, coffee shops, small bistros, and hospitality venues where pressed or toasted items form a modest part of a broader menu offer. If you are weighing up whether this model will comfortably handle your expected service pattern, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Flat cast iron upper and lower plates for even heat distribution
- Swivel-mounted top plate self-adjusts to food thickness automatically
- Front-mounted dial provides direct, straightforward temperature control
- Removable grease collection tray for accessible end-of-day cleaning
- Compact stainless steel body designed for counter-top use in tight spaces
Operational Benefits
- Consistent results across varying portion sizes during lunch service
- Simple temperature control reduces training time for front-line staff
- Plug-in installation means no specialist fitting or extraction work required
- Compact footprint preserves valuable counter space in smaller kitchens
- Easy-clean surfaces and removable tray keep daily maintenance manageable
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 210(H) x 290(W) x 395(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 210 x 226mm
- Material
- 430 Stainless Steel
- Power
- Electric
- Temperature range
- 100°C to 300°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Weight
- 14.4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Buffalo Bistro is well suited to light to moderate service volumes where the grill is used intermittently rather than continuously. For sites running back-to-back orders through a sustained lunch peak, a heavier-duty model with a larger plate area is likely to be a better fit — if you are unsure where your volume sits, we can help you assess the right spec.
- No specialist installation is needed. This is a plug-in electric unit that requires only a suitable mains socket, with no gas connection, water supply, or fixed extraction required. It can be positioned on any stable counter surface with access to a socket.
- The flat cast iron plates make it well suited to pressed sandwiches, paninis, flatbreads, wraps, and similar items where you want direct, even contact across the cooking surface. It is not designed for producing grill marks — operators needing a ribbed finish should look at a ridged plate model instead.