Buffalo Bistro Large Contact Grill – Counter Grill
Product Description
The Buffalo Bistro Large is a countertop double-sided contact grill built for commercial use. Cast iron upper and lower plates apply even heat to both sides of the food simultaneously,...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 210(H) x 380(W) x 395(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 300 x 226mm
- Material
- 430 Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Buffalo Bistro Large is a countertop double-sided contact grill built for commercial use. Cast iron upper and lower plates apply even heat to both sides of the food simultaneously, while an adjustable swivel head accommodates ingredients of varying thickness. Variable heat control allows operators to dial in the right temperature for different items, from delicate paninis through to chicken fillets and thicker meat portions.
In a service environment, the real advantage of a contact grill is speed. Cooking from both sides at once cuts cook times considerably compared to open grilling, which matters when orders are building during a breakfast rush or a busy lunchtime. Cast iron holds heat well, so recovery between consecutive items stays reasonably stable under sustained use. The counterbalanced head maintains consistent contact across the plate surface, which helps avoid the uneven results that can occur when pressure is inconsistent.
From a practical standpoint, this grill handles a range of everyday catering tasks reliably:
- Bacon, sausages and eggs during breakfast service
- Paninis and toasted sandwiches in café and deli settings
- Chicken fillets, halloumi and grilled vegetables on a varied menu
- Quick-cook meat portions in pub kitchens and staff canteens
The removable grease collection tray and included griddle scraper keep cleaning between services straightforward. Flat plates are fitted as standard, which suits a broad menu. If char-marking is a priority, ribbed plate options are available elsewhere in the range.
This unit runs from a standard 13A single-phase supply, so no specialist electrical work is needed. It is a manageable countertop piece, though it is worth confirming you have adequate pass or prep space before ordering.
This grill is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, pub kitchens, and smaller hotel breakfast operations handling moderate service volumes. For sites running extended service periods or very high throughput, a heavier-duty model with a larger plate area may be worth considering. Equally, if counter space is tight and volumes are modest, a smaller model may serve you better.
If you'd like to talk through whether this model fits your service pattern before ordering, the team is always happy to help.
Key Features
- Cast iron upper and lower plates deliver consistent, even heat distribution
- Adjustable swivel head accommodates food of varying thickness
- Variable heat control covers a wide temperature range for diverse menus
- Removable grease collection tray for straightforward cleaning between services
- Connects to a standard 13A single-phase supply with no specialist installation
Operational Benefits
- Simultaneous double-sided cooking reduces order times during busy service
- Stable cast iron heat retention supports consistent results across consecutive cooks
- Counterbalanced head pressure reduces risk of uneven cooking on varied items
- Simple 13A connection keeps installation quick and avoids additional electrical costs
- Flat plate configuration handles a broad menu without changing plates mid-service
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 210(H) x 380(W) x 395(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 300 x 226mm
- Material
- 430 Stainless Steel
- Power
- Electric
- Temperature range
- 100°C to 300°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Weight
- 19.6kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Buffalo Bistro Large is well suited to moderate breakfast service — cafés, smaller hotels, and pub kitchens running a steady flow of covers. For sites with a very high volume of consecutive cooks over an extended breakfast period, it is worth discussing whether a larger plate area or higher-output model would give you more comfortable throughput.
- It runs from a standard 13A single-phase supply, so no specialist electrical installation is needed. This makes it straightforward to position on a counter without rewiring, and easy to relocate between service areas if required.
- Flat plates are fitted as standard, which suits a varied menu including paninis, bacon, eggs, and grilled vegetables. If char-marking is important to your menu — for chicken, steaks, or similar — ribbed plate alternatives are available within the Buffalo range, so it is worth checking whether a different configuration would better suit your needs.