Buffalo Bistro Large Ribbed Contact Grill – Cast Iron Plates

The Buffalo Bistro Large Ribbed Contact Grill is a countertop double-sided contact grill designed for everyday professional use. Cast iron upper and lower ribbed plates apply direct, even heat from both sides simultaneously, shortening cook times and producing the defined char-line finish expected on grilled proteins and vegetables. The stainless steel housing is well suited to the demands of a commercial environment without adding unnecessary bulk for a unit of this class.

In a working kitchen, this type of contact grill is most commonly used for paninis, grilled chicken, burgers, steaks, and vegetable dishes where turnaround speed matters during service. Cast iron holds heat effectively, which helps maintain consistent cooking temperatures as cold product is loaded repeatedly across a service period. Recovery is reasonable at this power level, though operators running near-continuous service at high volume may find a heavier-duty unit better matched to their throughput.

From an operational standpoint, the ribbed plate design channels fat and juices away from the cooking surface — a practical advantage both for the quality of the finished dish and for end-of-service cleaning. Day-to-day advantages include:

• Simultaneous top and bottom cooking reduces ticket times across proteins and vegetables
• Ribbed cast iron produces defined grill lines without additional equipment
• Fat drainage channels reduce flare-up risk and simplify cleaning
• Supplied with a grill scraper to make clean-down straightforward
• Stainless steel construction withstands regular wipe-down in a professional environment

Installation is straightforward. The unit runs on a standard single-phase supply, making it practical for smaller kitchens, pub catering operations, and mobile or event catering setups where a fixed gas connection is unavailable. At 20kg it is manageable enough to reposition when needed but stable enough during use. No specialist extraction is required, though adequate general ventilation is advisable as with any open grill. Allow sufficient counter space with safe clearance around the unit.

This grill is well suited to cafés, small restaurants, pub kitchens, and catering vans where a compact, reliable grilling solution is needed without the complexity or cost of a larger unit. It handles a solid volume of covers when managed well across a service, but for sites where the grill is in near-continuous use over long periods, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would be a sounder long-term investment.

If you are weighing up whether this model suits your volume or kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you.