Parry CAS Infrared Sandwich Grill | Electric Countertop
Product Description
The Parry CAS is an electric countertop grill that uses a top-mounted infrared element to deliver direct, downward heat onto food. It is designed primarily for toasting sandwiches, melting cheese,...
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 420
- External height (mm)
- 315
- External width (mm)
- 520
- Power rating (kw)
- 3
Product Description
The Parry CAS is an electric countertop grill that uses a top-mounted infrared element to deliver direct, downward heat onto food. It is designed primarily for toasting sandwiches, melting cheese, and finishing small pizzas, and comes supplied with both a toast rack and a grill pan, so it is ready to handle different food types straight out of the box without additional accessories.
Infrared elements reach working temperature quickly and produce intense, focused heat. That characteristic makes the CAS well suited to lighter service environments where a steady flow of toasted and grilled items needs to be turned around promptly without the warm-up delays associated with conventional elements. The built-in electronic timer helps operators maintain consistent cook times across a shift, which is particularly useful when attention is divided during a busy lunchtime service.
- Infrared element heats rapidly for consistent, direct heat delivery
- Electronic timer supports repeatable cook times throughout service
- Removable crumb tray keeps the unit clean and debris contained
- Toast rack and grill pan included for immediate operational flexibility
- Compact countertop footprint suits kitchens where worktop space is limited
It is worth being clear about where this unit sits in the range. The CAS handles toasting and light grilling reliably, but it is not built for broiling larger protein cuts or sustaining high-volume continuous output. Cafés, sandwich bars, pub kitchens, and smaller restaurant operations are the environments where it performs well. Sites that need to run heavier portions, larger grill areas, or significantly higher throughput would be better served by a full salamander grill further up the range.
If you are unsure whether this unit is the right fit for your menu or service volume, we are happy to have that conversation before you commit to a purchase.
Key Features
- Top-mounted infrared element delivers intense, focused downward heat
- Electronic timer enables precise, repeatable cook cycles during service
- Removable crumb tray keeps the cooking area contained and easy to clear
- Supplied with toast rack and grill pan for immediate dual-format use
- Compact countertop design suitable for kitchens with limited worktop space
Operational Benefits
- Rapid element warm-up reduces waiting time between orders during service
- Consistent timer control minimises over-cooking when the kitchen is busy
- Included accessories mean no additional outlay to start serving immediately
- Straightforward end-of-service clean-down keeps hygiene routines efficient
- Right-sized output avoids over-specifying equipment for lighter service volumes
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 420
- External height (mm)
- 315
- External width (mm)
- 520
- Power rating (kw)
- 3
- Power type
- Electric 1 Phase
- Weight (kg)
- 15
Frequently Asked Questions
- It is well suited to lighter-to-moderate service volumes where sandwiches, paninis, and cheese-melted items are turned around steadily throughout a lunch period. If your operation runs a continuous, high-volume output with multiple items on the grill simultaneously, a larger salamander unit would be worth considering instead.
- The CAS is a standard plug-in electric countertop unit, so no specialist gas or water connections are required. You will need a suitable mains electrical supply and adequate ventilation above the unit, as infrared grills produce radiant heat during operation. Always confirm your worktop can support the weight and that there is sufficient clearance above and around the unit before installing.
- This unit is designed for sandwich toasting, cheese melting, and finishing smaller items such as pizzas — it is not intended for broiling thick protein cuts. For heavier grilling tasks or larger portion sizes, a full-size salamander grill with a greater element capacity would be the more appropriate choice.