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Roller Grill FD 50 5 Litre Electric Counter Fryer

SKU: FD 50

£195.00(£234.00 inc VAT)
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  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 2
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 2
  • Equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug but may be more suitably connected to a fused spur

The Roller Grill FD 50 is a single-tank countertop electric fryer with a 5-litre oil capacity. It is designed for operations that need a reliable frying capability without committing significant bench space to a larger unit — a practical choice for cafés, snack bars, sandwich bars, and small restaurants where frying is a regular part of the menu rather than the core of the operation.

In service, the FD 50 handles chips, battered products, sausages, and similar fried items at a steady output suited to light to moderate throughput. A cold zone beneath the heating element keeps food debris away from the peak heat area, which slows oil degradation and reduces how frequently the oil needs changing — a modest but genuinely useful saving across a busy trading week. Recovery between batches is reasonable for a fryer of this size. Operators running continuous high-volume frying through a single busy service should be aware that a larger-capacity unit would be better suited to that level of demand.

Practical advantages worth noting:

  • Cold zone design extends oil life by reducing debris contact with peak heat
  • Removable element head and oil pan simplify daily cleaning
  • Safety micro switch confirms correct element seating before the unit will operate
  • Secondary safety thermostat provides an added layer of protection during service
  • Compact footprint suits kitchens where bench space is limited

Installation is straightforward. No gas supply or dedicated ventilation system is required beyond whatever extraction is already in place. The unit runs on a standard electrical supply — it is worth confirming your available circuit capacity before installation, particularly where several appliances share the same ring. Allow adequate clearance on all sides for ventilation and safe working access.

The FD 50 is well suited to cafés, light-service restaurants, and snack bars where frying volume is moderate. It also works well as a secondary tank alongside a main fryer when a little extra capacity is needed at peak times. Where frying forms a central part of the operation and throughput is consistently high, a heavier-duty single or twin-tank model would be the more appropriate choice.

If you would like to talk through whether the FD 50 is the right fit for your service volumes and kitchen setup, the team is glad to help before you go ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Is the FD 50 suitable for a busy lunchtime service?

The FD 50 is well suited to light to moderate frying volumes — a café or snack bar running a steady stream of chip orders or battered products through a lunchtime service is a good fit. If your operation runs continuous high-volume frying with little recovery time between batches, a larger-capacity or heavier-duty fryer would serve you better.

What are the installation requirements for this fryer?

The FD 50 runs on a standard electrical supply, so there is no need for a gas connection or a dedicated ventilation install beyond what is already in place. Before installation, it is worth confirming that your available circuit has sufficient capacity, especially where multiple appliances are running from the same ring. Allow clear space around the unit for ventilation and safe access.

How does the cold zone benefit day-to-day operation?

The cold zone sits beneath the heating element and collects food debris before it reaches the hottest part of the oil. This slows the rate at which the oil breaks down, meaning you can typically get more use from each oil fill before a change is needed — a practical saving in both cost and kitchen time across a normal trading week.
Roller Grill FD 50 5 Litre Electric Counter Fryer

£195.00(£234.00 inc VAT)

£195.00(£234.00 inc VAT)

The Roller Grill FD 50 is a single-tank countertop electric fryer with a 5-litre oil capacity. It is designed for operations that need a reliable frying capability without committing significant bench space to a larger unit — a practical choice for cafés, snack bars, sandwich bars, and small restaurants where frying is a regular part of the menu rather than the core of the operation.

In service, the FD 50 handles chips, battered products, sausages, and similar fried items at a steady output suited to light to moderate throughput. A cold zone beneath the heating element keeps food debris away from the peak heat area, which slows oil degradation and reduces how frequently the oil needs changing — a modest but genuinely useful saving across a busy trading week. Recovery between batches is reasonable for a fryer of this size. Operators running continuous high-volume frying through a single busy service should be aware that a larger-capacity unit would be better suited to that level of demand.

Practical advantages worth noting:

  • Cold zone design extends oil life by reducing debris contact with peak heat
  • Removable element head and oil pan simplify daily cleaning
  • Safety micro switch confirms correct element seating before the unit will operate
  • Secondary safety thermostat provides an added layer of protection during service
  • Compact footprint suits kitchens where bench space is limited

Installation is straightforward. No gas supply or dedicated ventilation system is required beyond whatever extraction is already in place. The unit runs on a standard electrical supply — it is worth confirming your available circuit capacity before installation, particularly where several appliances share the same ring. Allow adequate clearance on all sides for ventilation and safe working access.

The FD 50 is well suited to cafés, light-service restaurants, and snack bars where frying volume is moderate. It also works well as a secondary tank alongside a main fryer when a little extra capacity is needed at peak times. Where frying forms a central part of the operation and throughput is consistently high, a heavier-duty single or twin-tank model would be the more appropriate choice.

If you would like to talk through whether the FD 50 is the right fit for your service volumes and kitchen setup, the team is glad to help before you go ahead.