Salamander

Commercial salamander grills and kitchen broilers for Australian restaurants, steakhouses, cafés and hotel kitchens — gas and electric salamanders in bench-top and wall-mounted configurations for grilling, browning, glazing and finishing dishes at speed. This focused range of 15 products covers entry-level toaster-griller salamanders through to high-output commercial broilers. See also chargrills for char-marked grill cooking, or browse the full commercial cooking equipment range for the complete cook-line line-up.

A salamander grill is an overhead high-heat broiler used to finish, glaze and caramelise dishes — distinct from a chargrill or flat-top. Gas salamanders offer faster response and lower running cost; electric salamanders are easier to install and suit venues without mains gas. Read how to use a salamander grill for a practical guide, and gas vs electric salamanders for a fuel-type comparison.

A popular entry point is the Benchstar Toaster Griller Salamander (AT360BE) — suitable for smaller services requiring bench-top browning and finishing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a salamander grill used for in a commercial kitchen?

A salamander is an overhead radiant broiler used to: brown and glaze the tops of dishes (gratins, soufflés, fish); melt cheese on burgers or dishes; finish steaks with a quick top-sear; caramelise crème brûlée; and keep plated food warm during service. It differs from a chargrill (bottom heat, char marks) and a flat-top (direct contact).

Gas or electric salamander — which is better for a restaurant?

Gas heats faster (typically 2–3 minutes to operating temp vs 5–8 for electric) and costs less to run where mains gas is available. Electric is simpler to install — no gas connection or licensed gasfitter required — and suits venues without mains gas or where kitchen layout limits gas runs. See our gas vs electric salamanders guide for a detailed comparison.

What size salamander do I need?

Salamanders are measured by grill area width — typically 300 mm to 900 mm wide. For a small café or single-pass service: 300–450 mm. For a mid-volume restaurant: 600 mm. For a high-volume or steakhouse service running continuous finishing: 900 mm or a dual-zone unit.

Do you deliver commercial salamanders Australia-wide?

Yes — fast dispatch to all states. Bench-top models ship standard freight. Wall-mount units ship palletised; contact us for freight estimates on larger models.

What warranty do commercial salamanders carry?

Most models carry a 12-month parts and labour Australian warranty. See our warranty information page for full terms.

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