Benchstar Electric Grill Station GH-819

The Benchstar GH-819 is the larger of Benchstar's two electric grill stations, with a 496 x 381 mm cast aluminium cooking area and a 12-slice capacity. Digital temperature control sets the heat precisely, and the hovering top plate cooks delicate items without pressing them. It is rated at 3,000 W — more than a standard 10 A outlet carries — so confirm the circuit with a licensed electrician before installation.

Why operators choose the GH-819

• 12-slice capacity — the largest of the two grill stations, for a lunch rush that outgrows a 9-slice plate
• 496 x 381 mm cast aluminium surface — cast aluminium heats fast and spreads heat evenly right to the edges
• Hovering top plate — sits above the food rather than pressing onto it, so filled rolls and soft breads keep their shape
• Digital temperature control — set a number and repeat it, so results do not depend on who is on the machine
• Rapid heating with uniform distribution — ready quickly at open and no cold corners at temperature
• Removable oil drip tray — pulls out for emptying, so clean-down is a wipe rather than a strip-down
• Stainless steel structure — stands up to daily commercial cleaning in a high-traffic kitchen
• 3,000 W output — the power behind the larger plate — and the reason its supply needs confirming rather than assuming

Specifications

Venue suitability

The GH-819 suits busy cafes, sandwich bars, delis, clubs and catering operations pushing volume through a lunch service. Before ordering, have an electrician confirm the circuit at the install position — at 3,000 W this is not a unit to assume a normal power point will carry.

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Installation & delivery

Confirm the electrical supply with a licensed electrician before installation. This model is rated at 3,000 W, which is more than a standard 10 A outlet supports, and our supplier data is internally inconsistent on the circuit it requires. Do not assume a normal power point will carry it. Allow 540 mm of heat-tolerant bench with clearance above to raise the top plate fully, and front access to withdraw the drip tray. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 12-month return-to-base warranty — the unit is returned for service rather than attended on site. See our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can the GH-819 run from a standard power point? A: Do not assume so. It is rated at 3,000W, which is more than a standard 10A outlet supports, and our supplier data is internally inconsistent about the circuit it requires. Have a licensed electrician confirm the supply before installation.

Q: How many slices does it take? A: Twelve, across a 496 x 381mm cooking area.

Q: What does the hovering top plate do? A: It sits above the food rather than pressing down onto it, which suits filled rolls, soft breads and delicate items that a clamping grill would flatten.

Q: How does it compare with the GH-816? A: The GH-819 is larger — 496 x 381mm and 12 slices at 3,000W — but its supply needs confirming. The GH-816 is 416 x 381mm and 9 slices at 2,200W, which sits within a standard 10A circuit and plugs straight in.

Q: Why cast aluminium rather than steel? A: Cast aluminium heats quickly and spreads heat evenly across the plate, keeping colour consistent from centre to edge.

Q: What warranty applies? A: Twelve months, return to base. The unit is returned for service rather than a technician attending on site — reasonable on a benchtop appliance you can transport, but worth factoring into downtime planning.