Benchstar Large Single Contact Grill GH-811EE

The Benchstar GH-811EE is a large single contact grill with non-stick cast iron plates and a 360 x 285 mm cooking area. Cast iron gives it fast heat recovery across a 50-300C range, so it keeps pace through a lunch run of toasted sandwiches, paninis and steaks. The all-stainless body and 2.2 kW 10 A supply make it a straightforward plug-in addition to a cafe bench.

Why operators choose the GH-811EE

• Non-stick cast iron plates — cast iron stores and returns heat fast, and the non-stick surface releases cheese and marinades instead of tearing them
• 360 x 285 mm cooking area — takes several rounds of sandwiches or a couple of steaks per press rather than one at a time
• Fast heat recovery — the plates come back to temperature between presses, so the tenth sandwich cooks like the first
• 50-300C temperature range — from gentle melting through to searing on one control
• All stainless steel body — stands up to daily commercial cleaning in a high-traffic cafe
• Runs from a standard 10 A outlet — 2.2 kW through a normal single-phase socket, so no electrical work is needed
• 410 mm bench footprint — fits a tight cafe bench next to the coffee machine and the till
• 15.5 kg unit weight — substantial enough to stay put in use, light enough for one person to reposition

Specifications

Venue suitability

The GH-811EE suits cafes, sandwich bars, delis, clubs and food trucks running toasted sandwiches, paninis and quick grilled items. At 410 mm wide it sits on a busy cafe bench without displacing the rest of the line.

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Installation & delivery

It runs on a standard 240 V supply through a normal 10 A power outlet, so no dedicated circuit and no hard-wiring are needed. Allow 410 mm of heat-tolerant bench with clearance above to open the top plate fully, and space at the front to work the handle. 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: What is the usable cooking area? A: 360 x 285mm, from smooth plates measuring 338 x 220mm on top and 340 x 230mm on the bottom.

Q: Are the plates smooth or ribbed? A: Both plates are smooth, which suits toasted sandwiches, paninis and flat grilling rather than producing char lines.

Q: Does it need special wiring? A: No. It runs at 2.2kW through a standard 10A outlet, so no dedicated circuit or electrician is required.

Q: Why cast iron rather than aluminium plates? A: Cast iron stores more heat, so the plates recover temperature quickly between presses and hold it through a continuous lunch run instead of dropping away.

Q: What temperature range does it cover? A: +50 to +300C, which covers gentle melting through to searing.

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.