Plancha griddles feature a smooth 15 mm-thick steel plate that maintains a stable temperature and distributes heat evenly across its entire cooking surface. The series includes electric and gas models in two widths, with either a polished steel cooking surface or hard chrome finish. Independently controlled heating zones allow operators to use only the required section and prepare several types of food simultaneously.
Plancha cooking originates from Spanish cuisine and refers to preparing food directly on a heated, smooth metal plate. The name comes from the Spanish word plancha, meaning plate. Instead of sitting on a grate above a flame, the food is in direct contact with the heated cooking surface.
The a la plancha technique is used for quickly cooking fish, seafood, meat, vegetables and many other foods. Professional Plancha grills use the same principle with either electric or gas heating.
At the heart of the grill is a 15 mm thick steel plate. The substantial cooking surface provides thermal reserve when food is repeatedly placed on the grill and helps maintain an even cooking temperature during service.
The smooth plate provides direct contact with the food across its surface. The grill can be used for meat, burgers, fish, seafood, vegetables, eggs and a wide range of foods prepared using the Plancha technique.
Selected Plancha models feature a 50 μm layer of hard chrome applied to the steel griddle plate. The chrome creates an exceptionally smooth, low-porosity cooking surface that facilitates cleaning during service and reduces the accumulation of food residue.
Another important advantage of the chrome-plated surface is reduced radiant heat toward the operator. Less radiant heat is released into the surrounding workspace during extended use, improving working conditions in kitchens where the grill is used intensively.
The exceptionally smooth chrome surface also makes it easier to switch between different foods on the same cooking surface and simplifies the removal of residue between preparations. The hard-chrome version is therefore particularly suitable for continuous service and kitchens preparing a broad range of foods on the same Plancha grill.
Thermostatic control protects the chrome-plated cooking surface from excessive temperatures. The maximum operating temperature is limited to 300 °C, providing ample temperature range for high-temperature Plancha cooking.
Depending on the model size, the cooking surface is divided into two or three independently controlled heating zones. During lower-volume service, only the required section of the plate can be used; during busier periods, the entire cooking surface is available.
Independent zone control also allows different sections of the cooking surface to be set according to the foods being prepared and current kitchen requirements.
The range includes both electric and gas models. Electric versions use independently controlled heating circuits, while gas versions use separate burners for the individual cooking zones. The heating system can therefore be selected according to the utilities and technical layout of the kitchen.
The unit is constructed from stainless steel. A raised perimeter around the cooking surface helps contain grease and cooking juices and prevents them from running outside the working area of the grill.
Grease, cooking juices and residue are directed from the cooking surface into a collection tray at the front of the unit. The tray can be completely removed for emptying and separate cleaning. The smooth cooking plate without a grate also allows residue to be removed directly from the entire griddle surface after service.