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- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: TurcoBazaar
- Model: R50CE(TO)
- SKU: R50CE(TO)
- MPN: R50CE(TO)
- Location: London
This 50 cm gas-fired griddle uses a reversible cast iron cooking plate with ribbed and flat surfaces. It processes burgers, bacon, eggs, steaks, and vegetables at temperatures controlled by manual gas valve. Operations include burger joints, breakfast cafés, hotel kitchens, and mobile food service.
Commercial Application
The unit occupies 50 cm of counter width and provides two cooking surfaces in one footprint. Operators flip the cast iron plate to switch between ribbed grill marks and flat-surface frying. This reduces equipment count in compact kitchens and food trucks.
During service, the ribbed surface handles steaks and chicken breasts while the flat side cooks eggs, pancakes, and smash burgers. Manual gas control allows adjustment between low-heat warming and high-heat searing. Grease channels along the perimeter direct runoff into a front collection tray.
Key Operational Advantages
- Reversible cast iron plate: ribbed one side, flat the other
- 50 cm working width processes 6-8 burger patties simultaneously
- Natural gas connection with manual valve temperature control
- CE certified for UK, EU commercial kitchen installation
- Cast iron retains heat during high-volume service periods
- Front grease channel and removable drip tray
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | R50CE(TO) |
| Gas Type | natural gas |
| Certification | Meets commercial kitchen hygiene and safety standards applicable to CE (UK & EU), NSF (USA) and CSA (Canada) requirements. |
Construction & Build Quality
The cooking surface is cast iron, chosen for heat retention and even distribution across the plate. The frame and body panels use stainless steel with welded joints. The gas burner assembly sits beneath the cast iron plate and connects to standard natural gas supply lines.
- Cast iron cooking plate with machined ribbed pattern
- Stainless steel frame and control panel
- Welded burner assembly with manual gas valve
- Removable stainless steel grease tray
Suitable Operations
- Burger restaurants
- Breakfast cafés
- Hotel kitchens
- School canteens
- Catering operations
- Food trucks
Procurement & Support
TurcoBazaar supplies this unit from UK inventory to commercial buyers in the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, Canada, Middle East, and Africa. The £260.00 price includes the griddle unit and standard gas connection hardware. International orders ship via freight forwarder with customs documentation provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the cast iron surface be replaced with chrome or steel?
A: The R50CE(TO) uses a cast iron plate as a permanent cooking surface. Chrome-plated steel griddles are available as separate models. Cast iron provides heat retention; chrome surfaces heat faster but do not hold temperature as long under load.
Q: Is an electric version of this 50 cm griddle available?
A: This model operates on natural gas only. Electric griddles in the 50 cm width are catalogued under separate model codes. Gas units heat faster and cost less to operate in high-volume settings.
Q: How is grease removed during service?
A: The cooking plate slopes toward a front grease channel that drains into a removable stainless steel tray. Operators empty the tray during service without shutting down the griddle. The cast iron plate is scraped clean between batches.
Q: Can this griddle be installed in a food truck?
A: Yes. The unit requires natural gas or LPG connection and overhead ventilation. Mounting brackets secure the frame to the truck floor. Total weight including cast iron plate is approximately 35 kg.
Q: Does the griddle provide separate temperature zones?
A: The single burner assembly heats the entire cast iron plate. Temperature variation occurs naturally: hotter near the gas inlet, cooler at the edges. Operators adjust the manual gas valve to control overall heat level.