This range covers 45 benchtop griddles and closely related countertop cooking units, in gas and electric models, from brands including Baron, Benchstar and Gasmax.

A benchtop griddle sits on an existing bench or stand rather than on the floor, so it suits small kitchens, cafes, food trucks and second cooking points on a busy line. Plate width is the main decision, because it sets how many items cook at once, and it is worth sizing to peak service rather than average trade. Plate finish is the next choice: a smooth plate suits eggs, pancakes, onions and anything needing full contact, while a ribbed plate marks steaks and lets fat run off. Gas gives fast, visible control, while electric suits sites without a gas connection.

Why buy benchtop griddles from Hospitality Connect

• Curated for Australian commercial kitchens: Every line is selected against the realities of AU service — voltage, room dimensions, council rules, ambient temperatures.
• Brand-direct relationships: We deal directly with manufacturers and importers, so you get current models and the right parts when you need them.
• Field-tested specs: Sizes, gauges and capacities listed on each product reflect what actually works in service, not glossy brochure numbers.
• Tech support that picks up: Pre and post-sale phone lines staffed by people who know commercial kitchens.
• Warranty handled here: We process the claim with the manufacturer; you keep cooking.

Benchtop griddles care and longevity

• Track TPM (total polar materials): A simple oil tester flags when oil should be discarded — usually 24–27% TPM.
• Inspect heating elements monthly: Crusted elements run hot in patches and create hot spots that scorch food.
• Check thermostat calibration quarterly: A 10°C drift wastes oil and produces inconsistent product.
• Replace door gaskets when squashed: Loose seals leak heat and cycle the thermostat constantly.
• Clean drain valves: Sediment cakes the valve and chokes oil flow on filter day.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Our commercial chefs and fit-out specialists can match the right benchtop griddles to your menu, footprint and operating budget. Send through your floor plan, service brief or trading hours, or call our Australia-based trade line for a same-day spec quote — we'll line up sizes, brands, voltage and gas requirements, lead times and freight rates before you commit. If you're fitting out a new venue or refurbishing an existing one, ask about multi-line trade pricing and consolidated delivery so the kit lands when the trades do, not weeks later.