Contact Presses

Hospitality Connect lists 65 commercial sandwich presses and contact grills for cafes, sandwich bars, clubs and canteens, with single and double models from Apuro, Roband and Roller Grill.

Plate finish is the first choice. Smooth plates give even contact and suit toasted sandwiches, focaccia and wraps where you want a flat, sealed surface. Ribbed plates mark the food with grill lines and suit paninis, meat and vegetables. Many machines pair one of each. Size is the second choice: a single press covers a cafe running a modest lunch trade, while a double press or a grill station doubles throughput at the peak. Check the plate dimensions and the amperage rating against your bench and your power supply before ordering.

Why buy contact presses 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.

Contact presses care and longevity

• Check fan motor and bearings quarterly: Convection fans run hot; failed bearings drop the air curtain and uneven cookers.
• Inspect door gaskets: Burnt or compressed gaskets bleed heat and waste 10–15% of energy per cycle.
• Clean cavity within 30 minutes of last use: Hot residue lifts cleanly; cold carbonised soil needs aggressive chemicals that damage seals.
• Test safety thermostats annually: High-limit cut-outs are the last line of defence and quietly fail.
• Calibrate display vs probe annually: A 10°C drift undermines bake consistency.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Our commercial chefs and fit-out specialists can match the right contact presses 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.