Griddles

Hospitality Connect lists 292 commercial griddles for cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs, covering benchtop griddles, freestanding griddle tops, griddles with toasters and ranges with an oven below, from Baron, Waldorf and Giorik.

The first decision is gas or electric. Gas griddles heat quickly and recover fast under a heavy load, and need a gas connection and extraction. Electric griddles suit sites without gas and hold a steadier set temperature. The second decision is the plate. A mild steel smooth plate is the general-purpose surface for eggs, meat and onions. A chrome plate reflects heat back at the food and wipes down faster between products, which suits breakfast service. Plate width sets how much cooks at once, so size it to your peak.

Why buy commercial griddles from Hospitality Connect

• American Range, B&S, Baron authorised: Direct from distribution, full local warranty.
• Trade pricing on cookline packages: Griddle plus range plus fryer at project pricing.
• Australian-owned showroom: Walk in and see the difference between mild steel and chrome surfaces.
• Replacement parts: Burner orifices, thermocouples, knobs — no need to replace the unit.
• Service network referrals: Authorised gas fitters and tech support.
• No-pressure quoting: We'll quote alternatives at different price points so you can choose what fits your budget and timeline.
• Local delivery and pickup: Same-day pickup from our Melbourne warehouse; freight to all states with tracked dispatch.

Griddle care and longevity

• Season mild steel after install: Wipe with high smoke-point oil at temperature, twice. Don't scrape the season off chasing visual cleanliness.
• Don't pour cold water on hot plate: Thermal shock cracks chrome plating and warps mild steel. Let the plate cool before washing.
• Empty grease drawer daily: Overflow on the back of the grease drawer is a fire hazard.
• Calibrate thermostats annually: Independent zone control drifts over time — calibration restores accurate searing temperature.
• Replace pilot orifices when flame is yellow: Yellow pilot is incomplete combustion — clean orifice or replace the pilot assembly.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Send menu and breakfast/dinner volumes and we'll spec the griddle width and surface for your throughput. Trade accounts come with terms and service introductions.

Tell us about your timeline, fitout stage and the rest of the equipment in the kitchen so we can match the spec to the wider project. We can quote individual SKUs, full kits or staged rollouts depending on your cashflow. Trade accounts include consolidated invoicing across all our supplier brands and net 30 terms once approved.