Commercial Salamanders

Hospitality Connect stocks 56 commercial salamanders and open toasters for restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafes. The range covers gas and electric salamander grills with adjustable cooking surfaces, plus salamander benches and stands, with brands including Benchstar, Baron and Roller Grill.

Fuel is the first decision, and it usually follows what the kitchen already has. A gas salamander needs a gas connection under a canopy, while an electric unit is easier to place on a bench or a wall. Height adjustment is the second consideration, because moving the grill closer to or further from the element is how you control browning on cheese, glazes and finished plates. Width is the third, and should match the number of plates you finish at once during service.

Why buy salamanders and open toasters 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.

Salamanders and open toasters 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 salamanders and open toasters 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.