Commercial Panini Grills & Sandwich Presses: Perfectly Pressed, Every Time
Transform ordinary sandwiches into hot, gourmet creations with our range of Commercial Panini Grills and Sandwich Presses. As the workhorse of cafes, delis, and coffee shops, these powerful contact grills cook from both sides simultaneously, delivering perfectly toasted, hot-filled sandwiches, wraps, and paninis in a fraction of the time. Impress your customers with crispy, golden-brown bread, melted cheese, and beautiful grill marks that signal a high-quality, delicious meal.
The Power of Two-Sided "Contact" Cooking
The secret to a panini grill's success is its dual-heated plates. By pressing food between two hot surfaces, you drastically reduce cooking times and ensure a consistent finish. This efficiency is essential for any quick-service operation, allowing you to serve more customers during peak hours without compromising on quality.
Find Your Perfect Plate Configuration
The surface of the grill plates determines the final look and texture of your food.
- Grooved / Ridged Plates: This is the classic panini style. The grooves create iconic, appetizing grill marks and help channel away excess fats, making them perfect for panini sandwiches, grilling chicken breasts, and burgers.
- Smooth Plates: Ideal for achieving an even, golden-brown crust without marks. They are the perfect choice for heating tortillas for quesadillas and burritos, toasting delicate breads, and cooking eggs.
- Mixed Plates: Some models offer the ultimate versatility with a grooved top plate and a smooth bottom plate, allowing you to handle a wider variety of menu items with a single unit.
Essential Features for Professional Use
- Floating Hinge: A crucial feature that allows the top plate to automatically adjust and stay parallel to the food, ensuring even pressure and cooking for everything from a thin quesadilla to a thick, stuffed panini.
- Heavy-Duty Plates: Choose from cast iron plates, which offer exceptional heat retention for a powerful sear, or non-stick surfaces for easier cleanup.
- Precise Temperature Control: Adjustable thermostats give you complete control over the cooking temperature for consistent, repeatable results.
- Durable Construction: Built with robust stainless steel bodies and featuring removable drip trays, these grills are designed for the rigors of commercial use and easy cleaning.
More Than Just Paninis: A Versatile Menu Expander
- Gourmet toasted sandwiches and classic paninis
- Hot wraps, quesadillas, and burritos
- Grilled chicken breasts, burger patties, steaks, and vegetables
- Toasted halloumi cheese and other specialties
Elevate your sandwich and lunch menu from simple to sensational. Explore our collection of panini grills and sandwich presses and start serving perfectly pressed creations in minutes.
