CASTA Ribbed Gas Griddle for Professional Kitchens

A ribbed gas griddle sears food on a ridged steel plate heated by gas burners beneath. The ridges lift the food above the rendered fat, giving the charred lines that mark a grilled finish while the fat drains away. The burners fire through two flame tubes that spread the heat evenly across the plate, so every part of the cooking surface reaches the same temperature without hot spots or cold patches.

The operator lights the burners with the piezoelectric ignition, then sets the flame to the desired level with the temperature control. The gas safety valve and thermocouple cut the supply if the flame fails, preventing unburnt gas from escaping. Once the plate is hot, food is laid directly on the ribbed surface; the ridges create the sear pattern while the fat runs down into the grease channel at the front. After cooking, the grease is drawn off through the drainage hole into a removable drawer for disposal.

The griddle is built from AISI 304 18/10 stainless steel throughout, finished with a scotch-brite surface that resists fingerprints and scratches. The cooking plate itself is a 15 mm thick smooth steel slab that holds heat and distributes it evenly. A rear flue chimney carries combustion gases away, and its cast iron grate is coated with acid-resistant black enamel to withstand the corrosive fumes. Height-adjustable legs allow the unit to be levelled on uneven floors or set to match adjacent worktops.

The 6 kW power rating means the griddle draws a steady load that requires its own gas supply line, not a domestic connection. The 400 mm cooking width gives enough space for multiple items side by side, while the 400 × 700 mm footprint fits on a standard worktop or counter. The 305 mm height keeps the cooking surface at a comfortable working level without stooping.

Cleaning is straightforward: the grease channel and drawer are removed and washed, the stainless steel surfaces wiped down, and the enamel-coated grate scrubbed without fear of corrosion. The scotch-brite finish hides minor marks and reduces the need for polishing.

The unit is certified to professional safety standards, ensuring it meets the requirements of commercial kitchens.