Page 2 - Contact Toasters - Sandwich Press
- 19% Off RRP
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Woodson W.GPC61SC Pro Series Computer Controlled Contact Toaster 10 AmpRRP $3,750.00 ex GST Our Price $3,032.00 ex GST Our Price $3,335.20 Inc GST
Daily Rental: $5.50 Inc GST - 19% Off RRP
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Woodson W.GPC61SC.R.A Computer Control - Anodised Ribbed Top Plate - 300x300mm Stainless Steel Bottom Plate - 345x310mmRRP $3,950.00 ex GST Our Price $3,194.00 ex GST Our Price $3,513.40 Inc GSTDaily Rental: $5.79 Inc GST - 21% Off RRP
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Woodson W.GPC62SC Pro Series Twin Plates Computerized Contact Toaster 10 AmpRRP $5,300.00 ex GST Our Price $4,211.00 ex GST Our Price $4,632.10 Inc GSTDaily Rental: $7.64 Inc GST
Choosing a Commercial Sandwich Press
Plate type is the first decision
Ribbed plates give you the char lines customers expect on a toasted sandwich or panini, but they only contact part of the surface so they toast slower and unevenly on soft bread. Flat plates give full contact, faster toasting and an even colour, which is what you want for wraps, focaccia and anything you're pressing thin. Most kitchens end up wanting a combination unit, ribbed on top and flat on the bottom, because it marks the presentation side while cooking evenly underneath. Worth deciding based on what actually sells rather than what looks good on a photo.
Plate material and cleaning
Cast iron holds heat best and recovers fastest between sandwiches, which matters through a lunch rush, but it needs seasoning and it will rust if it's cleaned wrong. Non-stick coated plates are far quicker to wipe down and forgiving with cheese and sauces, though the coating wears and eventually needs replacing. Glass ceramic sits between the two: easy to clean, holds heat well, and doesn't scratch, but it's more expensive and can crack if it's knocked. If staff turnover is high and nobody's babysitting the equipment, non-stick or glass ceramic will last longer in practice.
Sizing and plate count
A single plate unit handles a cafe doing maybe 20 to 30 sandwiches over lunch. Doubles are the standard for anything busier, and they let you run one plate for meat and one for vegetarian if that matters to you. Triple plate units suit high-volume cafes, bakeries and clubs where lunch is a genuine rush. Two smaller presses will usually serve you better than one large one, because you can hold different temperatures and you're not stopped when one goes down.
Power and bench space
Most single and double presses run on standard 10 amp single phase, but larger triples and heavy duty units can want 15 amp, so check the outlet before you order rather than after it lands. Allow bench clearance behind the unit for the hinge and above it for the lid to open fully, and keep it away from anything refrigerated, since a hot press sitting next to a display fridge makes both work harder.
Adjustable height and what you're pressing
Fixed-hinge presses squash whatever you put under them, which is fine for a flat toastie and bad for a filled roll or a burger. Units with an adjustable or floating top plate sit level on thicker product so it cooks evenly instead of getting crushed at the front and undercooked at the back. If your menu runs beyond flat sandwiches, that feature is worth paying for.
Brands and support
We stock Roband contact grills and sandwich presses and Woodson, both Australian made and built for daily commercial service, with replacement plates and parts available. Everything here is covered by SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy, with Australia-wide delivery and servicing through our own technicians.