Commercial Panini Press & Sandwich Press
Commercial panini presses quickly grill sandwiches, wraps, and meats without compromising texture or flavor in convenience stores, bars, and casual eateries. Chefs can include a side of chips or fresh veggies for a quick, simple addition to lunch and dinner menus.
Adding a commercial panini grill is an efficient way to incorporate hot sandwiches into your menu. Commercial panini presses are available in single- or double-press variations and can also be used to cook burritos, quesadillas, and other items.
When purchasing a panini press, commercial operators should consider whether grill marks will enhance the final product when it's served to the customer. Panini presses are available with smooth, grooved, or combination grill plates, each with its own unique cooking characteristics. Commercial sandwich presses with grooved plates create the grill marks and ridges that are traditionally associated with paninis, while smooth plates provide a more even heat transfer but won't add those to the final product. Combination plates often feature smooth plates on one side and grooved plates on the other, creating a product with ribbed grill marks on one side and a smooth, evenly heated texture on the other.
Industrial panini presses may come with special features such as adjustable height, nonstick plates, and timers. Adjustable legs ensure the commercial panini grill is stable, while nonstick plates ease cleaning and minimize the transfer of food residue. Timers on commercial sandwich presses let operators know when the product is done and ready for plating, enabling chefs to attend to other tasks while the sandwich is cooking. For additional information, check out our commercial panini press buyers' guide.