Commercial Panini Grill & 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.
The Best Commercial Panini Grills & Sandwich Presses for Foodservice
Commercial panini presses make it easy to prepare toasted sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, burgers, and other grilled menu items with consistent results. KaTom offers commercial sandwich grills with grooved, smooth, and combination plates for cafes, delis, concession stands, restaurants, convenience stores, and food trucks.
Commercial Panini Presses by Type
Choose the right panini press based on your menu and desired cooking results.
- Grooved Plate Panini Presses: Create traditional grill marks while delivering even heat for paninis, sandwiches, and grilled wraps.
- Smooth Plate Panini Presses: Provide full-surface contact for uniform browning, making them ideal for breakfast sandwiches, quesadillas, and delicate breads.
- Grooved & Smooth Plate Panini Presses: Feature a combination of grooved and smooth plates to deliver grill marks on one side and even browning on the other.
Essential Panini Press Accessories & Supplies
Keep your sandwich grill operating efficiently with accessories designed for cooking, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Grill Scrapers & Cleaning Brushes: Remove food residue and grease to keep cooking surfaces clean and performing optimally.
- Nonstick Grill Plate Cleaners: Safely clean cooking plates without damaging seasoned or coated surfaces.
- Replacement Parts: Maintain dependable performance with OEM thermostats, heating elements, knobs, springs, handles, and other replacement components.
- Grill Spatulas & Turners: Prepare sandwiches, burgers, chicken, and other grilled foods with heavy-duty commercial utensils.
- Heat-Resistant Cleaning Pads: Remove baked-on residue while helping preserve the cooking surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between grooved and smooth panini plates?
Grooved plates create traditional grill marks, while smooth plates provide even browning across the entire sandwich. Combination models offer both cooking styles in a single unit.
Can a commercial panini press cook more than sandwiches?
Yes. Commercial panini presses can also prepare wraps, quesadillas, burgers, chicken, vegetables, and other grilled menu items.
Do I need a single or double panini press?
Single presses are ideal for lower-volume operations, while double presses increase output for busy cafes, delis, and restaurants.
Featured Commercial Panini Press Brands at KaTom
- Waring: Manufactures commercial panini grills designed for cafes, restaurants, and concession operations that require dependable daily performance.
- Star: Produces heavy-duty sandwich grills built for high-volume foodservice with durable cast iron cooking plates.