CKE Commercial Sandwich Maker HEG-813EA, 4400W

Our review

The CKE HEG-813EA is a high-output sandwich maker built around a 4400W element, which is a lot of power for this kind of appliance. That matters most if you are making rounds of toasted sandwiches back to back, since the plates recover heat faster between batches instead of cooling down and leaving pale, uneven results. It uses top and bottom grilling plates, so both sides of the bread get contact and pressure at the same time, and the body is stainless steel, which is easier to wipe down and less likely to rust than painted or plastic housings. It suits small food businesses, busy households, and anyone who regularly feeds a crowd rather than someone toasting one sandwich occasionally. Before buying, think about your counter space and whether your socket can handle a high-wattage appliance, and check the plate material and whether they are removable if easy cleaning matters to you. Compare it with lower-wattage domestic sandwich presses and with flat griddle-style contact grills, which are more versatile but often less powerful. Available on Sokonia.