Commercial Salamander Grill Rental
A salamander grill earns its place in any kitchen where browning, toasting, gratinating or holding plates at temperature is part of service. Rent a commercial salamander grill from Rental+ and you get a professional unit from Lincat, Blue Seal or Falcon on a fully maintained plan, with no upfront capital outlay. Cafes, restaurants, hotels and pubs across the UK use our plans to put serious finishing power above the pass while keeping cash in the business.
Why rent your salamander grill from Rental+
Renting keeps your money working in the business rather than sitting in equipment that depreciates. You pay a fixed weekly amount by direct debit, and every plan includes inclusive service and maintenance: call-outs, routine servicing, parts and Planned Preventive Maintenance at no extra cost. If a unit cannot be fixed, we replace it. Our nationwide network of engineers keeps you cooking, and with no upfront capex you can equip the kitchen properly from day one.
What is a salamander grill?
A salamander grill is a high-powered overhead grill that browns, toasts, gratinates and finishes food from above. Unlike a standard grill or griddle, which cooks from below, a salamander delivers intense top heat for melting cheese, colouring gratins, finishing steaks and holding plated food at temperature. If you need flat-top cooking rather than overhead finishing, see our commercial griddles instead.
Choosing the right salamander grill
Start with your power supply. Electric salamanders are the most flexible and suit the majority of sites; gas models heat up fast and make sense where gas services and extraction are already in place.
Then think about position and size. Wall-mounted units free up bench space and sit naturally above the pass. Countertop models drop into an existing line and move with you if the kitchen changes. Width matters at peak service: a compact unit finishes one or two plates at a time, while wider twin-zone models let a busy restaurant colour several gratins at once.
Rise and fall models, such as the Lincat AS3 and AS4, let you adjust the gap between the heat and the food, which helps with taller dishes and gives you finer control over browning. If most of your work is cheese melting and toasting, a fixed-height unit does the job for less. Tell us your menu and covers and we will match a model to the way you cook.
Our salamander grill range
Browse the range above. We rent salamander grills from Lincat, including the AS, GR and OG series in electric and gas, alongside Blue Seal and Falcon models trusted in professional kitchens across the UK. Single-zone countertop units, wall-mounted models and wide twin-zone salamanders are all available on the same fully maintained terms.
What is included in every rental
Every salamander grill rental is fully maintained. Your plan covers call-outs, routine servicing, parts and Planned Preventive Maintenance, and our fix or replace commitment means a unit that cannot be repaired is replaced. There are no hidden costs. See exactly what inclusive maintenance covers and how our rental plans work.
How salamander grill hire works
Getting started is simple. Choose your model and request a quote, or build an indicative quote in the basket with no payment taken. We run a soft credit check, set up a security deposit and your weekly direct debit, then deliver the unit. From that point your plan covers service, parts and maintenance for as long as you rent.
Ready to rent a salamander grill?
Tell us how you cook and we will match a salamander to your kitchen. Get a quote for firm pricing, build an indicative quote in the basket, or request our brochure to compare the range.
FAQs
Frequenty Asked Questions
What is a salamander grill used for?
A salamander grill is used for browning, gratinating, toasting and finishing dishes under intense overhead heat, and for holding plates at temperature just before service. Kitchens use them to melt and colour cheese, crisp gratins, caramelise sugar and give steaks and fish a finished top without opening an oven.
What is the difference between a salamander and a grill or griddle?
A salamander heats from above at high intensity, so it finishes and browns food that is already cooked or nearly cooked. A standard grill or griddle heats from below and does the primary cooking. Most professional kitchens use both: the griddle for cooking, the salamander for finishing and holding.
Should I choose a gas or an electric salamander grill?
Electric models suit most sites because they only need a suitable socket and are simple to position. Gas models heat up quickly and suit kitchens with existing gas services and ventilation. Check your site services first; our team can advise on which models fit your installation.
What size salamander grill do I need?
Match the width to your busiest service. A compact countertop unit covers cafes and smaller menus, while wider models with two heat zones suit restaurants and hotels finishing several plates at once. Rise and fall models add flexibility for taller dishes and gratins.
Is the equipment new or reconditioned?
Plans use new or reconditioned equipment. Reconditioned units are fully quality checked and maintained to the same standard as new stock, and every plan carries the same inclusive service and maintenance cover, whichever you receive.
