Product test: Gastroback – Design BBQ Advanced Control

Electric grills have always been among the most popular grills. The reasons for this are quite convincing - they are easy to use, just plug in the power cable and you're ready to go, and they're usually inexpensive. The disadvantages, however, are often insufficient heat development on the grill. For this reason, a few years ago, established grill brands set out to develop powerful electric grills. First and foremost, manufacturer Weber with the Pulse. A device with power that is also clearly reflected in the price. The specialists at Gastroback have also set out to develop an electric grill. With enough power and a reasonable price. The contact grill also looks good and has already won several design awards.

The structure
Simply take it out of the packaging, plug it into the socket and after a short heating phase you can start grilling.

Operational
The control panel is good and functional. The cooking temperature for different grilled foods can be selected using presets. Individual settings are also possible. A core temperature sensor is also integrated for thick steaks. In our test measurement, the grill plate reached a temperature of up to 240 °C, which is more than sufficient for proper branding. The two non-stick grill surfaces with a total area of ​​1,600 cm² are particularly interesting, one of which is smooth, for pancakes, for example, and the other ridged for grill pattern branding.

Conclusion:
With an output of 2,000 watts, the contact grill brings a lot of heat to the plates. The clear control panel and the compact construction deserve plus points, as does the design. The large grill surface when opened is also impressive. We at FIRE&FOOD editorial team think that the Gastroback contact grill "DESIGN BBQ ADVANCED CONTROLL" offers a good alternative for grilling in limited space, on the balcony or even indoors. It can also play an important role as a second grill at the next barbecue party.

The Gastroback “DESIGN BBQ ADVANCED CONTROLL” is available at a RRP starting at 190 euros. More at www.gastroback.de