Hendi Salamander grills

For professional kitchens, salamander grills provide overhead heat for finishing dishes and preparing sandwiches, while a dedicated toaster supports toast production. SIA La RONDE’s range includes two salamander models and the Milan Toast. The choice depends on the work at hand: adjustable overhead heating for varied foods, separate heating zones for divided tasks, or racks and bread supports for a toast-focused routine.

Equipment and tasks

The salamander models are suited to preparing different foods and sandwiches. Their upper heating section adjusts smoothly, letting the cook change the clearance for items of different volumes. This is useful when finishing work includes foods of varying heights rather than one uniform format. The upper surface also has a safe height-adjustment system, supporting controlled positioning as staff move between tasks. Both models have stainless-steel bodies, a durable material with a surface that is straightforward to clean during routine kitchen care.

The Milan Toast follows a different workflow, with two racks and six stainless-steel bread supports for toast preparation. A switch lets staff select between heating modes, while the infrared quartz elements reach maximum temperature within 30 seconds. Their rapid cooling within a second helps the operator move on to the next handling step without a prolonged wait. The mechanical timer runs for up to 15 minutes and sounds an alert, giving staff a prompt while they attend to other work.

Parameters in use

The Salamander 450 measures 485 × 525 × 537 mm in length, width and height, helping the team assess the counter space needed for its position. Its 2.8 kW power rating indicates the electrical load to consider when planning equipment use. The thermostat provides stepped temperature adjustment up to 300 °C, allowing the cook to choose a controlled setting for different finishing tasks. An indicator supports operation by showing the thermostat’s status as staff work.

A pull-out collection tray beneath the cooking area gathers fat and crumbs; the tray on the 450 measures 440 × 320 mm. Staff can withdraw it to clear debris as part of routine cleaning. The broader model adds two independent heating zones, so a cook can direct heat to one zone for a particular task. Adjustable overhead clearance on the salamander models also lets staff position the upper section to suit foods of differing volume, supporting varied finishing work.

Choosing a product

Choose a salamander when the menu calls for overhead finishing across different foods and sandwich preparations. The adjustable upper section helps accommodate varied item heights, while the thermostat offers stepped heat control for the work. Where separate heat operation is useful, the model with independent zones provides that distinction. Consider the available counter position and electrical load alongside the cooking routine, so the equipment can be assessed against the kitchen’s actual workflow.

Choose the Milan Toast when the priority is toast production. Its racks and bread supports provide a dedicated arrangement for bread, with selectable heating modes and an audible timer to support service tasks. Rapid warm-up can help when toast orders arrive, and rapid element cooling supports the next handling step. Compare these functions with the menu and the way staff organise their work: the toaster serves a focused bread task, while salamanders suit broader overhead finishing.