How does a gas griddle work?
- Connection : the griddle is connected to a gas cylinder (propane/natural gas).
- Ignition : the burners are lit by an electronic ignition system.
- Heating : the griddle rapidly heats up to 680°F. Allow a few minutes preheating time before cooking.
- Multi-position control knobs make it easy to set the desired temperature.
- Cooking : food is cooked directly on the plate, without direct flame, in just a few minutes.
Why gas griddle is better than gas grill?
Healthy cooking, from starter to dessert
The griddle is an excellent choice for those seeking healthier cooking. Unlike a traditional BBQ, food on a plancha never comes into direct contact with the flame, helping it retain its full nutritional value. The integrated drip tray found on most planchas efficiently channels away excess fats, preventing them from burning and ensuring cleaner, healthier results.
By contrast, high-temperature grilling, especially over charcoal, can cause fats and juices to drip directly onto the heat source. This process generates potentially harmful particles, which may rise with the smoke and settle back onto your food.
A greater variety of cooking
A gas griddle offers exceptional versatility, allowing you to cook a wide range of foods, from meats and fish to vegetables, seafood, eggs, and even fruit. Unlike traditional grills or BBQs, which struggle with smaller or delicate items like eggs, the flat surface of a griddle is ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes. It also accommodates continuous cooking for larger gatherings, making it the perfect tool for preparing complete, varied meals with ease.
Less smoke, more togetherness
Cooking on a cast-iron griddle is a fantastic way to bring people together—everyone can join in and add their personal touch to the meal.
Whether it’s set up in the heart of the terrace, out in the garden, or right at the end of the table, a gas griddle becomes the centerpiece of the moment. It delivers delicious food with minimal smoke, ensuring a fun, social atmosphere without the usual hassle.
What you should look at when buying a gas griddle?
The materials
The choice of material, whether for the plate or the chassis, is essential if you want to invest over time in a quality appliance. But with so many different materials to choose from (steel, stainless steel, cast iron...) it can sometimes be difficult to make a choice.
ENO griddles are made from the finest outdoor materials: stainless steel 304L for our stainless steel range, galvanized steel with a powder-coated finish for the frame, and enamelled cast iron for the plate of all ours griddles.
Why choose 304 L stainless steel or powder-coated galvanized steel?
304 L stainless steel is corrosion-resistant even on the seashore. We use the same stainless steel for our planchas as for our marine cooking appliances, a true guarantee of quality and corrosion resistance.
Advantages of stainless 304 L
- Exceptional corrosion resistance: That's the main advantage!
- Stainless 304L is designed to resist corrosion, a common degradation of metals in salty environments. Tested in salt spray for several hours, we choose the stainless that is most resistant to outdoor conditions.
- This makes our gas planchas ideal for use by the sea or on a boat, where exposure to salt is high.
- Enhanced durability: Marine-finish stainless steel is a tough material that can withstand harsh conditions. A griddle made from this material will last a long time, even with frequent use and exposure to the elements.
- Modern, elegant aesthetics: Stainless has a bright, modern look that blends well with any outdoor environment. A marine-finish stainless steel griddle will add a touch of elegance to your outdoor cooking area...
Eno's marine-finish stainless steel griddles are an excellent choice for those looking for a durable, corrosion-resistant and easy-to-maintain outdoor cooking appliance, especially in marine environments.
The advantages of galvanized steel, powder-coated finish
- Corrosion protection: Galvanizing is the process of coating steel with a layer of zinc. The zinc acts as a sacrificial barrier, meaning it corrodes first to protect the steel beneath. This provides excellent resistance to rust and corrosion, extending the life of the griddle, even in outdoor or damp environments.
- Robustness: Galvanized steel is stronger and more resistant to physical damage than untreated steel. It can withstand the rigors of outdoor use and resist bumps and scratches.
- Powder-coated finish: The powder-coated finish adds an extra layer of protection to galvanized steel. It acts as a barrier against UV rays, humidity and other environmental elements that could degrade the material over time.
- Aesthetic appearance: Powder coating provides a smooth, uniform finish, available in a range of colors from navy blue to cargo gray. This makes Eno planchas more attractive and allows them to blend in with different styles of outdoor spaces.
- Scratch and chip resistance: The powder-coated finish is the most resistant to scratches, chips and abrasion, enabling the plancha to retain its new appearance for longer.
Why choose enamelled cast iron for the cooking surface?
What's the difference between laminated or carbon steel and an enamelled cast-iron griddle? Which griddle should I choose for perfect plancha cooking? Why choose an enameled cast-iron plancha? These are just some of the questions we're regularly asked, and to which we've provided the answers below!
At Plancha® ENO, we know that the quality of the griddle is essential for exceptional cooking results. That's why we've chosen to equip our planchas with enamelled cast-iron plates, a material that offers incomparable advantages.
Comparison with possible materials
Rolled steel
Rolled steel is a commonly used material for griddle plates due to its affordability. However, it has several important drawbacks.
- Uneven heat distribution: Laminated steel does not retain or distribute heat as evenly as enamelled cast iron. This can lead to hot and cold spots on the plate, making it difficult to cook food evenly.
- Risk of deformation: Under the effect of the high temperatures required for plancha cooking, laminated steel plates can deform, which can affect the cooking and stability of the plancha.
- Sensitivity to corrosion: Laminated steel is prone to rust, especially if not properly maintained. This requires regular and rigorous maintenance, including frequent culleting.
- More demanding maintenance: Unlike enamelled cast iron, laminated steel requires regular culleting to create a non-stick surface and protect against rust. This can be a tedious and demanding process.
- Less durable: In general, rolled steel plates have a short service life due to their susceptibility to corrosion and tendency to warp.
Carbon steel
Although carbon steel is appreciated for its ability to reach high temperatures quickly, it does have some notable drawbacks for a griddle plate.
- Sensitivity to corrosion (rust)
- Carbon steel is highly susceptible to rusting, especially if exposed to moisture. This calls for rigorous, regular maintenance to prevent rust formation.
- The need for regular breeching
- To protect the griddle from rust and create a non-stick surface, it's essential that it be culled regularly. This process can be tedious and time-consuming.
- More demanding maintenance
- Maintenance of a carbon steel plate is more demanding than that of an enamelled cast-iron plate. It must be cleaned thoroughly after each use, dried completely and oiled to prevent rusting.
- Reaction with acidic foods
- Carbon steel can react with acidic foods, altering the taste and damaging the plate.
The advantages of ENO enamelled cast iron
- Even cooking: heat is distributed evenly over the entire surface of the plate, guaranteeing perfect cooking results. This ensures even cooking of food, avoiding overcooked or undercooked areas.
- Fast heat-up: although cast iron is known for its heat retention, it also heats up fairly quickly, so you can start cooking in no time.
- Healthy cooking, with no added fat: enamel is a non-stick coating that won't catch or retain odors, so you can cook without adding fat. As a result, you can cook an entire meal in just a few minutes, from savoury and sweet dishes to meat and fish.
- Hygiene and food safety: enamel is a non-porous surface that prevents bacteria from growing, guaranteeing safe, healthy cooking. It does not absorb odors or flavors from previous foods. It is certified for food contact.
- Easy cleaning: the smooth enamel prevents food from sticking, making it easy to clean with steel wool and water. Our enamelled cast-iron plates are scratch-resistant and come with a lifetime guarantee.
At ENO, we are convinced that the quality of our enamelled cast-iron plates will make every meal a moment of pleasure and conviviality.
Cooking surface size
In addition to the material, the size of your cooking surface will be decisive in your purchasing decision, and will mainly be based on the use you wish to make of your griddle.
Would you like to buy a griddle for brunches, garden parties or entertaining? Then look for a griddle with a plate that can cook for 8 to 12 people (if you've got a big family, you'll want to go for this type of model to ensure ease of use and practicality on a daily basis).
Would you like to buy a griddle for your family, for everyday use, or do you have a small outdoor space? A cooking surface that can accommodate between 4 and 6 people will be sufficient.
The power of the plancha
Reaching 680°F in just a few minutes is essential for griddle cooking. Lower-powered griddles won't seize food properly, and the results won't be conclusive. Choosing a griddle with powerful, high-performance burners will enable the griddle to heat up quickly, ideal for searing food.
Many manufacturers offer steel plates with lower burner performance, since steel deforms under heat. These inexpensive griddles should be avoided. Griddle cooking requires a powerful griddle with high-performance burners.
Precise cooking
It's essential to check the temperature control before you buy. Being able to modulate heating power to suit different types of food is really one of the many advantages of cooking with a griddle, as opposed to a charcoal grill or BBQ.
The control knobs allow you to modulate the heating power to suit different types of food. Setting the burners to different temperatures means you can cook several foods at the same time. The more burners your plancha has, the easier it will be to cook one meal after another. The Enosign collection features 7 heating positions for precise, controlled cooking.
What budget for a griddle?
Depending on the materials and performance chosen, prices vary enormously. There are many planchas on the market from Asia of inferior quality, but obviously at attractive prices.
The important thing is to choose a griddle from a recognized manufacturer, with serious after-sales service. Eno griddles come with a lifetime warranty, and are made in France in workshops with unique know-how.
- If you plan to use your plancha regularly and want good value for money, a gas plancha with an enamelled cast-iron griddle in the CA$1200 to CA$1600 price range is a good choice.
- For intensive use, a large cooking surface and high-quality materials, expect an additional budget of around CA$770, or between CA$1900 and CA$2400.
Comparison of ENO gas griddles, which one is the best?
Bergerac, the collection of sturdy, high-performance gas griddles
Enjoy the art of convivial cooking with PLANCHA® gas Bergerac, the undisputed benchmark in French plancha cooking for a robust, reliable outdoor culinary experience.
Thanks to its enamelled cast-iron hob with lifetime guarantee, the heat is evenly distributed, ensuring even cooking of all your food. No more burnt or undercooked areas, just perfect taste! What's more, cleaning is child's play, thanks to high edges that catch spills.
Save precious time and impress your guests! The power of its high-efficiency dual-rail burners enables ultra-fast temperature rise, reaching up to 680°F. Sear your meat, fish and vegetables to perfection in the blink of an eye, for intensely preserved flavors. With its vast cooking surface, you can safely treat your family and friends. Its intuitive design and precise control buttons make it quick and easy to use. In an instant, the griddle is hot and ready to sublimate your preparations, even the most delicate.
Choose from 1, 2 or 3 burner versions, depending on the number of guests you wish to serve. Whether you prefer to place it on its dedicated cart (optional) or integrate it into your outdoor space, the Bergerac griddle will naturally find its place on your terrace, balcony or in your garden. Invest in quality and pleasure for unique, gourmet moments of sharing! Don't wait any longer to turn your meals into memorable celebrations!
Enosign, Eno's iconic high-end collection
Opt for excellence with the Enosign griddle, where modern design combines durable and exceptional performance.
Its sleek aesthetics blend elegantly with all your outdoor spaces, while its ingenious design, with an optimized connection of plate and frame, makes it incredibly easy to clean. The chassis materials selected by Eno ensure that it will stand up to any challenge, even by the sea.
Enjoy precise, even cooking thanks to its high-quality enamelled cast-iron plate, which distributes heat evenly. Its high edges and high-quality enamel ensure easy maintenance and clean cooking. Its generous surface allows you to serve a large number of guests. Enjoy total peace of mind with its enamelled cast-iron plate, guaranteed for life.
The Enosign gas collection is available in two sizes, in stainless steel or navy blue steel, and can be placed on the serving cart of your choice or purchased as an integrated griddle cart combo, for a complete and elegant solution.
| Bergerac 1800 | Bergerac 2400 | Enosign 65 | Bergerac 3000 | Enosign 80 |
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| Colours | Stainless or cargo grey | Stainless or cargo grey | Stainless or navy blue | Stainless or cargo grey | Stainless or navy blue |
| Number of people | 4/6 |
4/6 | 6/8 | 8/12 | 8/12 |
| Cooking surface (inches) | 18,52" x 19,31" | 23.64" x 22.46" | 26" x 22,46" | 30.34" x 22.46" | 31.13" x 22.46" |
| Number of burners | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Burner type | Circular | Double-boom system | Double-boom system | Double-boom system | Double-boom system |
| Energy-saving burners | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ignition | Electronic | Electronic | One-handed electronic | Electronic | One-handed electronic |
| Power BTU | 8530 |
19108 | 15696 | 23544 | 21496 |
| Heating temperature (°C) | From 390 to 680°F | From 390 to 680°F | From 300 to 680°F | From 390 to 680°F |
From 300 to 680°F |
| Energy | Propane/natural gas | Propane/natural gas | Propane / butane / natural gas | Propane/natural gas | Propane / butane / natural gas |
| Plate material | Stainless/ Galvanized steel powder coated finish | Stainless/ Galvanized steel powder coated finish | Stainless/ Galvanized steel powder coated finish - Double-walled frame |
Stainless/ Galvanized steel powder coated finish | Stainless/ Galvanized steel powder coated finish - Double-walled frame |
| Drip tray | Yes - 1L | Yes - 2x1L | Yes - 0,7L | Yes - 3x1L | Yes - 2x0,7L |
| Equipment included | Cover for griddle 60/2400 (REF HPI60) + gas connection kit | Cover for griddle 60/2400 (REF HPI60) + gas connection kit | Cover for griddle 75/80/3000 (REF HPI80) + gas connection kit |
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| Optional equipment | Bergerac 45 griddle lid (REF CPB45) | Bergerac 60/2400 griddle lid (REF CPB60) | Griddle cover Enosign 65 (REF CPS6585) | Bergerac 75/3000 griddle lid (REF CPB75) | Griddle cover Enosign 80 black (REF CPS8085) gri 75/80/3000 (REF HPI80) |
| Price in $ | $1049 CA / $899 CA | $1349 CA / $1149 CA | $1599 CA / $1399 CA | $1649 CA / $1429 CA | $1899 CA |
How to cook on a gas griddle?
Cooking with a gas grill, and more generally with a griddle, requires respecting several rules so that the cooking of your food is optimal.
Discover the benefits of the Maillard effect, particularly suitable for cooking with PLANCHA®.
We love to use it for summer grills, skewers... or vegetables or fruits.
What is the Maillard reaction?
The Maillard reaction is the result of proper cooking, which, through the chemical interactions of the food and the action of heat, develops the aromas, taste, crispness, texture and color of the food!
Unlike the BBQ, where food is in direct contact with the flames, the plancha allows you to better control the cooking process, and therefore the Maillard reaction. This reaction produces a brown coloring to the food, like a kind of crust, preventing the juices from meat or fish, for example, from escaping. As a result, the core of the food remains juicy and the texture tender!
Well-known to chefs, it allows them to create tasty dishes that are perfectly cooked through.
Follow our tips for a good Maillard reaction
- Preheat your plancha for 5 to 10 minutes, so that the griddle is nice and hot, without systematically adding fat.
- Sear your food on the hot griddle and cook for a few minutes, without turning, until a caramelized coating forms. This is the famous Maillard reaction.
- Be patient before turning. It's the key to plancha cooking!
- Use the Eno griddle spatula or tongs depending on the food you're cooking. It will be easier to handle fragile pieces with the tongs.
- Cook for a few minutes, depending on the size of the food.
- Finally, season with salt and pepper, and add your herbs for the finishing touch.
- And it's ready!
What to cook a la plancha on a gas griddle?
One of the main advantages of the griddle is that you can cook anything. From starters to desserts, you can cook both sweet and savoury!
Meat, the classic must-have
The griddle is ideal for bringing out the full flavor of meat, whether red or white. Its lively, even heat ensures rapid cooking that seizes the juices and preserves the softness, while providing beautiful coloring and a light crispness.
So what are you waiting for to turn your griddle into a real professional grill?
Some ideas for meat recipes to make with a griddle :
- Superbowl Burger
- Mexican Hot Dog
- Prime rib with tomato butter
- Homemade burgers
- Chicken skewers
For more griddle meat recipes, click here!
Fish, for a little freshness
Cooking fish with a griddle is a simple, fast and healthy method that offers numerous advantages.
The intense, distributed heat of the griddle cooks the fish quickly over its entire surface. This preserves its tenderness and moisture, preventing it from drying out. The griddle gives the fish a beautiful coloration and a deliciously crispy skin, a major advantage for many fish.
Fast cooking also minimizes the loss of delicate fish flavors. The result is a fresh, authentic taste.
Here are a few examples of fish recipes that can be prepared at the griddle
- Cod, butter sauce and pistachio crisp
- Japanese-style salmon
- Mussels
For more griddle fish recipes, click here!
Vegetables, the ally of healthy meals
The griddle is an exceptional cooking method for sublimating vegetables, revealing their natural sweetness, slightly crispy texture and intensified aromas. It's a healthy, quick and delicious way to enjoy them.
From peppers to potatoes, all vegetables can be cooked with a griddle. Whether as an accompaniment to meat or as a main course, vegetables cooked with a griddle will be ideal for anyone looking for a healthy, tasty meal.
Here are just a few examples of how to cook vegetables with a griddle:
- Potato and sweet potato fries
- Honey-glazed carrots with yogurt sauce and roasted hazelnuts
- Italian-style grilled butternutTo find more recipes for vegetables à la plancha, click here!
To find more griddle recipes for vegetables, click here!
Fruits cooked on a griddle, an unexpected gourmet touch
Dare to experiment with fruit cooked on a griddle! This quick and easy cooking method reveals unsuspected flavors, intensifies their natural sweetness and gives them a pleasant, slightly caramelized texture. It's an original, gourmet way to enjoy fruit, whether for dessert, breakfast or as an accompaniment to savoury dishes.
Here are just a few examples of fruit recipes:
- Roasted pineapple
- Peaches and nectarines
- Bananas with rum
To find more fruits recipes, click here!
