The Benchstar MAX GH-550E is a 550 mm electric benchtop griddle with a 12 mm polished mild steel plate over a 546 x 348 mm cooking surface. The thicker plate holds heat under a full load and recovers quickly between batches, with an adjustable thermostat across 50-300C, a 2 mm splash guard and a removable stainless steel oil collector at the front. Separate blue power and yellow heating indicators show at a glance whether it is live and whether it is still coming up to temperature. It is rated at 3 kW. Why operators choose the GH-550E 12 mm polished mild steel plate — thicker than a standard griddle plate, so it holds heat under load and recovers between batches instead of stalling 546 x 348 mm cooking surface — usable area matched to the cabinet, with no wasted footprint Adjustable thermostat, 50-300C — gentle holding through to searing on one control Separate power and heating indicators — the blue lamp shows the unit is live and the yellow shows it is still heating, so nobody starts cooking on a cold plate Removable front oil collector — pulls out from the front for emptying without moving the griddle off the bench 2 mm splash guard — contains spatter so the surrounding bench and wall stay cleanable Deep-drawn oil drainage hole — channels fat off the plate cleanly instead of pooling at the edges Durable stainless steel heating elements — quick heating and fast recovery through a sustained service Specifications Brand Benchstar Model / MPN GH-550E SKU GH-550E Type Electric Benchtop Griddle Cooking surface 546 x 348 mm Plate 12 mm polished mild steel Temperature range 50–300 °C, adjustable thermostat Splash guard 2 mm, around the plate Indicators Blue power, yellow heating Oil collector Removable stainless steel, front Power 240 V, 3 kW, approx. 12.5 A draw — confirm circuit Dimensions (W x D x H) 550 x 540 x 270 mm Packed dimensions 610 x 660 x 370 mm Net weight 31 kg External material Stainless steel Warranty 1 year parts & labour Venue suitability The GH-550E suits cafes, diners, pubs, clubs and food trucks running breakfast or a la carte griddle service. The deciding factor on this model is the electrical supply, so settle that before ordering rather than on delivery day. Compare the full range of benchtop electric griddles or see more from Benchstar. Installation & delivery Its supply needs checking before installation. At 3 kW it draws about 12.5 A, which is more than a standard 10 A outlet provides, and the rating recorded in our supplier data (13 A) is a British figure rather than an Australian one — AU circuits are rated 10, 15, 20 or 32 A. Have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit rather than assuming a normal power point will carry it. Allow 550 mm of heat-tolerant bench, clearance behind the splash guard, and front access to withdraw the oil collector. At 31 kg it is a two-person lift into position. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 1-year parts and labour warranty — see our warranty information page for full terms. Frequently asked questions Q: Why does the plate thickness matter? A: At 12mm the plate stores more heat, so it recovers faster when cold food hits it and holds temperature under a full load rather than dropping away mid-batch. Q: How big is the cooking surface? A: 546 x 348mm of usable griddle plate. Q: How is the oil collected and emptied? A: A removable stainless steel oil collector sits at the front and pulls out, so the griddle does not have to be moved to clean it. Q: What do the two indicator lights mean? A: The blue lamp shows the unit has power. The yellow lamp shows the elements are actively heating, so when it goes out the plate has reached the set temperature. Q: What other sizes are in the MAX griddle range? A: This range runs from 400mm through 550mm, 610mm and 760mm. The largest, the GH-760E, adds three independently controlled thermostat zones and needs 415V three-phase power. Q: What warranty applies? 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