The double electric crêpe maker is the high-output crêpe station for kitchens with no gas connection. Two Ø 40 cm round plates, 6 kW total (2 × 3 kW), 220V single-phase — it lets a single crêpe cook run two plates at once to reach 60 to 80 crêpes per hour with no gas, no bottle and no installation change. At €690 excl. VAT, same price as the double gas: the choice between the two depends only on the infrastructure available on the premises.
For which establishment?
The double electric crêpe maker is for kitchens that need volume and have no gas supply:
- Crêperie in a shopping centre or gas-free premises: shopping malls and new commercial zones often run all-electric or with no accessible gas riser. The double electric crêpe maker reaches the capacity of an active crêperie (60–80 crêpes/hour) with no gas infrastructure.
- All-electric dark kitchen: production premises optimised for all-electric, with no gas ventilation constraint, can fit a double crêpe station with no modification. The 6 kW total is two separate 3 kW circuits — to be checked with the premises' electrical installation.
- Snack or fast food with strong crêpe/galette demand: when crêpes are a significant share of turnover and the pace exceeds 40 crêpes/hour, a single plate becomes the bottleneck. The double plate doubles output without hiring a second cook.
- Mains-powered food truck with high crêpe throughput: a crêpe-specialist food truck with a stable mains connection can run the 6 kW of the double electric — check the generator or mains capacity before buying.
Two plates at once: how it works with a single operator
The principle of the double crêpe maker is to alternate gestures across the two plates so a crêpe is always cooking while the cook works on the other:
- Plate 1: pour and spread the batter with the rozell (10–15 seconds).
- While crêpe 1 cooks (60–90 seconds), the operator pours and spreads on plate 2.
- Back to plate 1 to turn and finish the first side, then fill.
- Plate 2 is ready to turn while crêpe 1 is filled and served.
This alternating rhythm keeps both plates active at all times with a single cook. Effective pace is almost double a single plate — 60 to 80 crêpes/hour versus 30 to 40 with the single. Learning the two-plate rhythm takes 1 to 2 hours of service for a cook already trained on a single plate.
6 kW on single-phase 220V: installation requirements
The 6 kW of the double crêpe maker (2 × 3 kW on two independent plates) represents 2 × 13 A at 220V. Two points to check before buying:
- Connection: the double crêpe maker may ship with a single plug or two separate plugs depending on the model. Check the premises' electrical installation has a dedicated 16 to 20 A circuit for this post. If the 6 kW is on a single plug, a 32 A circuit may be needed.
- Shared circuit: do not share the 6 kW circuit with other intensive equipment (oven, griddle). If the circuit is shared, a 20 A breaker may trip with several appliances running at once.
If in doubt about the consumer unit's capacity, an electrician checks and creates the dedicated circuit if needed — a standard job for commercial premises.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Type | Double crêpe maker — 2 plates |
| Energy | Electric — single-phase 220V / 50 Hz |
| Total power | 6 kW (2 × 3 kW) |
| Plate diameter | 2 × Ø 40 cm |
| Adjustable temperature | 50 to 300°C |
| Overall dimensions | 900 × 500 mm |
| Price excl. VAT | €690 |
Crêpe-maker range comparison
| Model | Energy | Plates | Power | Pace | Price excl. VAT |
|---|
| Single Electric | Electric 220V | 1 × Ø 39.5 cm | 3 kW | 30–40 crêpes/h | €390 |
| Electric 400 mm | Electric 230V | 1 × 400 mm rect. | 3 kW | 30–40 crêpes/h | €470 |
| Double Electric (this model) | Electric 220V | 2 × Ø 40 cm | 6 kW | 60–80 crêpes/h | €690 |
| Double Gas | Gas | 2 × Ø 40 cm | 6 kW | 60–80 crêpes/h | €690 |
The double gas (€690) offers the same two plates at the same price, with the advantage of gas heat (faster heat-up, better recovery). If gas is available on the premises, the double gas is generally the choice for active crêperies. The double electric is the direct answer when gas is not accessible.
What restaurateurs ask
- Can a single cook really run two plates at once?
- Yes — that is the very principle of the double crêpe maker, and the reason it exists. A trained cook runs both plates by alternating gestures: while one crêpe cooks on its own (60 to 90 seconds), the cook prepares and spreads on the other plate. This alternating rhythm keeps both plates active at all times. The learning curve is short — 1 to 2 hours of service for a cook already comfortable on a single plate. Professional crêperies with active service almost always use the double model to maximise output per operator.
- Can the two plates be set to different temperatures?
- On the double crêpe maker, each plate generally has its own thermostat — letting you set plate 1 to 200°C for sweet wheat crêpes and plate 2 to 240°C for savoury buckwheat galettes. This dual setting is especially useful in crêperies serving both types at once — a galette main plus a crêpe dessert — without changing temperature between orders. Check the exact model specifications to confirm independent thermostats.
- Does the double electric crêpe maker use a lot of electricity?
- 6 kW in continuous operation is about 6 kWh per hour of service at full load. In practice the thermostat holds the temperature and the element does not heat continuously — real consumption in steady service is around 3 to 4 kWh per hour (the thermostat cuts intermittently). Over a 6-hour service, consumption is 18 to 24 kWh — multiply by the local electricity rate to estimate the daily cost. It is more expensive to run than gas for intensive service, but without the installation and resupply constraints.
- Can the two plates be used independently or must they run together?
- The two plates run independently — each has its own switch and thermostat. At the start of a light service, running just one plate cuts consumption and keeps the second in reserve. At peak, switch on the second plate. This flexibility is an advantage of the double electric: energy cost adjusts to real demand without heating an empty plate needlessly.
For the gas version (same 2 Ø 40 cm plates, 6 kW, same price €690 excl. VAT), see the double gas crêpe maker in the catalogue. For a starting capacity, see the single models (€390 excl. VAT). Our team is available via the contact form.
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