The 2-plate electric cooker in single-phase 230V is a rare item in the professional catering catalogue: 2 independent electric cooking stations, 4kW total (2×2kW), powered by single-phase 230V (two independent 230V circuits, no three-phase). At €780 excl. VAT, it offers two simultaneous burners with no three-phase installation constraint — a multi-cooking capacity that usually requires a 400V supply in range equipment.
2 Plates Single-Phase 230V: How It Works
The 2-plate single-phase configuration runs on 2 independent 230V circuits:
- 2 sockets or 2 independent circuits — each 2kW plate uses its own 230V circuit. The unit connects to 2 sockets or to a cable split into 2 supplies. Each circuit must be rated to at least 10A
- Independent burners — the two plates are controlled separately — you can switch on only the left plate, run different temperatures on each, or turn one off without the other
- No 400V junction box — unlike the range cookers (Snack 600 TRI, Série 650, Prestige 700) that require a three-phase 400V supply with a dedicated breaker, this cooker runs on the standard single-phase network
- The reality of 2×2kW — 4kW total split across 2 plates, i.e. 2kW per burner. That is the same power as 2 large domestic electric plates — enough for most professional supplementary cooking, insufficient for very high-cadence production
2 Plates Single-Phase €780 vs Snack 600 2 Plates Single-Phase €490: Which?
| Criterion | 2 Plates Mono (this model) — €780 | Snack 600 2P Mono (1084) — €490 |
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| Power | 4 kW (2×2 kW) | 3 kW |
| Supply | 2×Single-phase 230 V | Single-phase 230 V |
| Width | 650 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 13 kg | 25 kg |
| Construction | Generic | Snack 600 range |
| Price excl. VAT | €780 | €490 |
Advantages of the generic 2-plate (this model): light (13kg), wide spacing between the 2 plates (650mm), 4kW vs 3kW of the Snack 600 (33% more powerful). Advantages of the Snack 600 2P mono (1084): cheaper (€290 less), Snack 600 range construction (pro robustness), more compact (330mm). If budget is the priority and 3kW is enough, the Snack 600 is the better choice. If mobility (13kg) and the 2 separate 230V sockets matter, the generic 2-plate at €780 is the right fit.
Who Is the 2-Plate Single-Phase 230V Cooker For?
- Bar or café with 2 hot stations and no three-phase — to reheat dishes, fry eggs, hold 2 sauces at once — 2 single-phase plates are enough and avoid the cost of a three-phase installation
- Mobile or event caterer with 2 cooking needs — 230V sockets available on site (halls, terraces, food trucks) — the 13kg 2-plate sets up in 2 minutes. Two simultaneous cooks with no network constraint
- Kitchen testing a second cooking station before investing — before having three-phase installed and buying a Série 650 at €1,280, testing with this 2-plate cooker at €780 validates the real need — limited risk, recoverable investment
- Culinary training or demonstration without a professional kitchen — a training room with no three-phase supply can equip 2 electric cooking stations with this cooker
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
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| Type | Electric cooker, 2 round plates |
| Power | 4 kW (2×2 kW) |
| Supply | Single-phase 2×230 V |
| Width | 650 mm |
| Depth | 400 mm |
| Height | 160 mm |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Guarantee | 1 year |
| Price excl. VAT | €780 |
What Buyers Ask
- Can this 2-plate cooker run on a single socket with a double adapter?
- No — each 2kW plate draws 8.7A on a 230V socket. Two plates at once on the same socket (even via an adapter) would total 17.4A on a circuit usually rated to 10–16A — risk of tripping or cable overheating. Each plate must have its own circuit. In a professional installation, an electrician can easily fit 2 extra 10A sockets on 2 separate circuits from the panel — typical cost €150–350, far less than a full three-phase installation.
- Can the 2 plates run at different temperatures at the same time?
- Yes — the two plates are independent, each with its own temperature control. You can have the left plate at a simmer (30% power) for a béchamel and the right plate at full power for a sauté. It is exactly the same logic as a 2-burner gas cooker — each burner is controlled separately.
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