The electric 1-level toaster is the entry point of the catalogue — the most accessible model at €300 excl. VAT. A 375 × 200 mm grille, 2.4 kW, single-phase 230V, overall format 535 × 270 × 280 mm. It is the toaster for the café that wants to offer breakfast toasts, the sandwich shop that toasts a few slices to order, the snack that wants simple equipment to install and use with no training.
For which establishment?
The €300 1-level toaster meets the needs of low-volume operations or those wanting a toast post alongside a main activity:
- Café and bakery: breakfast toasts (7am–11am) represent a limited volume — 20 to 50 toasts an hour at peak. The 1-level 375 × 200 mm model covers this throughput with no excess and no useless investment.
- Start-up sandwich shop or caterer: for a start-up toast post, before validating the real customer volume, the €300 model is the minimal investment. If throughput exceeds one grille's capacity, the 2-level model (€360) takes over with no change of gesture.
- Backup or secondary station: in an active kitchen with a conveyor toaster as the main post, the 1-level toaster serves as a fallback in case of breakdown or unexpected peak — low entry price, immediate install.
- Hotel breakfast buffet: set up self-service or in a restricted service area, the compact 1-level toaster (535 mm wide) finds its place even on a narrow buffet. The 375 × 200 mm grille suits standard sandwich-loaf slices and bagels.
375 × 200 mm grille: compatible bread formats
The 375 mm long × 200 mm wide grille defines the maximum format of the food that can be toasted:
- Standard sandwich-loaf slices (12 × 12 cm): 2 to 3 slices at once depending on width.
- Half-baguette or short Vienna bread (up to 35 cm): a half-baguette cut lengthwise passes in the 375 mm grille.
- Bagels, English muffins, round burger buns: suited to formats ≤ 15 cm in diameter.
- Long special breads (ciabatta, hot-dog bun 20–25 cm): compatible.
For whole baguettes (55–65 cm) or formats above 35 cm, the 1-level wide toaster (520 × 210 mm grille, €360 excl. VAT) is needed — the 375 mm grille does not hold long formats without cutting them.
2.4 kW with timer: throughput and control
The 1-level toaster runs with a built-in timer — you place the bread, set the time, the element toasts the bread while the operator does something else. No active monitoring required.
- Typical cooking time: 2 to 3 minutes for a standard sandwich-loaf slice — depending on the timer setting and bread thickness.
- Max 1-level throughput: 15 to 25 toasts per hour (cooking time + reloading + short cooling). It is the throughput suited to a low-cadence café or sandwich shop.
- If throughput regularly exceeds 30 toasts/hour, the 2-level model (€360 — same price as the 1-level wide) doubles the capacity in the same footprint (535 × 270 mm).
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Type | Element toaster — 1 level |
| Energy | Electric — single-phase 230V |
| Power | 2.4 kW |
| Grille dimensions | 375 × 200 mm |
| Levels | 1 |
| Control | Built-in timer |
| Overall dimensions | 535 × 270 × 280 mm |
| Weight | 25 kg |
| Price excl. VAT | €300 |
Toaster range comparison
| Model | Grille | Levels | Power | Throughput | Price excl. VAT |
|---|
| 1 level (this model) | 375 × 200 mm | 1 | 2.4 kW | ~20 toasts/h | €300 |
| 1 level wide | 520 × 210 mm | 1 | 2.4 kW | ~20 toasts/h | €360 |
| 2 levels | 2 × 375 × 200 mm | 2 | 3.6 kW | ~40 toasts/h | €360 |
| 2 levels wide | 2 × 520 × 210 mm | 2 | 3.6 kW | ~40 toasts/h | €460 |
| Conveyor 210 mm | 210 mm belt | — | 3 kW | ~400 slices/h | €1,560 |
| Conveyor 280 mm | 280 mm belt | — | 3 kW | ~400 slices/h | €1,680 |
The €300 1-level model is the only one under €360 in the catalogue. For the same €360 price, the 2-level model doubles the throughput in the same footprint — if the toast volume justifies it, the 2-level is a better investment/production ratio.
What restaurateurs ask
- How many toasts can be produced per hour with a 1-level toaster?
- With a 375 × 200 mm grille and a 2 to 3 minute cycle per batch, the theoretical pace is 20 to 30 toasts per hour — counting reloading between batches. In practice, with varied bread thicknesses and handling times, a realistic pace in active service is 15 to 25 toasts/hour. It is the throughput of a low-volume café or sandwich shop. If the real throughput regularly exceeds 30 toasts/hour, the 2-level model (€360, same footprint) is the direct solution with no change of location or installation.
- Is the professional toaster really different from a supermarket toaster?
- Yes, on two key points: durability and continuous load capacity. A domestic toaster (€20–80) is sized for 2 to 5 uses a day in a residential environment. A professional toaster is built for tens to hundreds of cycles a day in an active kitchen — more robust elements, metal chassis (vs plastic), more accessible crumb removal, gauge suited to stainless worktops. In daily professional use, a domestic toaster breaks within weeks. The €300 professional model is amortisable over several years of daily use.
- Can the toaster be left running unattended during service?
- Yes. The built-in timer automatically stops the heating at the end of the set cycle — the element switches off and the bread does not burn if not removed immediately (the plate's residual heat is insufficient to continue cooking). It is the main advantage of a toaster with a timer: the operator can manage other tasks during the cycle. However, you must empty the grille and restart manually for the next cycle — it is not automatic like a conveyor.
- Is the 375 mm grille suited to baguettes?
- Partly. A half-baguette (25–30 cm) passes in the 375 mm grille after being cut lengthwise. A whole baguette (55–65 cm) does not pass — it must be cut. If the offer includes whole-baguette sandwiches or long formats over 35 cm, the 1-level wide toaster (520 × 210 mm grille, €360 excl. VAT) is more suitable — it avoids cutting the baguette in half before toasting, which simplifies the gesture in service.
For more throughput, see the 2-level model (€360 excl. VAT, doubles the pace in the same footprint) or the wide (520 mm grille, €360 excl. VAT). Our team is available via the contact form.
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