Once you own one of these five large Panini Presses, we’ll look at in today’s post, whipping out delicious and restaurant-level sandwiches (that would have taken you out of the comfort of your home) won’t be a hassle anymore.
Better yet, the fact that they’re ‘large’ implies that they can effortlessly handle the needs of a huge family. If you have a small family but like to host parties and friends, you’ll love these masterpieces too.
With that introduction out of the way, let’s jump into it and look at the best large Panini Presses that money can buy today.
The Top 5 Best Large Panini Press in 2022
| Panini Maker Name | Weight | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Panini Grill | 64.8 lbs | 17.5 x 16 x 9.5 in | Check Price |
| Panini Press Grill | 5.63 lbs | 13 x 12 x 4 in | Check Price |
| Commercial Sandwich Panini Press | 53 lbs | 26 x 20 x 12 in | Check Price |
| Chefman Panini Press Grill | 6.35 lbs | 13.5 x 12 x 5.25 in | Check Price |
| Electric Griddler | 11.31 lbs | 8.75 x 16 x 13.75 in | Check Price |
Large Panini Press #1:
- If you checked out the guide I created recently on how to pick the best kitchen appliances, then you remember that one of the points I emphasized was that “if you’re a beginner, you should only pick products that retail from reputable brands.” Why? Well, unlike lesser-known brands that haven’t been around for long, reputable ones like Cuisinart, Waring, Chefman, or Black and Decker have a reputation to maintain. This means that they’ll go above and beyond to ensure that they only sell you products that can execute as advertised.
- That said, let’s look at some specific things that this particular Waring Commercial WPG250 Panini Press can deliver.
- For starters, the product has been backed by a one-year warranty. This is there to improve your faith in the product. What’s more? When you couple the warranty with the 1800 watts of power the appliance delivers, you have one of the most reliable Panini Presses.
Notable features:
- Retails from a reputable brand
- Easy to use and clean
- Very powerful
- Compact, lightweight, and portable
- Backed by a one-year limited warranty
Large Panini Press #2:
- Not all of us are attracted to futuristic cooking settings or state-of-the-art designs. Some of us are interested in basic units that can deliver as advertised without all the unnecessary bells and whistles. That’s precisely what this Yabano Gourmet Sandwich Maker delivers.
- All that said and done, just because I say that the unit has a simple design isn’t to say that it’ll look terrible on your kitchen counter. No! If anything, it’s quite the opposite. When I was done reviewing and testing the unit, I placed it on the most focal point of my kitchen counter, and everyone who walked in there had something nice to say about the masterpiece. So, it is aesthetic, just in its own way.
- It didn’t disappoint in the toasting department either. The unit has been fitted with 1200 watts of power that allowed it to toast for two hours straight without changing its consistency.
- The power level has been backed up by high-quality heating technology, making it one of the fastest Panini Presses out there today. It was able to whip out delicious Paninis in less than five minutes.
Notable features:
- Very powerful
- Boasts a simple design
- Compact and portable
- Easy to use and clean
- Has a non-stick coating on the cooking surfaces
- Boasts a large surface area
Large Panini Press #3:
- The first thing that attracted me (and thousands of others) to this masterpiece was its power level. The unit retails in two different models. The first one delivers 1800 watts of power, whereas the second one delivers 3600 watts of power. This allows you to pick the unit that you think will best meet your needs and requirements. If you own a restaurant, then you’ll also be pleased to learn that this Happybuy 110V Commercial Sandwich Panini Press Grill is a commercial-grade Panini Press that can handle the needs of a restaurant.
- It has also been backed by a 30-day return policy and a one-year warranty. If you run into any issues after acquiring the unit, the company’s customer service assures you they’ll be available 24/7 to help you out.
- To top off its list of features, the unit has been fitted with high-quality heating elements capable of keeping lower consumption with high efficiency. This makes the unit perfect for cooking chicken, hamburgers, vegetables, Panini sandwiches, scrambled eggs, grilled cheese, meat, and more.
Notable features:
- Retails in two different power levels
- Ensures even and fast heating
- Easy to use and clean
- Boasts an adjustable temperature control
- Very versatile
- Can prepare two different meals at once
Large Panini Press #4:
- Any detailed guide on cooking appliances will be incomplete without at least one masterpiece from Chefman. Over the years the company has been in existence, its products have become synonymous with durability and reliability, and this masterpiece is a true testament to that claim.
- Like the HappyBuy product we just looked at above, this one also retails in two different models, a two-slice model, and a four-slice model. Since you’re here for a large Panini Press, the four-slice model should suffice. If you ever want to get this unit as a present for someone with a small family, you can get them the two-slice model.
- Chefman Panini Press Grill also boasts a floating hinge system that will accommodate any sandwich size (thick or thin.) This awards you the freedom to use as many fillings as you’d like in your sandwiches.
Notable features:
- Feet are anti-skid
- Easy to use and clean
- Delivers delicious results
- Compact size
- It retails in two different models
- Boasts a floating hinge
Large Panini Press #5:
- Let’s end this ultimate review on a high note with a product from one of my favorite kitchen appliance brands, Cuisinart. This Cuisinart Electric Griddler can also function as a half griddle with half grill, full griddle, full grill, Panini Press, or contact grill.
- As you can see from the product’s image above, it also boasts a user-friendly LED display. Even someone who has never used a Panini Press before should be able to operate this unit after a few instruction sessions.
Notable features:
- Retails from a reputable brand
- Easy to use and clean
- It has a power cord storage underneath
- The power cord is sufficiently long
- Very versatile
Conclusion
If I were to pick a unit from the list above, I’d pick the Waring Commercial WPG250 as my favorite large Panini Press. Besides retailing from a reputable brand, the unit was also extremely powerful, consistent with its results, and most importantly, easy to clean.
I’m not too fond of cleaning sessions that last forever, so the last feature really did come in handy.
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