The 8 Best Raclette Grills in 2019

Swissmar KF-77081 Stelvio 8-Person Raclette with Granite Stone Grill Top is one great raclette grill for home parties and much more. We say this because you can cook much more than raclette with this product. From savory items including eggs, meat and sandwiches to relishing desserts like pancakes and crepes; you can make all of it with this one machine. With dimensions of 16.5 inches x 9.5 inches x 5.75 inches, this raclette grill can prepare food for 8 people at one go. It comes with variable heat control and that’s why you can prepare the multitude of dishes we have mentioned before. The power usage varies from 1000 to 1500 watts depending on the type of dish you want to cook.

Overall we found this raclette grill pretty convenient to use. The handles are designed to stay cool and hence you can manage it easily. Moreover, the items of the grill are dishwasher safe. So, cleaning shouldn’t be a hassle for you. In fact, the base of the grill is pretty easy to wipe with some clean cloth or brush. This brings us to the parts of the product. It has two major parts; one part for melting the cheese and the other for grilling meats, vegetables and other ingredients.

Another product of the same brand made it to our list of best raclette grill review. It has similar features of the former mentioned product but possesses some unique attributes as well. To begin with, the grill of this machine is reversible. It can serve food for 8 people to be precise. This one is two tier table top kitchen appliance. The first tier is used for grilling meat, veggies, eggs, seafood and much more. The second tier comes with 8 trays where you can melt cheese.

The dimension of this appliance is precisely 4.50 by 3.50 by 17.50. The grill can be reversed for preparing dessert items including pancakes, crepes and more. It has a variable heat control feature. This implies that the heat control technology helps to prepare multiple genres of food. The temperature can be controlled simply by turning the knob left or right. The machine will use power of approximately 1200 watts to cook your favorite dishes.

Hamilton Beach is one of our favorite brands for kitchen appliance. If you have used the brand, you would definitely know why. Coming to the raclette grill of this brand, we would say buying it won’t be a bad decision for you. With this one, you can create your favorite meals for 8 persons. This one is also a two tier appliance with grill on the top and base for melting the cheese. Other than its sturdy construction, we really liked the deep edges of the grill. This helps to keep the fat and juice within the dish.

This product contains variable heating option. This implies that you can control the tray sections temperature separately. It has 8 tray sections to be precise. In terms of cooking, you will be able to cook everything that can be made over a raclette grill including meat, veggies, seafood and much more. The dimensions of the grill would be 16.5 by 7.125 by 15.5 inches. Since this is from Hamilton Beach brand, you might have already guessed that it provides non-stick cooking surface.

The accessories provided with the package are useful and top notch. It comes with 8 heat-resistant paddles. You can use them for stirring or mixing during cooking. The design makes us really happy because cooking with this product could be a great group activity for parties. Each tray has stay cool handles. Meaning everyone can easily use them without facing difficulty. 

All the removable parts of this raclette grill are dishwasher safe. Therefore, cleaning shouldn’t be much of a problem. However, the non-stick glaze sometimes gets distorted by cleaning with dishwasher. So it’s better to hand wash the product for greater longevity. The sellers provide a one-year warranty to it which is a decent deal we felt.

For small party gatherings and family dinners, Salton is a good appliance for raclette. It is ideally made for 6 persons. The design is somewhat different from the normal raclette grills and possesses a circular shape. We like it for a number of reasons. The first reason would be its cooking convenience. Even beginner cooks can easily use this appliance. It has a non-stick surface and an indicator light to assess whether the machine is running or not. Like most raclette grills, it comes with two parts. One is the top grill for cooking and the other portion for melting cheese. The good part is that the grill plates are immersible.

The accessories were provided keeping in mind of 6 person capacity. Hence, you will find 6 spatulas for stirring or mixing in the package. You will also get 6 raclette plates. The package includes some recipes that you can try out with this raclette grll. This saves you time from browsing online with recipes! Don’t worry even if the grill is circular and not rectangular like most raclette grills. This is still a compact size for your kitchen counter or outdoor events.

The brand Salton comes with another raclette grill ideal for 8 persons. This one is solely made for parties and dinners. Cooking together and conversing about the next Super bowl match or next exciting series is indeed a fun time with family and friends. Other than its high capacity, it comes with adjustable temperature options. Basically, you will be able to change the temperature based on the type of food you are preparing. There is an indicator light to show you whether the machine is on or off.

You will be able to grill hamburgers, sausages, veggies and much more in this raclette grill. The process is pretty simple and the cooking surface is non-stick as well. A bit of advice, do add some olive oil in the grill before putting your seasoning. It helps you cook the grill items better. The accessories are there for 8 persons. There are 8 large pans in the package for preparing raclette cheese, some good desserts and much more.

We felt cooking in this machine retains the flavor of the dishes in a much better way.  That’s because the grill plate of the machine has raised edges that helps to sustain the juices and fats of the meat properly. You will also find 8 spatulas with the package that will help you mix and stir the dishes. The maximum power of this machine is tentatively 900 watt which is pretty decent for cooking meat and other grilled items.

This is one of our recommended products for regular cooks because the machine lets you cook myriads of dishes together at once. Meats, vegetables, seafood, desserts, cheesy dishes, you name it and you can cook in this raclette grill. As party hosts too, this is a kitchen appliance that you must have. With multiple tray options, anyone can put their favorite ingredients and cook something of their own. Multiple trays are in the bottom tier of the appliance while the top tier is for grilling.

There is a reason why we recommend this product for regular cooks. First of all, the cooking surface is non-stick that facilitates easy sliding and proper cleanup. The removable parts are dishwasher safe. However, we would advise you to hand-wash the product for better longevity. The grill top is reversible with flat and grilled side. As cooks, you would surely understand what a great design this is for proper cooking. And we are not done yet.

The grilled top is made with granite stone. With this particular material, it takes time to cook the dishes. For specifically cooking steaks and other meat items, this is a great feature to cook the dish evenly and retain right flavors. You can adjust the temperature based on the type of food you are cooking. There will be an indicator light showing you when the machine is in use.

It comes with 8 cheese pans for melting the cheese in the bottom tier of the appliance. Don’t worry, the cheese pans are non-stick. The dimension of this appliance is 18 by 9.25 by 5 inches to be precise. It will be able to generate approximately 1200 watts power for cooking which is a pretty decent figure we feel. We don’t have any particular complain about the product but the unit is a bit heavy and might not be so comfortable for carrying.

Swissmar brand possesses another version of their raclette grills. This one differs in design and the type of materials used. Basically, if someone is very particular about retaining the right flavors, this product is for them. Firstly, it is quite compact. You can unfold this up to 180 degrees. This feature we found pretty interesting and something rare for raclette grills. This one has the capacity to prepare food for 8 people. The accessories provided with the package are suited to the needs of 8 people. For instance, it comes with 8 raclette dishes which are non-stick. You will also get 8 spatulas with the package for stirring and mixing. These spatulas are heat-resistant as well.

The interesting part here is that for each part, there are separate power options. This means that you can easily cook multiple dishes at one go. You can start by trying out some of the recipes that comes with the product. If you want your flavors to be proper, material of the grill really matters. In this case, the material of the grill plate is hot stone and cast aluminum. With this type of grill, you know that your ingredients will be cooked very well. The trays of this product are made with stainless steel and we found them to be quite durable.

For cooking heavy items such as beef or pork, the appliance has the maximum power of 1200 watts which is more than enough for cooking red meat. The product is Cetlus certified. Therefore, you can completely rely on the brand being good and following all the safety measures.

We only have one complain about the overall product. When you initially heat up the pans or the grill, it takes more time than usual raclette grills to heat up. However, the food cooked from this grill is quite flavorful and you can taste the juices of the meat properly.

Boska Holland is a brand that has been here for a decade now.  Their raclette set surely got our attention. This is more for preparing small amounts of meal. Hence, it’s called mini raclette set. It doesn’t matter if you are not the party person and likes to eat with privacy. This raclette mini set is ideal for preparing food for 2 people. We love it for its compact size and portability.

Despite being small in size, this raclette grill has two tiers. First tier is the grill and the second tier is for melting cheese. The cooking surface is non-stick and you can prepare your favorite dishes with ease and comfort. The removable parts are dishwasher safe. So, you won’t have to put in much effort while cleaning product. Despite being a mini set, it comes with all the necessary accessories that you need.

You will find 2 pans for the bottom tier. The pans are made with enamel and have a long lasting finish. There are also 2 spatulas and a removable grill plate included within the set. You can prepare all types of dishes that you can prepare with normal raclette grills ranging from main course to desserts.