Chefscape PRBF1000 Buffet Server, Griddle Review

This is a griddle with optional buffet serving dishes that I've not used, and I wanted a griddle.I thought the dishes were worth $20, one day we'll see.Griddle only is available with a different model number at $20 less.At 27 1/4 x 13 1/2 counting the handles you need to have a storage location lined up.It's quite a bit larger than my prior (jumbo-size) unit, the handles add a lot to the size.I had to do some reconfiguring of my storage.It does look quite elegant.My main issue is that the temp control goes into the griddle under a handle, making it difficult to see and operate.More difficult than you would ever think.Horrible design.As far as cooking goes, though, I really like it.It does have hot spots, any home unit will, but much less than a run-of-the-mill cheap unit.You can work around that by moving the food around.Scrambled eggs - enough to cover the whole thing - came out flawless each time, with no burning at the hot spots, pancakes too.I do run this a click lower than the suggested temps, which likely helps in that regard.This thing cooks much better than my $40 prior unit, the non-stick coating appears to be a lot better, and it looks 100 times better.All in all I like it, the pros outweight the cons.

Addition May 24 2010:Use this almost every weekend and have some experience with it now.Also, have now used the "buffet serving dishes" - which are 3 pans with lids that have cut-outs for serving spoons, in the commercial world these would be called one-third pans.Worked great - I was concerned the food would not stay hot at the highest recommended setting (simmer, or 200 degrees) but it did.There is a trim piece (large and somewhat delicate - something else to store) which encases the pans, that gives it all a very finished look, it looks real good on your table.Non-stick coating has yet to get any ding or other defect, but if you are doing something like eggs you may want to hit it with a film of cooking oil (or fry bacon first).The directions do say to "season" it frequently.The location of the temp control I still do not like but I've grown accustomed to it, not a big deal.Throw in the 3 year warranty instead of the usual one year and you have a winner.Bottom line is, I would buy this again, for sure, and I have increased my rating to 5 stars.

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Product Description:
Amazing food, deliciously displayed. This elegant service piece turns any table into a hot buffet, keeping food at the perfect serving temperature. Remove the trays and enjoy the convenience of a large, nonstick griddle for made-to-order eggs and more. Three-year warranty. Model PRBF1000.

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