Updated August 2026
In a busy foodservice operation, a commercial sandwich press has to do more than toast bread.
It needs to heat quickly, recover between orders, clean down easily and deliver consistent results throughout service. And when bench space is limited, the more jobs one piece of equipment can handle, the better.
That is the gap Spidoglass is designed to address. Unlike a traditional commercial sandwich press, Spidoglass uses a glass ceramic cooking surface to help venues toast, grill, heat and cook a wider range of menu items from the same compact station.
Why the Cooking Surface Matters
The cooking surface is one of the hardest-working parts of any contact grill.
Throughout the day, it is exposed to oils, fats, crumbs, sauces, and different ingredients. If residue becomes difficult to remove, cleaning takes longer and switching between products becomes more complicated.
Residue stays on the surface where it can be removed more easily, helping staff reset the cooking area quickly between products. This matters when the same equipment is being used repeatedly throughout service.
Instead of treating cleaning as a major interruption, staff can clean the surface and move on to the next order with less disruption.
One Commercial Sandwich Press, More Menu Possibilities
Adding a new menu item often means finding room for another piece of equipment. In compact cafés, convenience stores, kiosks and food-to-go operations, that is not always practical.
Spidoglass helps businesses get more from the space they already have. With cooking temperatures of up to 400°C, it can handle far more than toasted sandwiches. Depending on the model and application, operators can prepare:
- toasted sandwiches and paninis
- wraps and focaccias
- bacon and eggs
- vegetables
- steak and other meats
- salmon and seafood
- a range of other grilled foods
That turns your commercial sandwich press from a single-purpose appliance into a broader cooking station.
For a business developing its food offer, that creates options. You can introduce breakfast products, expand a lunch menu, test new food-to-go lines or respond to changing customer demand without automatically adding another appliance.
More capability from the same footprint can be particularly valuable when every centimetre of bench space counts.
Is Spidoglass Right for Your Venue?
Spidoglass is particularly well suited to venues that need more from a compact cooking station.
It’s a strong fit if you:
- serve toasted sandwiches, wraps, breakfast items or grilled foods throughout the day
- need one piece of equipment to support several menu categories
- have limited bench space and want to avoid adding multiple appliances
- need a cooking surface that can be cleaned quickly between products
- experience busy service periods where fast heat-up and consistent performance matter
- are looking to reduce energy use across long trading hours
- operate in an open, compact or customer-facing food preparation area
For venues where versatility, speed and ease of cleaning are priorities, Spidoglass can provide significantly more capability than a conventional sandwich press.
To discuss your menu, available space or equipment requirements, contact Meris on 1800 265 771 or email [email protected].
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