Tefal Inicio Panini Grill and Toaster
The Tefal Inicio Panini Grill is a powerful, versatile and beautifully designed contact grill that brings the authentic flavour and quality of restaurant-style grilling and panini pressing directly into your home kitchen. Powered by 2000 watts of high-performance heating, the Inicio heats up rapidly and reaches the ideal cooking temperature in record time, so you can go from preparation to perfectly grilled results in minutes without any lengthy waiting. The ridged non-stick coated grill plates distribute heat evenly across their entire surface — measuring a generous 28.8 × 25.8 cm — ensuring beautifully consistent browning and those coveted grill marks on everything from steaks, chicken breasts and fish fillets to colourful vegetables, sausages and burgers. The floating hinged lid is one of the most practical features of the Inicio, automatically adjusting its height and pressure to accommodate food and sandwiches of any thickness — from the slimmest ciabatta to the most generously stacked club sandwich — ensuring even contact and consistent heat distribution regardless of what you are grilling. The maximum temperature of approximately 200°C delivers the powerful, intense heat needed for perfectly seared meats with caramelised crusts and tender, juicy interiors.
The genuine panini pressing function is what elevates the Tefal Inicio beyond a simple contact grill into a truly complete countertop cooking solution. The stainless steel panini handle applies the right amount of consistent, even pressure across the entire surface of the sandwich, compressing the bread and filling together in the authentic Italian style that produces those irresistibly crispy, golden-brown exteriors with warm, melted fillings inside — exactly the restaurant-quality result you would expect from a professional panini press. Whether you are recreating your favourite café-style sandwich with prosciutto and mozzarella, pressing a classic chicken and pesto panini or toasting a simple cheese toastie for a quick lunch, the Inicio delivers consistently perfect results every single time with minimal effort and no special skills required. The integrated thermostat with a ready-to-cook indicator light takes the guesswork out of temperature management, alerting you the moment the plates have reached the ideal grilling temperature and are ready for use.
Designed with real everyday kitchen life in mind, the Tefal Inicio Panini Grill is as easy to clean and store as it is to cook with. The non-stick coated plates wipe clean effortlessly after use, and the removable juice and fat collection tray is fully dishwasher-safe, making clean-up after even the messiest grilling sessions completely hassle-free. The space-saving vertical storage design, integrated cord storage compartment and safety lock system allow you to store the Inicio upright in even the smallest kitchen cupboard or drawer, taking up virtually no counter or shelf space when not in use. The premium stainless steel housing gives the Inicio a sleek and professional appearance that complements any kitchen aesthetic, and the 0.9-metre power cord keeps things tidy during use.
| Brand | Tefal |