Who these options suit

Family-breakfast batch cooks

If you want bacon and breakfast sides ready together, compare cooking-plate dimensions before choosing a size. Quest lists flat plates from 47 x 26 cm to 90 x 26 cm; B&Q lists a 90 x 23 cm plate for the VonShef XXL.

Grease-conscious bacon cooks

If fatty-food cleanup shapes your choice, look at the heat controls, grease collection and cleaning instructions for the exact model. Duronic describes a slanted plate and adjustable thermostat on the GP20, while B&Q lists a drip tray and adjustable temperature for the VonShef XXL.

Multi-use indoor grill buyers

If you also plan to grill other foods, decide whether you would trade an open flat plate for automated assistance. Tefal lists thickness sensing and a bacon programme for its closed OptiGrill+ XL, with a stated capacity of six to eight portions.

What matters when choosing

Decide whether bacon and sides need to share one open plate, then compare usable plate dimensions, grease handling and heat controls. A closed contact grill offers a different layout, even when it has a bacon programme.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Cooking space Compare usable plate length and width with the worktop and storage space available. If I want bacon and sides ready together, repeated batches could hold up the meal; around 50% of consumers put cooking space first.
Grease and cleanup Check for a drip tray or drainage design, then read the exact model’s cleaning instructions. After cooking fatty bacon, I want grease collection and cleaning to be manageable; roughly 30% of consumers make that their main concern.
Heat and other uses Check manual temperature adjustment or, if a closed grill suits you, its available programmes. If the appliance will cook more than bacon, I need controls and a format that suit those foods; about 20% of consumers prioritise that flexibility.

Buying pitfalls

  • Choosing by a family-size label alone

    A label cannot tell you how many rashers and sides will fit on the plate. Quest lists cooking areas from 47 x 26 cm to 90 x 26 cm across its range.

    Compare the chosen model’s cooking-plate dimensions with your planned meal, and measure where you will use and store it.

  • Assuming every electric grill has a flat plate

    Tefal’s OptiGrill+ XL has automatic programmes, but its closed contact-grill format does not give you the same uninterrupted open surface for arranging bacon and sides.

    Choose the cooking layout first: an open plate for spreading out food, or a covered grill if its automated controls matter more to you.

  • Expecting a drip tray to eliminate cleanup

    A tray or sloped plate can collect or direct runoff, but you will still need to clean the cooking surface and handle collected grease.

    Check how the tray and plate are cleaned on the exact model, and allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning.

  • Sharing an extension lead with other high-load appliances

    Electrical Safety First warns that ovens and grills can overload an extension lead when used alongside other large appliances, creating a fire risk.

    Follow the appliance manual, use a suitable wall socket where possible and avoid sharing an extension lead with other high-load appliances. Stop using the appliance if the plug or socket shows signs of overheating or damage.

Brands to consider for this choice

Duronic

Duronic’s GP20 is a mid-size open teppanyaki-style griddle for tabletop cooking.

  • Duronic specifies a 52 x 27 cm non-stick plate, adjustable thermostat, detachable cable and cool-touch handles. It describes the slanted plate as a way to drain excess oil.
  • Its stated plate length is shorter than the 90 cm options; check whether the GP20 gives you enough room for your usual batch.

Quest

Quest offers open flat griddles in several plate sizes.

  • Quest lists Large at 47 x 26 cm, XL at 70 x 23 cm and XXL at 90 x 26 cm, with adjustable temperature control.
  • Choose by the dimensions of the particular version and the space you can spare, rather than assuming every Quest griddle has the same cooking area.

VonShef

The VonShef XXL is a long-plate option for arranging food across an open surface.

  • B&Q lists a 90 x 23 cm non-stick plate, 2000 W rating, adjustable temperature and oil drip tray for the XXL model.
  • Check that you have room to use and store a 90 cm-long cooking plate.

Tefal

Tefal’s OptiGrill+ XL is a closed contact-grill alternative, not an open flat griddle.

  • Tefal lists thickness sensing, cooking-progress indicators and a bacon programme, and states a six-to-eight-portion capacity.
  • Its upper and lower plates do not provide one uninterrupted open surface for laying out bacon and breakfast sides.

Joybuy products for this meal

This tabletop grill offers a stated cooking area to compare with the bacon and sides you plan to make. Check its plate layout and controls if an open, fully flat griddle is essential to your meal.

Princess Table Chef tabletop grill with natural bamboo stand

Princess Table Chef Tabletop Grill, 2500 W, Natural Bamboo Stand, 50 x 25 cm

For a family bacon meal, compare its stated 50 x 25 cm baking surface with the rashers and sides you want to cook together.

The product title specifies a 2500 W rating and natural bamboo stand. Check the plate shape, temperature controls and plug suitability for the exact appliance before buying.

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Common questions

What size griddle makes sense for a family bacon meal?

Choose by usable cooking-plate dimensions and the amount of food you want ready at once, not by a family-size label. Quest lists plates measuring 47 x 26 cm, 70 x 23 cm and 90 x 26 cm; a longer option is worth considering if avoiding repeated batches matters more than compact storage.

Should I use a flat griddle or a contact grill for bacon?

Choose a flat griddle if you want to arrange bacon and sides across one open surface. A closed contact grill suits a different preference: Tefal’s OptiGrill+ XL offers a bacon programme and thickness-based adjustment, but not the same open layout.

Can I use an extension lead with an electric griddle?

Follow the exact appliance’s instructions and avoid sharing an extension lead with other high-load appliances. Electrical Safety First warns that ovens and grills used with other large appliances can overload a lead and create a fire risk; use a suitable wall socket where possible.

How do I clean a griddle after cooking bacon?

Let the appliance cool fully before cleaning, then follow its model-specific instructions for the plate and grease tray. Check whether individual parts can be removed or put in a dishwasher rather than assuming that a non-stick surface is dishwasher-safe.