Lincat Silverlink 600 LPG Griddles Reviewed: GS4/P vs GS7/P vs Half-Ribbed GS7/R/P

Last updated: October 2026

In 30 seconds:

• The Lincat GS4/P is the compact Silverlink 600 griddle: 5.5kW of propane heat on a 12mm machined steel plate, from £1,104.
• The GS7/P is the busy-service model: 750mm wide, 8.0kW and two separately controlled heat zones, from £1,499.
• The GS7/R/P is the same 750mm, 8.0kW griddle with a half-ribbed plate for grill marks, from £1,587.
• All three need 750mm clear above the griddle and must be installed by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Most griddles look alike from the front. The difference shows on a busy Saturday morning. The plate has to stay hot under a full load of frozen burgers, and the queue keeps coming.

The Lincat Silverlink 600 range is widely regarded as the benchmark counter-top propane griddle for UK cafés, kitchens and food vans. This review compares the three Silverlink LPG griddles we sell. It helps you match plate size, heat and price to your menu before you spend over £1,000.

Lincat Silverlink LPG griddles at a glance

Figures come from Lincat’s installation manual (IS212), the GS7/P spec sheet and our product listings. Where two sources disagree, we leave the figure out.

What all three share

Every Silverlink 600 griddle here is built around the same idea. A thick steel plate holds heat, so food does not drop the temperature the moment it lands.

• Plate: 12mm thick machined steel
• Build: plate fully welded into the frame, so there are no gaps for grease and carbon to build up
• Lighting: piezo ignition, a push-button spark with no matches needed
• Safety: flame failure device, which shuts off the propane if the flame goes out
• Warm-up: about 20 minutes to full working temperature from cold
• Connection: 1/2″ BSP at the back of the unit
• Propane supply: 37mbar, with the burner pressure set to 25mbar at commissioning

Order the /P version. The “P” means propane, the fuel every model in this review is set up for.

Lincat GS4/P: the compact griddle for smaller menus

Quick specs

• Heat input: 5.5kW (propane)
• Plate: 12mm machined steel, smooth
• Controls: high and low heat settings
• Output (listed): 100 burgers an hour, or 60 steaks an hour
• Weight: 33kg
• Propane use at full rate: 0.39kg an hour
• Price: from £1,104. See the Lincat GS4/P

Best for

Cafés, kiosks and smaller vans where the griddle is one station among several. It suits a breakfast menu with steady trade rather than a rush.

Don’t buy it for

• A burger-led menu where the griddle is the main cooking surface
• Cooking two different foods at two different heats side by side

Honest note

Only the GS7 listings describe two separately controlled heat zones. If you want one side hot for searing and one side gentle for eggs, step up to the GS7.

Lincat GS7/P: the two-zone griddle for busy service

Quick specs

• Heat input: 8.0kW (propane)
• Plate: 12mm machined steel, smooth
• Cooking area: 712 x 405mm
• Heat zones: two, each with its own control
• Output (Lincat): 190 frozen 4oz (115g) burgers an hour
• Size: 750mm wide, 415mm high
• Price: from £1,499. See the Lincat GS7/P

Best for

Burger vans, breakfast trailers and café kitchens where the griddle does most of the work. It is the model to pick if you serve a lunchtime rush.

Why the two zones matter

You can run bacon hot on one side and eggs gentler on the other. In a quiet spell, you can turn one zone off and cook on half the plate.

That second point saves propane on slow days.

Don’t buy it for

• A bench that cannot take a 750mm wide unit
• A spot with a shelf or cupboard close above it (see the biggest mistake below)

Lincat GS7/R/P: half smooth, half ribbed

Quick specs

• Heat input: 8.0kW (propane)
• Plate: 12mm machined steel, half smooth and half ribbed
• Heat zones: two, each with its own control
• Width: 750mm
• Price: from £1,587

Best for

Menus that sell steaks, chicken or halloumi as well as eggs and bacon. The ribs give food branded grill lines, while the smooth half still cooks eggs and pancakes.

Trade-off

You lose half of your flat cooking area. If most of your sales are smash burgers, eggs or pancakes, the smooth GS7/P gives you more usable plate for less money.

Which Lincat griddle should you buy?

• Griddle is a side station, steady trade: GS4/P
• Griddle is your main cooker, or you get a rush: GS7/P
• You sell grilled meat and want grill marks: GS7/R/P
• You need more heat for less money: compare the Infernus 100cm, from £679, in our LPG griddle buying guide
• You want a British-made alternative, including a thermostatic model: read our Parry LPG griddle review

The Lincat costs more than an Infernus with similar heat. What you pay for is the 12mm machined plate, the welded build and, on the GS7 models, two zones you can run separately.

What you need before your first service

• Propane, not butane. These griddles are set up for a 37mbar propane supply.
• A Gas Safe registered engineer. Lincat says the appliance must be installed, commissioned and serviced by a qualified person. Skipping this can void the warranty.
• Commercial catering hose. Lincat warns that black domestic hoses are not suitable.
• An isolating valve in the supply line, so the griddle can be shut off for servicing.
• A metal or open-topped bench or stand. Lincat says the unit must sit on one or the other.
• Good ventilation. Lincat recommends siting the griddle under an extraction canopy.

Our guide to setting up and using a Lincat LPG griddle in a food van walks through first light-up and daily use step by step.

The biggest mistake: measuring the bench but not the space above it

Most buyers check the width. Far fewer check the height above the griddle.

Lincat asks for a minimum clearance of 750mm between the top of the appliance and any shelf or ceiling above it. In a van or a small café, there is often a shelf or a cupboard right where the griddle wants to go.

Lincat also asks for at least 50mm of clearance on all sides, and nearby walls or units must be non-combustible. Measure all three before you order, and talk to your engineer if the space is tight.

Looking after the plate

A machined steel plate rewards a simple daily routine. Scrape it, wash it with mild detergent, rinse, dry, then wipe on a light coat of cooking oil.

Never clean the unit with a water jet. A wire brush is fine on the steel plate, but wear eye protection. Our steel griddle cleaning and seasoning guide covers the full routine.

Lincat Silverlink LPG griddle FAQs

What is the difference between the Lincat GS4/P and GS7/P?

The GS7/P is the bigger, more powerful griddle. It has 8.0kW of propane heat, a 750mm wide body and two separately controlled zones. The GS4/P has 5.5kW and high and low settings. The GS4/P is from £1,104 and the GS7/P is from £1,499.

Is the Lincat GS7/R/P worth the extra over the GS7/P?

Only if you sell grilled meat and want grill lines on it. The GS7/R/P has the same 8.0kW and 750mm width, but half the plate is ribbed. That leaves less flat plate for eggs, pancakes and burgers. It costs £88 more, from £1,587.

How much propane does a Lincat Silverlink griddle use?

Lincat lists 0.39kg an hour for the GS4/P at full rate. A 19kg propane cylinder would last roughly 48 hours flat out, by our own sum. Real trading uses less, because the burners are rarely on full all day. Ask us for the GS7 figure.

How long does a Lincat GS7/P take to heat up?

About 20 minutes from cold, according to Lincat’s manual. Light it before you set up the rest of the counter, and the plate will be ready when you open. Turning one zone off in quiet spells keeps the other half hot without wasting propane.

Can I run a Lincat griddle on butane?

No. Use propane. The /P models are set up for a 37mbar propane supply. Butane stops vaporising below about 2°C, so it can leave you with a cold plate on a winter morning. Butane belongs on patio heaters, not commercial griddles.

Can I fit a Lincat Silverlink griddle in a food van?

Yes, if the space meets Lincat’s rules. You need 750mm clear above the griddle, 50mm on all sides with non-combustible surfaces, and a metal or open-topped bench. Good ventilation is a must. A Gas Safe registered engineer must install and commission it.

How often does a Lincat LPG griddle need servicing?

Lincat recommends a service by a competent engineer every 6 months. The engineer checks the burners, the thermocouple, the burner pressure and that there are no leaks. Many traders book one of these visits alongside their yearly LPG safety check.

Can I spread the cost of a Lincat griddle?

Yes. We offer lease finance on orders over £1,000, so you can buy the griddle and pay over time. All three Silverlink LPG griddles in this review are priced above £1,000, so each one qualifies on its own.