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The Chef's Press 8 oz. Press
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The Chef's Press 8 oz. Press

A flat weight that does the pressing for you

Pro Pick Under $100
~$21 see current price at Chef's Press
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Set it on bacon, a smash patty, or a pressed sandwich and walk away to the next ticket. The weight sits in your hand at the pass, then does the real work on the flat top: forcing contact, pushing out air pockets, driving that crust you can’t get from a spatula alone. Small enough to store in a drawer near the griddle, heavy enough that you’re not leaning on it with your forearm for thirty seconds. Works bacon during breakfast rush, smashes a burger to order, holds a panini flat while it colors. One tool, three stations, no cord, no plug, nothing to break.

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What cooks are saying
  • 01Frees up a hand during high-volume service
  • 02Gets even, consistent contact without babysitting the pan
  • 03Small footprint that earns a permanent spot near the flat top
Why the pros use it

A kitchen doesn't need another gadget, it needs fewer hands tied up during the rush. This press does one job, does it on repeat all shift, and clears out of the way when it's done. That's the bar for anything that stays on the line past the first month.