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product_id: 767597
title: "De'Longhi CGH800 Retro Contact Grill and Panini Press 14.8 Inch"
brand: "de'longhi"
price: "A$629"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/767597-delonghi-cgh800-retro-contact-grill-and-panini-press-14-8
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 1500W rapid heat-up Adjustable hinge fits any thickness Precise thermostat with temp window De'Longhi CGH800 Retro Contact Grill and Panini Press 14.8 Inch

**Brand:** de'longhi
**Price:** A$629
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your kitchen game with retro-chic grilling perfection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** De'Longhi CGH800 Retro Contact Grill and Panini Press 14.8 Inch by de'longhi
- **How much does it cost?** A$629 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/767597-delonghi-cgh800-retro-contact-grill-and-panini-press-14-8)

## Best For

- de'longhi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted de'longhi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Fit for Every Bite:** Height-adjustable hinge adapts effortlessly to sandwiches, meats, fish, or veggies of any size.
- • **Control Your Culinary Craft:** Easy-view temperature window and adjustable thermostat let you dial in the perfect grill setting.
- • **Grill Like a Pro in Minutes:** 1500 watts deliver fast, even heat for perfectly toasted paninis and grilled meals every time.
- • **Healthier, Grease-Free Goodness:** Slightly tilted grill surface channels away excess oil into a removable cup for cleaner, tastier results.
- • **Retro Style Meets Modern Convenience:** Sleek mirror-glitter finish with cool-touch handle, upright storage lock, and non-stick plates for effortless cleanup.

## Overview

The De'Longhi CGH800 Retro Contact Grill and Panini Press combines 1500 watts of power with an adjustable hinge and precise thermostat to deliver fast, even grilling for sandwiches, meats, and more. Its tilted non-stick plates drain grease into a removable cup, promoting healthier cooking. Designed with a stylish retro finish, it features a cool-touch handle, upright storage lock, and easy-clean surfaces, making it a must-have for millennial professionals seeking quick, delicious meals with minimal fuss.

## Description

desertcart.com Stuff two slices of of rustic Italian bread with mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and whatever else takes your fancy, brush with olive oil, then press between the hot plates of this grill for the best panini outside Italy. The nonstick plates are hinged to adjust to any thickness of sandwich, meat, fish, or vegetables, and the bottom plate slants slightly to allow grease and juices to drain off into the included plastic cup. Brunch guests will ooh and aah over the retro-look mirror-and-glitter finish of the grill with its wide sweep of a handle. A round polished knob lets you set and see just the right temperature in a small glass window. Measuring 14 by 12-1/2 by 5 inches, the grill includes a cord wrap and locks for upright storage. A comprehensive gift-quality recipe book featuring more than 60 recipes for panini, bruschetta, and spreads comes with the grill, which is covered by a limited 1-year warranty. --Ann Bieri Product Description Able to produce healthier and better tasting food, the DeLonghi retro panini maker has a slightly tilted grilling surface with channels that drain away grease and oil. Precise yet easy to use, it has an adjustable thermostat and an easy to view temperature range window. The height adjustable hinge will accommodate food of any size and the double-sided contact cooking plates grill quickly and evenly, letting you grill meat, fish, and paninis to perfection. Safe to operate, this panini maker has an upright safety locking system with a cord wrap and a cool-touch handle. Other features include an easy to clean nonstick grill plate, an oil cup, and an indicator light for easy operation.12-4/5" L x 14-1/8" W x 4-1/4" H

Review: Delicious Made Easy-Don't Pass This One Up! - I bought this panini press based on other desertcart reviews and am so glad I did. This press stores on its side, so it takes up little space in your cabinet, it's super easy to clean and it comes with an actual cookbook called "Delizioso!" which is full of delicious recipes ranging from breakfast style panini all the way through dessert style panini and crostini. This panini press heats up quickly and cooks evenly. The first time I used it, and every time since, my panini came out perfectly. And, I was impressed with how easy the clean up was. I use this press at least 3 times a week to feed my family of 4, and can't imagine not having it. It's so easy to make healthy lunches and dinners with this press. Just throw in a fresh salad at dinner time, and you're set. Literally, you have a fantastic meal in less than 15 minutes. My favorite panini are tomato, fresh basil and mozzerella cheese on rustic whole wheat bread, cheddar cheese, pre-cooked bacon and tomato on honey whole wheat bread, diced chicken, diced dried apricot and mayo on rustic whole wheat bread, and stuffed french toast. If you like cooking at home, like food that tastes delicious, yet don't want to spend a lot of time cleaning up or prepping then this is the panini press to get. Also, this press says it holds 2 sandwiches, but really you can easiy do 3 at a time-maybe 4 depending on how big you make your sandwiches. This is an awesome piece of kithchen equipment.
Review: Outstanding Panini Grill - Was skeptical of all the good reviews on this Panini Grill especially at the price. I have been completely blown away by how well it performs. It heats up very fast and seems to have very even heating across all of the grill surfaces. It will toast up and crust with grill marks a ham & chesse panini sandwhich on whole wheat in a matter of 2-3 minutes. Have used it to cook bacon which it will do in a matter of about 5 minutes to a crispy texture. The heat setting dial is easy to see and use and seems to control the heat very well. Cleaning the unit is accomplished with a warm wet rag very easily. The grill plates do not remove and as such it easier to clean when they are slightly heated. I am very impressed and very please with the inital performance of the grill. The true test of this will be to see how it holds up long term. I am very pleased at this time with this purchase - Great value at this price point.

## Features

- Fast, even grilling and toasting with double-sided contact cooking plates.
- Accommodates food of any size with the height adjustable hinge. You can easily grill meat, fish and panini sandwiches.
- Precise, customized grilling and toasting with the adjustable thermostat and easy-view temperature range window.
- Healthier and better-tasting food with a slightly tilted grill surface, channels drain away grease and oil into a separate cup.
- Easy-to-clean with non-stick grill plates and oil/grease drain cup. Simply wipe the grill plates and empty the cup.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | De'Longhi |
| Color | Grey & Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 516 Reviews |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 12.8"D x 14.12"W x 4.25"H |
| Special Feature | Gas Stovetop Compatible |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** De'Longhi
- **Color:** Grey & Black
- **Included Components:** grill and panini press, manual / warranty
- **Item Weight:** 9 Pounds
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Product Dimensions:** 12.8"D x 14.12"W x 4.25"H
- **Special Feature:** Gas Stovetop Compatible
- **Style:** Retro
- **Voltage:** 110 Volts
- **Wattage:** 1500 watts

## Images

![De'Longhi CGH800 Retro Contact Grill and Panini Press 14.8 Inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8148L26XvML.jpg)
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![De'Longhi CGH800 Retro Contact Grill and Panini Press 14.8 Inch - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MZPJARKXL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious Made Easy-Don't Pass This One Up!
*by K***E on August 25, 2007*

I bought this panini press based on other Amazon reviews and am so glad I did. This press stores on its side, so it takes up little space in your cabinet, it's super easy to clean and it comes with an actual cookbook called "Delizioso!" which is full of delicious recipes ranging from breakfast style panini all the way through dessert style panini and crostini. This panini press heats up quickly and cooks evenly. The first time I used it, and every time since, my panini came out perfectly. And, I was impressed with how easy the clean up was. I use this press at least 3 times a week to feed my family of 4, and can't imagine not having it. It's so easy to make healthy lunches and dinners with this press. Just throw in a fresh salad at dinner time, and you're set. Literally, you have a fantastic meal in less than 15 minutes. My favorite panini are tomato, fresh basil and mozzerella cheese on rustic whole wheat bread, cheddar cheese, pre-cooked bacon and tomato on honey whole wheat bread, diced chicken, diced dried apricot and mayo on rustic whole wheat bread, and stuffed french toast. If you like cooking at home, like food that tastes delicious, yet don't want to spend a lot of time cleaning up or prepping then this is the panini press to get. Also, this press says it holds 2 sandwiches, but really you can easiy do 3 at a time-maybe 4 depending on how big you make your sandwiches. This is an awesome piece of kithchen equipment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Panini Grill
*by T***R on December 16, 2009*

Was skeptical of all the good reviews on this Panini Grill especially at the price. I have been completely blown away by how well it performs. It heats up very fast and seems to have very even heating across all of the grill surfaces. It will toast up and crust with grill marks a ham & chesse panini sandwhich on whole wheat in a matter of 2-3 minutes. Have used it to cook bacon which it will do in a matter of about 5 minutes to a crispy texture. The heat setting dial is easy to see and use and seems to control the heat very well. Cleaning the unit is accomplished with a warm wet rag very easily. The grill plates do not remove and as such it easier to clean when they are slightly heated. I am very impressed and very please with the inital performance of the grill. The true test of this will be to see how it holds up long term. I am very pleased at this time with this purchase - Great value at this price point.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Perfectly
*by D***R on January 17, 2009*

I'd like to point out a fact for the people that are disappointed that there's no on/off switch. The reason is that the number one cause of house fires is faulty appliances, according to the Red Cross web site. My friends house burned to the ground about 5 weeks ago from this. Luckily they got out. You should unplug your toaster as well. For the woman who said her insurance adjuster told her it's bad to unplug/plug, sorry but you should file a complaint with your insurance company about that adjuster so people aren't in harms way from their bad advice. This is a great panini press. It works perfectly. It seems to be of good quality. I looked at the Cuisinarts and they seemed cheap. Every Breville I looked at was broken at the store. I wanted the Villaware but they stopped making it because they were bought out by another company. As far as grill marks, I think you want them. It heats up the inside quicker. I was in Rome 11 months ago and my panini had grill marks. I just ate a breakfast sandwich on home made Italian bread and it was light golden brown, and piping hot in the middle. The cheese was oozing and the outside had a nice crunch. It had carmelized red onion with a balsamic reduction. I brushed the outside with EVOO, which contributed to the crunchy and delicious exterior. It was totally awesome. Edit: December 24, 2012-grill still works perfectly after 3 years. Gets used every week.

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