Weeknight cook
You want meat, fish or a panini on a weeknight and you have worktop space. The OptiGrill+ XL is the large sensor grill in this set. The Elite adds a screen. The OptiGrill+ is the smaller plate, listed for about four to five portions.
Tefal electric grills compared for UK buyers, 2026
The best Tefal electric grills, compared.
Top pick: Tefal OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 – Highest score in this set: 4.7 from 2,766 reviews, nine programmes and a large removable plate at £129.99. Two points off for conflicting dimension lines. Best value: Tefal Ultra Compact GC3050 – £109, removable plates and 4.6 from 4,630 reviews. Many UK reviews date from 2012–2017, and a 2017 review reported a German plug. Updated October 2026.
A Tefal electric grill is a hinged contact grill, an open plancha, or a simple table-top electric barbecue. OptiGrill models add programmes and a thickness sensor. The Ultra Compact GC3050 and the SuperGrill are contact grills with a dial or a 180-degree opening. The Booster and the Giant Plancha are flat griddles you cook on in the open. The BG90C814 is an open table grill, and its specification block says outdoor. Check a fused UK 3-pin plug, whether the plates come off, and wattage around 2,000–2,300 W. The socket should sit beside the worktop: Tefal’s current shop specs use a 0.8 m cord. A coloured lamp is not a food thermometer. Poultry, pork, burgers and sausages still need to be cooked through, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance. The [Tefal electric grill buying guide](/hub/grills-and-barbecues/tefal-electric-grill/sub/tefal-electric-grill-buying-guide) separates sensor, plain contact, plancha and table grill before you use the ranked table. Scores are editorial scores for these nine listings. An open plancha is a flat plate you move food on. A table grill is an open grate with on/off heat.
A Tefal electric grill is a hinged contact grill, an open plancha, or a simple table-top electric barbecue. OptiGrill models add programmes and a thickness sensor.
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Which Tefal electric grill fits the job?
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Our view
Across 2,766 amazon.co.uk reviews, the OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 rates 4.7 and costs £129.99 in this scrape. The listing gives nine programmes and a thickness sensor, and Tefal UK describes a plate of about 800 cm² with a 6–8 portion claim that is not a weighed serving. Reviewers use it for meat, fish, bacon, salmon and toasties, and several say a weeknight meal is faster than heating the oven. The plates come off, which is the reason people give for leaving a fixed-plate grill. UK reviews often call the power cord extremely short, and the body is large for a small kitchen. Steak results split, pieces need a similar thickness, fat can drip onto the back when the lid is up, and one UK review says the non-stick coating had worn within about five months. The listing also prints two sizes, 36.5 × 44.5 × 17.5 cm and 22.9 × 48.1 × 22.9 cm, so plan the worktop against the larger one.
Pros
- Nine programmes and a thickness sensor, with about 800 cm² on the Tefal UK page
- 4.7 from 2,766 amazon.co.uk reviews at £129.99 in this scrape
- Removable non-stick plates, listed as dishwasher-safe
- Reviewers use it for bacon, fish, salmon and toasties without standing over a pan
Cons
- UK reviews often call the power cord extremely short
- Large body, and the listing prints two conflicting dimension lines
- Steak results split, and one UK review reports coating wear within about five months
Best for: Households with worktop space who want programmes and a large removable-plate contact grill
Less suitable: A short worktop, or cooking where you would trust a rare lamp for a burger or for chicken from frozen
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£130
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(2,766)
- Type
- Sensor contact grill
- Programmes
- 9
- Sensor
- Yes
- Removable plates
- Yes
- Wattage
- 2180 W
- Cooking surface
- 800 or 650 cm²
- Stated portions
- 6–8
- Dishwasher-safe plates
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.2 kg
- Voltage
- 220 V
Common questions
Does the OptiGrill+ XL have a non-stick surface?
The amazon.co.uk listing says the plates are removable and non-stick, and dishwasher-safe. UK reviews also include a report of the coating wearing within about five months.
How many people is the plate for?
The listing says 6–8 people. Tefal UK describes about 800 cm². That is a manufacturer portion claim, not a weighed serving.
Is the power cord long?
The listing does not give a centimetre length. UK reviews often call the cord extremely short. Tefal’s current OptiGrill shop specs use a 0.8 m cord on this family.
Our view
The OptiGrill+ GC713D40 is a 2,000 W sensor grill listed at 230 V, with about 600 cm² and a 4–5 person claim, at £155.55 in this scrape. It carries 4.7 stars from 2,504 amazon.co.uk reviews, the same stars as the larger XL and at a higher price. Six programmes cover burger, chicken, bacon, sausage, red meat and fish, with four manual temperatures for vegetables and sandwiches. UK reviewers mention burgers, bacon and fish with less mess than a frying pan, and several credit the colour display when they stop overcooking steak. The plates come off, which is why some people left a fixed-plate grill. It is heavy for the plate: the listing is 36.5 × 36.5 × 17.5 cm and 5 kg, and one reviewer says those printed dimensions are wrong. Settings take practice, the crust can be weak, one person set off a smoke alarm, and one note says auto-sensing stopped after about five years on an earlier unit.
Pros
- Six automatic programmes plus four manual temperatures, listed at 230 V
- 4.7 from 2,504 reviews, with removable dishwasher-safe plates
- Colour indicator that reviewers use when they are prone to overcooking steak
- A 600 cm² plate that reviewers use for one or two people without heating the oven
Cons
- £155.55 in this scrape, dearer than the larger Plus XL
- Heavy for the plate size, and one review disputes the printed dimensions
- Crust can be weak until the settings are learned; one user reported a smoke alarm
Best for: One or two people who want a sensor grill and accept a smaller plate than the XL
Less suitable: A household that needs the XL plate, or a buyer choosing mainly on price
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal OptiGrill+ GC713D40
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£156
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(2,504)
- Type
- Sensor contact grill
- Programmes
- 6
- Sensor
- Yes
- Removable plates
- Yes
- Wattage
- 2000 W
- Cooking surface
- 600 cm²
- Stated portions
- 4–5
- Dishwasher-safe plates
- Yes
- Weight
- 5 kg
- Voltage
- 230 V
Common questions
Which programmes does it list?
Burger, chicken, bacon, sausage, red meat and fish, plus four manual temperature settings for vegetables and sandwiches.
Are the plates dishwasher-safe?
The listing says the removable non-stick plates and the drip tray are dishwasher-safe.
Will it fit a small worktop?
The listing size is 36.5 × 36.5 × 17.5 cm and 5 kg. UK reviews still call it heavy, and one says the printed dimensions are wrong.
Our view
The Ultra Compact GC3050 is a 2,000 W contact grill with five thermostat settings rather than OptiGrill programmes, listed at 32 × 32 × 14 cm and 4.13 kg. In this scrape it is £109, with 4.6 stars from 4,630 reviews, the largest count here, though many of the UK reviews date from 2012 to 2017. Older UK reviewers praise the removable cast-aluminium plates, the integrated drip tray, and opening the lid flat as two surfaces. They use it for breakfast, panini and frozen food, and one 2026 UK review says a unit bought in 2012 is still in use. Steak is the weak spot in more than one older review, and one person suspected a weak element because a medium-rare steak took over five minutes a side. A UK review from 2 April 2017 says that unit arrived with a German plug, and the listing does not print a BS 1363 plug, so check the plug on the unit you receive. Coating wear is also why some people had already replaced an earlier grill of this type.
Pros
- Five heat settings, removable cast-aluminium plates and an integrated drip tray
- 4.6 from 4,630 reviews at £109 in this scrape
- Listed at 32 × 32 × 14 cm, and UK reviews say it can open flat
- Long service in older UK reviews, including a 2012 unit still used in 2026
Cons
- No thickness sensor and no automatic programmes
- Weaker on steak than on breakfast foods, in older UK reviews
- One April 2017 UK review reports a German plug, and many reviews date from 2012–2017
Best for: A smaller kitchen that wants a basic press, once you have checked the plug is British
Less suitable: Buyers who want a doneness lamp, or a large sample of recent UK reviews for this exact batch
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal Ultra Compact GC3050
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£109
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(4,630)
- Type
- Contact grill
- Programmes
- 5 settings
- Sensor
- No
- Removable plates
- Yes
- Opens flat
- Yes
- Wattage
- 2000 W
- Dishwasher-safe plates
- Yes
- Weight
- 4.13 kg
- Voltage
- 240 V
Common questions
Does it have automatic programmes?
No. The listing shows a thermostat and five settings, not OptiGrill programmes.
Will the plug be a UK plug?
The listing does not say. One UK review from April 2017 says that unit arrived with a German plug. Check the plug on the unit you receive.
Can the plates come off?
The listing includes dishwasher-safe non-stick cast aluminium plates and an integrated drip tray. Older UK reviews praise that for cleaning.
Our view
The OptiGrill Elite GC750D40 lists 12 programmes, a digital countdown, a searing boost and a refill feature, at 2,000 W and about 551 cm² for a stated 4–5 people. The scrape price is £198.80, with 4.6 stars from 725 UK reviews. Reviewers who like it point to the screen, the beeps at each doneness step, and plates they put in the dishwasher, and they use it for fish, beef and vegetables. The same sample often calls the result only adequate for the money: the steak programme overcooks or misses the selected level for some people, warm-up feels long, and it is slow when several people are waiting. One UK review says frozen chicken breast slides off because the plate angle is steep. The Amazon specification block leaves voltage blank, and the listed weight is 6.63 kg. One UK review says the lower plate failed after a little over a month, which is a single report rather than a rate.
Pros
- Twelve programmes, a countdown, searing boost and a refill feature
- 4.6 from 725 UK reviews, with reviewers citing the beeps and the screen
- Reviewers say the plates can go in the dishwasher
- Named programmes for potato, aubergine, pepper and tomato as well as meat
Cons
- Highest scrape price, at £198.80, and some reviewers call the food only adequate
- Steak programme misses the selected level for some; frozen chicken can slide on the angle
- Voltage is blank on the Amazon specification block; one review reports a lower plate failing within about a month
Best for: Buyers who want the screen and the longer programme list and will pay the Elite price
Less suitable: Anyone comparing it with the Plus XL mainly on price, or cooking frozen chicken breast on the steep plate
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal OptiGrill Elite GC750D40
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£199
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(725)
- Type
- Sensor contact grill
- Programmes
- 12
- Sensor
- Yes
- Removable plates
- Yes
- Wattage
- 2000 W
- Cooking surface
- 551 cm²
- Stated portions
- 4–5
- Dishwasher-safe plates
- Yes
- Weight
- 6.63 kg
Common questions
What do the 12 programmes cover?
The listing names red meat, burger, sausage, panini, fish, chicken breast, seafood, bacon, potato, aubergine, pepper and tomato, plus searing boost and a refill feature.
Is the voltage on the Amazon listing?
No. The specification block leaves voltage blank. Tefal’s UK shop page for this model is the place to confirm 220–240 V before you rely on it.
Do frozen pieces stay on the plate?
One UK review says frozen chicken breast slides off because the plate angle is steep.
Our view
The Booster CB6428 is a flat 2,200 W griddle, not a contact grill, with two zones, a boost area, five settings and a stated 1,500 cm² plate, at £129 in this scrape. The listing claims 6–8 people and a ThermoSpot indicator that turns red when warm-up ends. It has 4.6 stars from 477 reviews, but the first 50 reviews are not dated as United Kingdom. Those reviewers like the large surface, food that wipes clean while it is warm, and the boost zone for thicker meat. The thermostat knob is called imprecise, some people wanted more heat, and the dishwasher line does not match what they found on the tray symbol or on a plate that does not lift off. The Amazon voltage field says 120 V, which conflicts with a 2,200 W UK listing and was not confirmed on a unit here. The PTFE-free wording is a listing claim, not a check we carried out.
Pros
- Open plate with a boost zone and five heat settings
- Stated cooking area of about 1,500 cm² at £129
- Reviewers in the non-UK sample report quick heat and easy wiping while warm
- Listed at 3.9 kg and 7.2 cm high, so it sits lower than a hinged grill
Cons
- Not a contact grill, and reviews say the plate does not come off cleanly
- The voltage field prints 120 V, which is unconfirmed beside a 2,200 W UK listing
- Dishwasher wording conflicts with review reports, and the first 50 reviews are not UK-dated
Best for: A shared flat plate for meat and vegetables, if you are happy to stand over it and turn the food
Less suitable: Anyone who wants both sides cooked without turning, or a confirmed UK voltage on the listing
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal Booster Griddle CB6428
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£129
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(477)
- Type
- Electric plancha
- Programmes
- 5 settings
- Sensor
- No
- Removable plates
- No
- Opens flat
- Open plate
- Wattage
- 2200 W
- Cooking surface
- 1500 cm²
- Stated portions
- 6–8
- Weight
- 3.9 kg
- Voltage
- 120 V
Common questions
Is this a contact grill?
No. It is a flat electric griddle with two zones and a boost area you switch on for thicker meat.
Can the plate go in the dishwasher?
The listing says the griddle is dishwasher-safe except the electric part. Reviews disagree, including a tray symbol that says not dishwasher-safe and a plate that does not lift off.
Is the 120 V line the UK voltage?
That is what the Amazon field says. It conflicts with a 2,200 W UK listing. Do not treat 120 V as confirmed.
Our view
The Giant Plancha CB631D10 is a 2,300 W open griddle with five settings, listed at £91.49 and 3.2 kg, with an up to 12 people claim and no square-centimetre figure. It has 4.6 stars from 336 reviews. One early review is clearly from the United Kingdom and calls it a fast substitute for a barbecue; most of the first 50 are from other countries, so that star rating is not a UK sample. Reviewers praise quick heat, a smooth plate for meat, vegetables and flatbread, and the five-step dial. Several say the plate is fixed, so fat in the gaps means washing the whole unit, and the size makes that awkward. Dimensions and voltage are missing from the scrape. The lead-free, PFAS-free and PFOA-free lines are listing claims, not a test in this comparison. One unit arrived damaged, and one review from Spain reports a short life; both are single reports.
Pros
- 2,300 W and five settings at £91.49
- Light for a large griddle, at 3.2 kg
- Reviewers describe quick heat for meat, vegetables and flatbread
- The listing material line says lead-free, PFAS-free and PFOA-free
Cons
- No measured cooking area; up to 12 people is a listing claim
- Reviews say the cooking plate does not lift off
- Most of the first 50 reviews are from outside the UK, and dimensions are missing
Best for: A lower-priced open plate when you accept a fixed surface and thin UK review evidence
Less suitable: A contact-grill buyer, or anyone who needs a published plate size before delivery
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal Giant Plancha CB631D10
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£91
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(336)
- Type
- Electric plancha
- Programmes
- 5 settings
- Sensor
- No
- Removable plates
- No
- Opens flat
- Open plate
- Wattage
- 2300 W
- Stated portions
- Up to 12
- Weight
- 3.2 kg
Common questions
Does the cooking plate come off?
The listing does not say. Several reviews say the plate is fixed, so fat in the gaps has to be cleaned on the whole unit.
Is it PFAS-free?
The Amazon material line says lead-free, PFAS-free and PFOA-free. That is a listing claim, not a test by this comparison.
How large is the surface?
The listing gives no square-centimetre figure. It claims meals for up to 12 people. That portion line is not a measured serving.
Our view
The SuperGrill 3-in-1 GC520DG1 is a 2,200 W grill that lists contact, barbecue and oven modes, an 800 cm² plate and a 180-degree opening, at £114.99. It has 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, largely from the United Kingdom, and the listing weight is 3.18 kg, lighter than the sensor OptiGrills. UK reviewers use the large plate for family meals and sandwiches, and one says sandwiches took about a minute. The plates come off, and the listing claims vertical storage with a plate lock. The complaint that comes back is the hinge: several reviews say the top plate sags because it is supported on one side, and that it sits at an angle when raised. The drip tray is called flimsy, a sticker on the top is hard to remove, and some kitchens cannot store the 37.8 × 43.7 × 17.5 cm body. One review says a unit broke within two months; that is one report, not a failure rate.
Pros
- Opens to 180 degrees for a closed grill, an open plate and a raised position
- 800 cm² plate and removable plates at £114.99
- Lighter than the sensor OptiGrills in this set, at 3.18 kg
- Vertical storage is on the listing when the cupboard is tall enough
Cons
- Several UK reviews say the top plate sags on a one-sided hinge
- Too large for some cupboards despite the storage claim
- Drip tray called flimsy; one review reports a failure within two months
Best for: Households who want one chassis for closed grilling and an open plate, and who can accept the hinge
Less suitable: Buyers who need a level lid for even contact, or a thickness-sensor programme
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal SuperGrill 3-in-1 GC520DG1
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£115
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(146)
- Type
- 3-in-1 contact grill
- Programmes
- 3 settings
- Sensor
- No
- Removable plates
- Yes
- Opens flat
- Yes
- Wattage
- 2200 W
- Cooking surface
- 800 cm²
- Stated portions
- Up to 8
- Dishwasher-safe plates
- Yes
- Weight
- 3.18 kg
- Voltage
- 220 V
Common questions
Can it open flat?
The listing says a 180-degree opening, contact, barbecue and oven modes, plus vertical storage with a plate lock.
Does the lid sit level?
Several UK reviews say the top plate sags because the hinge is supported on one side, and that it sits wonky in the raised position.
Is it easy to store?
The listing says vertical storage. Reviewers who like the size also say it is too big for some cupboards.
Our view
The table grill BG90C814 is a 2,300 W open grate listed at 230 V and £57.10, with 4.3 stars from 747 reviews. The specification block says the recommended use is outdoor, while a sales bullet asks whether it can be used indoors and claims less smoke with a water tray. There is one power level, and reviewers say the heat is on or off and that food can burn, so you move pieces rather than turning a dial down. The listing prints about 1,622 cm² and two dimension lines, 42 × 53.5 × 17 cm and 46.6 × 34.9 × 10.6 cm, and reviewers say the useful grate is smaller and sits loose enough to lift with stuck food. It weighs 2.1 kg, which is why people mention a balcony or a table. The first 50 reviews are not UK-dated: one from Sweden says the element died within a week, and one from France says an element failed after about three years of weekly use, which are single reports. Follow the manual for this model before you treat the indoor bullet as permission.
Pros
- Lowest price in this set, at £57.10, listed at 230 V and 2,300 W
- 2.1 kg, so it is easy to lift onto a table
- Simple on/off heat that reviewers use for sausages and chops
- Sales bullets claim a two-year warranty and manufacture in France
Cons
- No heat settings; reviewers say food burns on full power
- The specification block says outdoor, and reviewers dispute the grate size
- The first 50 reviews are not UK-dated, and the grate is described as loose
Best for: Occasional outdoor or balcony cooking where on/off heat is enough
Less suitable: Indoor weeknight steak, or anyone who needs a temperature dial
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal Table Grill BG90C814
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£57
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(747)
- Type
- Open table grill
- Programmes
- On/off
- Sensor
- No
- Removable plates
- Loose grate
- Opens flat
- Open grate
- Wattage
- 2300 W
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- Voltage
- 230 V
Common questions
Can it be used indoors?
A bullet asks that question and claims less smoke with a water tray. The specification block says recommended use Outdoor. Follow the manual for this model.
Is there a thermostat?
The listing shows one power level. Reviewers say there is no heat setting, only on/off, and that food can burn.
Is the grate the size in the listing?
The listing prints about 1,622 cm² and two different dimension lines. Reviewers say the useful grate is smaller than advertised.
Our view
The OptiGrill One GC7P08G0 is a 2,000 W sensor grill with a listed 600 cm² plate and a manual mode up to 270°C, priced at £91.63 in this scrape. The amazon.co.uk sample is 4.1 from 19 reviews, all read as United Kingdom, which is too small for a reliability claim. The reviewers who like it say it is easy to clean, cooks both sides, and feels smaller than a large OptiGrill, though the listing is still 22.7 × 40.4 × 22.7 cm and 5.44 kg. Several of those 19 reviews say the buttons arrived in German, with an English sticker in the box. Two UK reviews say the unit tripped the supply, one of them on a replacement as well. Auto mode was weak on steak for one reviewer even at the listed 270°C. If a grill keeps tripping, stop using it and contact the seller.
Pros
- Sensor cooking and a manual mode listed up to 270°C on a 600 cm² plate
- Lower scrape price than the Plus and the Elite, at £91.63
- Reviewers who kept it describe cleaning as straightforward
- Listed body 22.7 × 40.4 × 22.7 cm, smaller than the Plus XL
Cons
- Only 19 reviews, at 4.1 stars
- German button labels reported on UK deliveries
- Two UK reviews say it tripped the electrics, including a replacement unit
Best for: A buyer who will check the panel language on arrival and return a unit that trips
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a large UK review base before trusting a sensor grill
Specifications
- Model
- Tefal OptiGrill One GC7P08G0
- Brand
- Tefal
- Price
- ∼£92
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(19)
- Type
- Sensor contact grill
- Programmes
- Automatic
- Sensor
- Yes
- Removable plates
- Listed
- Wattage
- 2000 W
- Cooking surface
- 600 cm²
- Weight
- 5.44 kg
Common questions
Are the buttons in English?
Several of the 19 UK reviews say the panel arrived in German, with an English sticker in the box.
Does it trip the electrics?
Two UK reviews say it tripped the supply, one of them on a replacement unit as well. Stop using a grill that keeps tripping and contact the seller.
How many reviews are on the listing?
The scrape shows 4.1 from 19 reviews. That is too few for a strong reliability claim.
How we compared
For this comparison we scored nine amazon.co.uk listings kept on 15 October 2026. Each score uses the star rating, the size and origin of the review base, cooking control and plates, everyday practicality, and value inside this set. Deductions cover conflicting electrical details, a repeated defect theme, and review samples that are not UK-dated. This is an editorial score for this set, not a laboratory test.
1
Star evidence
40%The amazon.co.uk star rating divided by 5, multiplied by 40, then rounded. A 4.7 average starts higher than a 4.1.
2
Review-base confidence
15%Up to 15 points for a large, mostly UK review sample. A very small count, or a sample whose first reviews are not UK-dated, scores lower.
3
Cooking control and plates
20%Sensor programmes with removable plates score highest. A dial with removable plates sits in the middle. A fixed plancha plate scores lower. An on/off grate scores lowest.
4
Everyday practicality
15%Listed size and weight, and the complaints that show up in use, including a short cord, a hinge and storage.
5
Value inside this set
10%The scrape price set against what the listing actually offers. The lowest price is not automatically the best value.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Tefal electric grill buying guide
Use this section to name the job before you compare stars. The table ranks nine amazon.co.uk listings from 15 October 2026: sensor contact grills, a dial press, a grill that opens flat, two planchas and an on/off table grill. It does not time a cook, and it does not treat a coloured lamp as a food thermometer. Weeknight cooks need programmes and a plate that comes off. A shared griddle is a different job. A small kitchen needs the footprint and the plug checked on arrival.
What is a Tefal electric grill?
A Tefal electric grill on this page is one of three jobs. A hinged contact grill cooks both sides. An open plancha is a flat plate you move food on. A table grill is an open grate with on/off heat. OptiGrill models add programmes and a thickness sensor. The Ultra Compact GC3050 and the SuperGrill are contact grills with a dial or a 180-degree opening. The Booster and the Giant Plancha are flat griddles.
Best for
- Households with worktop space who want programmes and plates that come off
- A smaller kitchen that wants a basic press after the plug has been checked
Not ideal for
- Anyone who would treat a rare lamp as proof a burger or frozen chicken is cooked
- A buyer who needs a confirmed UK voltage and a plate that lifts off on every plancha
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Food on the plates before preheat finishes
Tefal says that can force manual mode. Wait until the grill says it is ready, then add the food. A programme only helps if the sensor is actually in its automatic cycle.
- 2
Trusting a rare lamp for a burger
Programmes are not a thermometer. Poultry and pork need to be cooked through. Burgers and sausages should not be pink at home, and a Tefal guide tells UK users not to cook chicken breast from frozen.
- 3
Reading one coating line across the range
Current OptiGrill shop text says PTFE-coated plates. The Booster listing says PTFE-free and the Giant Plancha listing says PFAS-free. Those lines are not interchangeable, and a dishwasher-safe plancha plate does not mean the plate lifts off.
What to weigh up
Type and plates
HighType is the first split, because a contact grill, a plancha and a table grill do different jobs. Two-sided contact grilling is what the OptiGrill models and the GC3050 are for. A flat plate you move food on is the plancha: the Booster and the Giant Plancha. SuperGrill and GC3050 reviewers also cook with the lid open. The table grill is on/off heat, and its specification block says outdoor. Plates are the next check. OptiGrill, SuperGrill and GC3050 listings say the plates come off.
Sensor, power and plug
HighA programme is not a thermometer. Poultry, pork, burgers and sausages still need to be cooked through. Food Standards Agency guidance is 70°C for 2 minutes in the middle, or the published equivalents, and burgers and sausages should not be pink at home. A Tefal guide tells UK users not to cook chicken breast from frozen and to cook burgers well done. Tefal also says food on the plates before preheat finishes can force manual mode. Size and power sit beside that.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Shared flat plate
You want one open surface for meat and vegetables, and you will turn the food. The Booster lists a boost zone and about 1,500 cm². The Giant Plancha is the lower scrape price. Reviews on both say the plate stays on the body.
Small-kitchen press
You want a basic hinged press once you have seen the plug. The Ultra Compact GC3050 lists five settings and removable plates at 32 × 32 × 14 cm. The OptiGrill One is only for a buyer who can live with 19 reviews, German-panel reports and tripping reports.
Common questions about Tefal electric grills
Which Tefal electric grill is the top pick here?
The OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 is the top pick in this set: 4.7 from 2,766 amazon.co.uk reviews, nine programmes, a thickness sensor and a large removable plate, at £129.99 on 15 October 2026. Tefal UK describes about 800 cm² and a 6–8 portion claim, which is not a weighed serving. The listing prints two dimension lines, and UK reviews often call the cord extremely short. The Ultra Compact GC3050 is the best value at £109.
How much does a Tefal electric grill cost on amazon.co.uk?
On 15 October 2026 the scrape ran from £57.10 for the table grill to £198.80 for the OptiGrill Elite. In between: Giant Plancha £91.49, OptiGrill One £91.63, Ultra Compact GC3050 £109, SuperGrill £114.99, Booster £129, OptiGrill+ XL £129.99 and OptiGrill+ £155.55. A same-day snippet had the Plus XL nearer £136 and the Elite nearer £197. The Tefal UK shop listed the Elite at £229.99 and the OptiGrill+ at £184.99. Entry is under £80 and mid is about £90–£130.
What should you check before you buy a Tefal electric grill?
Start with the job: a hinged contact grill, an open plancha, or the table grill. Then check whether the plates come off, and that the plug is a fused UK 3-pin BS 1363 plug for 230 V mains. Wattage here is about 2,000–2,300 W, and current OptiGrill shop cords are 0.8 m, so the socket needs to sit beside the worktop. Programmes are not a thermometer. Poultry, pork, burgers and sausages still need to be cooked through.
Is a Tefal plancha the same as an OptiGrill?
No. An OptiGrill is a hinged contact grill with programmes and a thickness sensor. The Booster and the Giant Plancha are flat griddles: you move the food, and reviews say the plate stays on the body. The SuperGrill and the GC3050 can also be used with the lid open. The BG90C814 is an on/off table grill, and its specification block says outdoor. The Tefal contact grill page is the hinged-press comparison beside this one.
Can you trust the coloured lamp for a burger?
No. A programme is not a thermometer. Food Standards Agency guidance is 70°C for 2 minutes in the middle, or the published equivalents. Poultry and pork should be cooked through, and burgers and sausages should not be pink at home. A Tefal guide tells UK users not to cook chicken breast from frozen and to cook burgers well done. Tefal also says food on the plates before preheat finishes can force manual mode.
Can these grills replace a garden barbecue?
Most of this set are kitchen contact grills or planchas. The table grill is the exception to read twice: a sales bullet asks about indoor use and a water tray, while the specification block says recommended use Outdoor. Follow that model’s manual. A garden barbecue brings fuel, smoke and space rules that a worktop grill does not answer. Do not treat a coloured lamp, or a water-tray bullet, as permission to cook burgers rare.
Does the 15-year parts line mean a free new grill?
No. Tefal’s repair page, from 1 January 2022, is spare parts for 15 years at a fair price for products in that scheme. It is not a free replacement if the coating wears. Current OptiGrill shop text says PTFE-coated plates. The Booster listing says PTFE-free and the Giant Plancha listing says PFAS-free. Those lines are not interchangeable, and they were not checked on a unit here. A faulty new unit is a Consumer Rights Act 2015 matter with the retailer.
Why is the cheapest grill not the best value?
The table grill BG90C814 is £57.10, the lowest scrape price, with one power level and an outdoor line in the specification block. Reviewers also dispute the grate size. The best value in this set is the Ultra Compact GC3050 at £109: removable plates and 4.6 from 4,630 reviews. Many of those UK reviews date from 2012 to 2017, and one April 2017 review reported a German plug, so check the plug you receive.
Our verdict
Nine amazon.co.uk listings cover sensor contact grills, a dial press, a 180-degree grill, two planchas and an on/off table grill. The OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 is the top pick: the highest score in the set, 4.7 from 2,766 reviews, nine programmes and a large removable plate at £129.99. The best value is the Ultra Compact GC3050 at £109, with removable plates and 4.6 from 4,630 reviews. Many of those UK reviews are old, and one 2017 review reported a German plug. The £57.10 table grill is cheaper and scores lower because it has one power level and an outdoor line in the specification block.
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Tefal OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40
Highest score in this set: 4.7 from 2,766 reviews, nine programmes and a large removable plate at £129.99. Two points off for conflicting dimension lines.
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Tefal Ultra Compact GC3050
£109, removable plates and 4.6 from 4,630 reviews. Many UK reviews date from 2012–2017, and a 2017 review reported a German plug.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Sources
Listing prices and ratings are from amazon.co.uk on 15 October 2026. The public sources below cover food safety, electrical rules and Tefal UK pages.
- Food Standards Agency: Cooking your food (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Food Standards Agency: Burgers (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First: Portable grills (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Tefal UK: OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Tefal UK shop: OptiGrill Elite GC750D40 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Tefal UK: Repairability (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk listings for the nine kept ASINs (retrieved 15 October 2026)
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