Waffle Iron

The aroma of freshly prepared waffles and their beautiful golden shape attract customers — a waffle station at the entrance or near the checkout is an effective impulse-buy feature or an additional dessert option. A professional waffle iron with thermostatic control ensures consistent results for every waffle, regardless of the operator’s experience. BHS supplies waffle irons to HoReCa businesses across Europe.

Types of waffle irons and waffle shapes

Belgian waffle iron — the plate grooves are deeper (25–30 mm), producing the characteristic crispy Belgian waffles with large square indentations. Belgian waffles are thicker and softer inside. Scandinavian or hjertvaffel iron — with heart-shaped patterns, the signature Scandinavian waffle shape. Thinner and crispier than Belgian waffles. American waffle iron — smaller, thinner and crispier waffles with fine squares. The typical American breakfast shape. Mini waffle iron — small waffle shapes for dessert presentation, snacks or garnishes. Available with 4–9 mini waffles in one go. Rotating waffle iron — the iron rotates to ensure even batter distribution and uniform cooking on both sides. BHS helps you choose the right shape for your menu.

Advantages of professional waffle irons

Thermostatic control — precise temperature control ensures every waffle is evenly cooked, regardless of batter quantity or operator experience. LED heating indicator — lets the operator know when the iron has reached working temperature. Dual-sided heating — simultaneous top and bottom heating ensures faster and more even cooking. Flat stainless steel exterior — easy to clean and durable. Non-stick plates — Teflon or cast-iron plates ensure waffles release easily. BHS helps you select high-quality waffle iron models.

HoReCa usage scenarios

In a café, a waffle station at the entrance or for breakfast offers freshly made Belgian waffles with fruit and whipped cream — customers queue for the aroma. In a patisserie, a mini waffle iron provides decorative mini waffle slices for dessert sets or presentation. In a hotel breakfast, a live-cooking waffle station is the most popular breakfast attraction — guests making their own waffles is a personalised experience. At a catering event, the waffle iron comes with fruit, chocolate and whipped cream toppings — in a dessert station format.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to cook one waffle? Depends on the waffle thickness, batter recipe and iron power. Thin American or Scandinavian waffles — 2–4 minutes. Thick Belgian waffles with deep grooves — 4–6 minutes. A higher-power iron (1800–2400 W) reaches working temperature faster and cooks more evenly than lower-power models. BHS advises on the specific model’s power and production speed based on your planned volume.

Is a waffle iron suitable as the only appliance for a waffle business? For a small kiosk-style waffle stand — yes, one professional waffle iron with sufficient power is fully adequate. For larger volumes of 100+ waffles per day — 2–3 irons are recommended for parallel production to avoid queues during peak hours. Commercial specialised waffle machines with a conveyor and automatic batter dosing — a separate category for large-scale production. BHS helps calculate the required capacity and offers the most suitable solution for your business.

Why choose BHS?

BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.

Delivery

We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.