raclette grill with food on top and cheese melting in pans

What Is a Raclette Grill?

If you’ve ever been to a dinner party where everyone gathered around a tabletop appliance melting cheese and grilling meats together, you already know the magic of a raclette grill. But if you’re new to the concept, you’re in for a treat—because this is one kitchen device that turns dinner into an event.

The Short Answer

A raclette grill is a tabletop cooking appliance designed for melting raclette cheese (or a similarly meltable cheese type) in individual pans while simultaneously grilling meats, vegetables, and other ingredients on a top surface. It’s the centerpiece of a raclette party—a social dining experience where everyone cooks their own food at the table.

Unlike a traditional grill or fondue pot, a raclette grill is built for more guest participation. Each guest gets their own small pan (also known as a coupelle) to melt cheese under the heating element while…

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swissmar 8 person classic cast iron reversible raclette grill

Review: Swissmar Classic 8-Person Raclette

Today I’m taking a hard look at the Swissmar Classic 8-Person Raclette Party Grill with Reversible Cast Iron Grill Plate/Crepe Top—the model that Food & Wine has repeatedly named their Best Raclette Grill Overall.1 I’ll walk you through where it shines, where it stumbles, and what kind of host is a good or bad fit for this tabletop grill.

Note: for this review I will only be discussing the version of this grill with the cast iron (reversible) grill top.

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Boska raclette mini grill

Review: BOSKA Raclette Mini Grill

This grill is currently holding the title for best mini raclette grill because there really aren’t any consistent contenders with mini grills still available – at least for purchase in the U.S. Even so, this grill is a worthy contender because it does well to serve the basic needs of this category. I highly recommend […]

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