Tag: Party Grill

Large raclette grills or multi-grill set-ups to accommodate groups of 7 or more people.

to skew or not to skew?

Skewers on a Raclette Grill: Yes or No?

Jen

Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

Human ingenuity is a beautiful thing. It’s what gave us the wheel, the printing press, and the ability to put a camera on a phone. But that same ingenuity, when applied to raclette grills, sometimes gives us… skewers.

You can balance skewers across a raclette grill. The heat source is there. The sticks fit. Physics does not object. But much like you can eat cereal with a fork or wear socks with sandals, the fact that it’s possible doesn’t make it a good life choice.

Why the Answer Is No

Here’s the thing: raclette isn’t just a cooking method. It’s a philosophy.

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swissmar 8 person classic cast iron reversible raclette grill

Review: Swissmar Classic 8-Person Raclette

Jen

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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family raclette dinner

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Raclette Party

Jen

Hosting a raclette party is less about being a master chef and more about being a master of ceremonies. It is the ultimate low-stress, high-reward dinner party format. You aren’t stuck in the kitchen while your guests wait in the living room—the cooking happens right at the table, turning dinner into the activity. You are simply helping to curate the experince as the raclette party host.

A step-by-step guide to hosting a memorable raclette grill event.

Step 1: Size Your Grill Correctly

Before you send the invites, check your gear. A common mistake is buying a grill that matches your guest count exactly. You’ll want to consider the shape of your table and gues count when considering which raclette grill machine to use for your event.

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