Swissmar KF-77081 8-Person Stelvio Raclette Party Grill with Granite Stone

Swissmar KF-77081 8-Person Stelvio Raclette Party Grill with Granite Stone

Raclette parties are fun--wish the cord were longer, though.
This Raclette Grill has the granite stone top, and it is a lot easier to clean and more elegant for parties. Note: if you are vegetarian though not vegan, you can grill your cheese below and use Boca type veggie sausages, marinated tofu and vegetables on top for a very decent, meatless raclette. The stone lets you grill any of these items. After it cools, clean-up is quite simple. If you are serious about this, and want a party, the 8-person oblong set plus stone is a wonderful way to do this.

The cord is too short on this unit. You need a pretty decent extension cord if your table is not near a counter-height outlet, as the cord isn't so long. The extension cord should be able to handle the voltage requirements as this element draws a lot of power as it heats up. The shape is rectangular, so this doesn't work so well for round tables; there are raclettes that are shaped for round tables but they don't come with granite tops.

There are grills with teflon tops,...

Raclette with easy cleanup
This raclette grill is great. Cleanup of the granite is easy, just let it cool first. Another reviewer said to let it go overnight, but I've found leaving it for 2 hours is plenty of time for it to cool. The granite is not reversible and does have a ridge on the edge to catch any juices from the meat (or whatever you're making).

While I may not be a raclette expert, I got referred to this grill by a Swiss friend. We both love it.

Entertaining is fun with this grill. I would suggest that you have 1 grill for every 4 people, rather than the 8 that the specs suggest. It can be a long night if everyone only has 1 cheese tray.

Swissmar Raclette Rocks!
This is the second raclette i've owned and this one far exceeded my expectations! The stone is solid with a small drain that goes completely around it to capture the juice from meats and is extremely easy to clean after it's cooled down. The dishes are teflon coated and the front is slightly angled to slide your food unto your plate. Excellent for entertaining family and friends with a variety for all to chose from; beef, chicken, shrimp, turkey and vegetables. More fun than a fondue!

Memorable dinner parties are easy with this elegant stainless steel Swissmar Raclette with authentic Swiss style granite stone grill top. Perfect for grilling meats, seafood, veggies on top while melting your favorite cheeses in the individual raclette dishes underneath. Dishes may also be used to prepare and cook personalized dishes. Gift boxed with 8 heat-resistant spatulas and raclette dishes. Also included is a FREE Raclette Recipe Book. Hot stone, dishes and spatulas are dishwasher safe; wipe base unit with soft damp cloth and pat dry. Do not use steel wool, wire brushes or scouring detergents. Do not submerge base unit; do not use cooking sprays on grill top surface or raclette dishes.

• 1200-watt 8-person raclette party grill with variable heat control
• Granite-stone grill top for meat, veggies, eggs, pancakes, crepes, and more
• Stay-cool handles; base wipes clean; dishwasher-safe parts
• Includes gift box with recipe book and 8 spatulas and raclette dishes
• Measures 16-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 5-3/4 inches