We reviewed the OSTBA sandwich maker on this page, a simple toastie maker with non-stick plates and indicator lights. It isn’t available on Amazon UK any more. If you just want a reliable machine for proper sealed toasties, this is the one we’d buy now.

Tower Deep Fill Sandwich Maker T27013

The pick: Tower Deep Fill Sandwich Maker

The Tower Deep Fill Sandwich Maker (T27013) does the same job the OSTBA did, with deeper plates. It makes two toasties at a time in four pocket moulds, sealed at the edges, so the cheese stays in the sandwich rather than on the plates.

  • Extra-deep moulds for generously filled toasties
  • 900W, so it heats up quickly
  • Non-stick plates that need little or no oil or butter
  • Automatic temperature control
  • A 1-year guarantee, extended to 3 years if you register it with Tower

It’s rated 4.5 stars from over 5,600 reviews on Amazon UK.

Who it suits: toastie lovers, students and families who want a quick hot lunch. Deep plates mean you can use thick bread and plenty of filling without the lid refusing to shut.

The honest downside: it’s a toastie maker and nothing else. There’s no waffle or flat grill option, and the listing doesn’t mention removable plates, so plan on cleaning it with a damp cloth rather than the dishwasher. If you want one machine for several jobs, look at a 3-in-1 with swappable plates instead.

For straightforward sealed toasties, though, the Tower Deep Fill is hard to fault.

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