This page used to review the Aigostar non-stick panini press, a 1000W grill-style press. That model isn’t available on Amazon UK any more. If you were after a press for paninis, toasties and warming flatbreads, here’s what we’d buy now.
The pick: Breville 3-Slice Sandwich Press
The Breville Sandwich/Panini Press (VST025) is the closest match to the old Aigostar: it’s 1000W, it has flat non-stick plates rather than toastie pockets, and the top plate floats, so it sits evenly on a thin wrap or a fat ciabatta alike.
- Large plates with room for up to three sandwiches at once
- A floating top plate that adjusts to the thickness of the bread
- Flat, non-stick coated aluminium plates for easy wiping
- Stands upright for storage, with a cool-touch handle, non-slip feet and a cord wrap
Breville pitches it for paninis, ciabatta, tea cakes and crumpets, and for warming pittas, tortillas and naan. It’s rated 4.6 stars from nearly 15,000 reviews on Amazon UK.
Who it suits: anyone who makes lunch at home and wants something quicker and crisper than a frying pan. Three sandwiches at once is handy for a family.
The honest downside: the listing doesn’t mention removable plates, so expect to clean it by wiping the plates down rather than putting them in the dishwasher. Do it while they’re still slightly warm and it’s not a big job.
Runner-up: Aigostar 2-Slice Compact Sandwich Press
If you liked the Aigostar brand and want something smaller, the Aigostar 2-Slice Compact Sandwich Press is their current model. It’s a 750W press with deep flat plates and a floating top plate, ready lights, and it stands upright for storage. It has fewer reviews, around 360 at 4.0 stars, and it’s smaller and less powerful than the Breville.
For most people, the Breville is the safer buy.
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