Operation is simple: simply plug it in and switch it on at the plug socket. The heat indicator light will go out when it is ready to use. The Baby Grill has enough room to cook two medium fish steaks. The grill also features a rather handy bun warmer that is accessed by lifting up the clear plastic cover on the lid of the grill. The instruction manual lists the different cooking times for different foods.

If you're not too concerned about the amount of fat you eat in conventionally grilled foods, this grill may change your mind--the amount of fatty liquid collected in the drip tray from a quarter-pound burger with 92% meat content is unbelievable. Even though there is a large quantity of liquid in the tray, the burger itself remains very tasty and not at all dry.

The grill comes with a grooved spatula that makes it easy to remove food from the grill as it fits perfectly between the grooves on the grill. Removable extension feet give the unit another half-inch clearance from the work surface, enabling foods such as tacos or pitta bread to be placed at the front for easy transfer of any grilled fillings.

Cleaning the grill is a bit more time-consuming than cleaning a grill pan as you can't simply drop it in a bowl of soapy water and attack it with a scouring pad. It is very easy to clean though, as it has a non-stick coating: simply wipe it down with a damp cloth or kitchen paper.

The George Foreman Baby Grill is a must for anyone who uses a grill on a regular basis. It will reduce your fat intake while allowing you to continue eating your favourite grilled foods. The Baby Grill may be a bit on the small side for some people, but a larger Junior version is also available. It's a knockout. --Ben Curtis

Now it's just another gadget taking up room in my kitchen.

The clear lid is simply stupid. I want to toast my buns, not warm them.

My recommendation is to buy a good heavy grill pan instead, it's easier to clean and would perform the same job. It also takes up less room in the kitchen, and fit's in the dishwasher!

Save your money!


Buns alive. It's a miniature kitchen miracle!   January 17, 2004
 13 out of 16 found this review helpful

My friend Nigel Gilbert recently bought a house with no kitchen, so to soften the blow I bought him the Baby Grill. It is amazing! Far from starving, he is eating like a king. This thing takes up the space of a MegaDrive but cooks a mean burger, while warming the bun as well. Wow! If you're low on kitchen space, this is the gadget for you.