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product_id: 1135421
title: "ESB-301F Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean, White"
brand: "elite gourmet"
price: "€ 52.44"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Elite Gourmet"
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region: Netherlands
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# 1000W rapid heat Nonstick cast iron plate Adjustable temp control ESB-301F Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean, White

**Brand:** elite gourmet
**Price:** € 52.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your countertop game with Elite Gourmet’s sleek, powerful hot plate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ESB-301F Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean, White by elite gourmet
- **How much does it cost?** € 52.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/1135421-esb-301f-countertop-single-cast-iron-burner-1000-watts-electric)

## Best For

- elite gourmet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elite gourmet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Power indicator light and non-skid feet keep your cooking stable and worry-free.
- • **Effortless Cleanup:** Nonstick cast iron surface wipes clean in seconds—because your time is valuable.
- • **Powerful 1000W Heating:** Boil, simmer, or keep warm with fast, reliable heat that fits your busy lifestyle.
- • **Sleek & Compact Design:** Space-saving white finish fits seamlessly in any modern kitchen, office, or on-the-go setup.
- • **Precision Temperature Control:** Easily dial in LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH settings for perfect cooking every time.

## Overview

The Elite Gourmet ESB-301F is a compact, 1000-watt electric hot plate featuring a durable nonstick cast iron cooking surface, adjustable temperature controls, and safety indicators. Designed for fast, consistent heating and easy cleaning, it’s perfect for professionals and multitaskers needing a reliable extra burner at home, office, or on the go.

## Description

Cooking is quick, easy and consistent with the Elite Gourmet Electric Single Buffet Burner. This portable electric hot plate offers reliable heating and takes up minimal cooking space. At 1,000 watts, it heats up quickly with an adjustable temperature knob. The non-stick cast iron hot plate will ensure even cooking and makes clean up a breeze. It features adjustable temperature control with Off, Warm, Low, Medium, and High settings. The heavy duty cast-iron flat heating plate is easy to clean. The cool-touch base and non-skid rubber feet for stable cooking. It's perfect when you need an extra heat source for holiday cooking and entertaining, or simply use it to keep food warm at a buffet station.

Review: Works very well. - I bought the burner to temporarily place in my barbeque for smoking five 2# blocks of sharp cheddar cheese for gifting my daughters. Aluminum foil, a steel pan and the smoking pellets (I use apple wood) make the actual smoking setup. A wire rack to set the cheese on next to the smoker setup. Quite simple and easy to use. Just remember to tent foil off the burner so that the cheese can't 'see' the burner. Make sure the barbeque is off and fully cooled. We only use the barbeque as a smoke container - we never turn the barbeque on, never. Never turn the barbecue on during smoking. Always use a cooled barbeque to begin smoking. Also when done smoking always remember the wood pellets in the steel pan are burning. Let them burn in a safe location. Do not pour water on the burning wood pellets in the steel pan while they are sitting on the ELECTRIC burner. If you must, unplug the ELECTRIC burner then pour water on the wood pellets in the steel pan. I place the burner on the barbeque rack on one side. I fill the steel pan with how much smoking pellets I want to use (usually ½ to ¾ full of pellets and NO WATER) and fold a doubled over layer of aluminum foil to seal the pan with pellets. Make the doubled over aluminum foil sufficient long so after folding like a top pie crust on the pan, it can be directed out and down the shield the burner element from the cheese. Put five or six random small ⅛ inch or so holes in the doubled over aluminum foil on top of and sealing the pan to let the smoke out. I don't want the aluminum foil to melt or bump something and short out so mine hangs out and down below the burner but does not ever actually touch the burner. But it can be very close (¼ inch away) just not touching the burner. Place the cheese on a cooking oil sprayed wire rack or stainless wire splash screen far away from the aluminum foil sealed, apple wood pellet partially filled smoke maker pan and burner (also inside the barbeque just on the extreme other side of the inside of the barbeque). Turn the burner to about '6' to get the wood pellets to burn then drop the burner down to #2 to #4 to sustain burning and smoking. Close the lid on the barbecue and let it smoke away. The barbecue will warm some from the smoking energy. I do my cheese smoking when it is cool outside (preferably less than 55°F). This helps keep the cheese from melting. I notice a lot of smoke wafting from the barbeque and that is normal. When it is in the 40's outside, I place something over the barbeque to slow the loss of smoke to retain some heat in the burning smoke pellets pan. A plastic large lawn bag over the barbeque helps retain the smoke and keep things going on a cold day. I generally smoke with as cool a smoke as possible by doing it on a cool day out of the sun or preferably at night. I let the smoke go for at least ½ hour, but usually 1 hour. I smoke raw meat the same way and at the same time. Just position the meat closest to the burner and keep it and it's drips off the cheese. Don't put the cheese on the bloody rack. That's it. In the morning after everything is cooked down, I remove the burner and wipe it down, I remove the pan to the sidewalk. Remove the aluminum foil and fill the burnt pellets in the pan with water and let the burnt wood pellets soak in the steel pan underwater for an hour stirring occasionally to ensure any microembers are extinguished. Then I place the burnt wood pellets in a steel container STEEL CONTAINER away from the house, car, outbuildings, etc. And on garbage day the the garbage cans to the curb then decanted the water off into the grass and dumped the extinguished and soaked burnt smoking pellets directly into the garbage can AT THE CURB away from cars, trailers, etc. The charred wood pellets help deodorize the garbage can. This is an electric burner review and it works perfectly, controllably, stable, and reliably to smoke cheese inside a closed lid barbeque. I can only imagine how well it will work operating as it was designed to as a burner on the table.
Review: Much, much better than many reviews report - I almost didn't order one of these because of so many negative reviews. But I have to tell you, it works wonderfully and I am extremely happy with it after 3 weeks of use. I use it nearly every day, at least once a day. Packaging is solid. The unit boils water with no problems whatsoever. Just to give readers an idea how I tend to use this hot plate, I mainly use it to boil water for making soups and ramen, or to boil rice and beans. Being single, I only need to cook for one person, so the amount of water I need to boil never exceeds 3 cups at a time. This unit provides plenty of power to do this (can't remember for sure, but I believe this hot plate is 1000 watts). I never need to use it for more than 12 minutes or so at a time. It boils 2 1/2 cups of water in about 7 minutes (very respectable in my opinion). When I'm making just rice or rice and beans, I bring it to a boil for 5 minutes, then I turn the unit off because I place the pot I'm using into an insulated pot cozy for 20 minutes more to finish cooking without the need to use more energy. Some reviewers reported the power indicator light goes out. And yes, sometimes it does. This is because once the iron plate heats up to temperature, the heat element turns itself on and off to maintain the temperature you have selected, not because it's shorting out. The first 2 or 3 times I used the hot plate, there was a faint smell from the hot plate. Most likely it was from a factory coating placed on the heating element when it was manufactured to protect it from corrosion during shipping/storage. After using it a couple of times, I smell nothing but good food cooking. I was never concerned about it catching fire, like other reviewers have reported. I don't know how long some reviewers who left negative opinions were using this hot plate, and maybe they really did have major issues with this particular model of hot plate. But no one with problems mentions how long they had the unit on before experiencing their issues. Since I don't plan on making seven course meals on this single burner hot plate, and don't need to have it on more than 15 minutes at a time, I don't expect to ever have a problem with this product. Even if this hot plate conks out on me right now, I feel it was well worth the twenty bucks. I suspect it will last a very long time because the build quality is very simple but durable, maybe with the excemption of the temperature selection knob which feels a little flimsy (though it is not wobbly or jiggly, just a little too easy to turn in my opinion). But I'm only planning on using that to dial to the temperature I need, not swing on it. It turns on, it turns off. When you're done with it, unplug it like you should unplug every other appliance that's not being used. Extremely pleased with this product. In fact, in the time it took to boot up my computer and write this review, my rice was finishing cooking in it's pot cozy. And now it's done. I have no complaints whatsoever, and I would highly recommend this hot plate for someone like myself who wishes to make very simple meals. Update, August 2013: Had this hot plate for 2 1/2 years now, and it continues to work fine after nearly daily use. The temperature selection knob has gotten a little wobbly, and it feels like it could pull off if I were to try to do so, but it seems to work equally well today as when it was brand new. For a $20 hot plate it could burn out tomorrow and I'd still be pleased with the service it's given me (though I expect it will continue to work for years to come).

## Features

- EASY TO CLEAN: 6.4-inch Cast Iron flat cooking plate is nonstick and easy to clean with a damp cloth or non abrasive sponge
- ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Quickly reach and sustain the desired LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH heat settings with the variable temperature knob to keep food warm or boil hot water.
- BUILT IN SAFETY: Power indicator light on the front of the burner reminds users when the item is powered ON; non skid feet ensures the burner remains stable during use.
- COMPACT & PORTABLE: The compact size of our burner makes it an easily accessible item to take on the go wherever an extra cooking device is needed, at school, office, camping trips or home.
- Efficient Power - With a wattage of 1000 Watts, the hot plate and individual temperature controls provides sufficient heat for all your cooking needs.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000B2WOWE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,254 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #68 in Countertop Burners |
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
| Burner type | Sealed |
| Color | White |
| Controls Type | Knob |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (8,644) |
| Date First Available | August 3, 2008 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00717056118060 |
| Heating Elements | 1 |
| Included Components | Hot Plate |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
| Item model number | ESB-301F |
| Manufacture Year | 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Elite Cuisine |
| Material | Plastic |
| Power Source | electric |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5"D x 8.7"W x 9.5"H |
| Special Feature | Manual |
| UPC | 717056118060 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elite Gourmet
- **Burner type:** Sealed
- **Color:** White
- **Controls Type:** Knob
- **Heating Elements:** 1
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 3.5"D x 8.7"W x 9.5"H
- **Special Feature:** Manual
- **Voltage:** 120
- **Wattage:** 1000 watts

## Images

![ESB-301F Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean, White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614ZKy9FBwL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the burner size**
A: the large burner is 6.5 inches diameter.
the small burner is 5 inches diameter.
the large burner is 930 watts.
the small burner is 605 watts.
with bother burners on at the same time is 1490 watts.
that could be an inaccuracy in my killawatt.
i forgot to do a surface temperature measurement. my bad.

**Q: I would likely use this only near the table in a small skillet to keep some things warm (e.g., naan).  Seems like it would work for that purpose?**
A: I use this to keep a metal coffee carafe warm. Works fine. When needed, I will also use it to keep other things warm. I did not get it for the purpose of heating or cooking.

**Q: Is this hot place safe to use in a science classroom with glass beakers?**
A: I would think that the hot plate could be used in the science classroom, remembering that some of the glass beakers had a direct flame under them.

**Q: will it boil water in 12" diameter steamer pot**
A: This MaxiMatic is the second single burner I have owned.  I remember reading that one should not use a pot or pan that is wider than the burner.  (Possibly for safety reasons - - think  of accidentally tilting.  The model I have is ~ 8 1/2" in width.)  12" pots or pans would overhang.  Also, my burner is elevated about 3 1/4" above the cabinet top surface.  (Easier to tilt an overhanging pot or pan.)  The burner is certainly powerful enough to bring liquids to boil.  I actually use mine more than the burners on my range top.  So convenient, and has good levels of controls to adjust for whatever food is to be cooked.)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works very well.
*by P***R on September 11, 2023*

I bought the burner to temporarily place in my barbeque for smoking five 2# blocks of sharp cheddar cheese for gifting my daughters. Aluminum foil, a steel pan and the smoking pellets (I use apple wood) make the actual smoking setup. A wire rack to set the cheese on next to the smoker setup. Quite simple and easy to use. Just remember to tent foil off the burner so that the cheese can't 'see' the burner. Make sure the barbeque is off and fully cooled. We only use the barbeque as a smoke container - we never turn the barbeque on, never. Never turn the barbecue on during smoking. Always use a cooled barbeque to begin smoking. Also when done smoking always remember the wood pellets in the steel pan are burning. Let them burn in a safe location. Do not pour water on the burning wood pellets in the steel pan while they are sitting on the ELECTRIC burner. If you must, unplug the ELECTRIC burner then pour water on the wood pellets in the steel pan. I place the burner on the barbeque rack on one side. I fill the steel pan with how much smoking pellets I want to use (usually ½ to ¾ full of pellets and NO WATER) and fold a doubled over layer of aluminum foil to seal the pan with pellets. Make the doubled over aluminum foil sufficient long so after folding like a top pie crust on the pan, it can be directed out and down the shield the burner element from the cheese. Put five or six random small ⅛ inch or so holes in the doubled over aluminum foil on top of and sealing the pan to let the smoke out. I don't want the aluminum foil to melt or bump something and short out so mine hangs out and down below the burner but does not ever actually touch the burner. But it can be very close (¼ inch away) just not touching the burner. Place the cheese on a cooking oil sprayed wire rack or stainless wire splash screen far away from the aluminum foil sealed, apple wood pellet partially filled smoke maker pan and burner (also inside the barbeque just on the extreme other side of the inside of the barbeque). Turn the burner to about '6' to get the wood pellets to burn then drop the burner down to #2 to #4 to sustain burning and smoking. Close the lid on the barbecue and let it smoke away. The barbecue will warm some from the smoking energy. I do my cheese smoking when it is cool outside (preferably less than 55°F). This helps keep the cheese from melting. I notice a lot of smoke wafting from the barbeque and that is normal. When it is in the 40's outside, I place something over the barbeque to slow the loss of smoke to retain some heat in the burning smoke pellets pan. A plastic large lawn bag over the barbeque helps retain the smoke and keep things going on a cold day. I generally smoke with as cool a smoke as possible by doing it on a cool day out of the sun or preferably at night. I let the smoke go for at least ½ hour, but usually 1 hour. I smoke raw meat the same way and at the same time. Just position the meat closest to the burner and keep it and it's drips off the cheese. Don't put the cheese on the bloody rack. That's it. In the morning after everything is cooked down, I remove the burner and wipe it down, I remove the pan to the sidewalk. Remove the aluminum foil and fill the burnt pellets in the pan with water and let the burnt wood pellets soak in the steel pan underwater for an hour stirring occasionally to ensure any microembers are extinguished. Then I place the burnt wood pellets in a steel container STEEL CONTAINER away from the house, car, outbuildings, etc. And on garbage day the the garbage cans to the curb then decanted the water off into the grass and dumped the extinguished and soaked burnt smoking pellets directly into the garbage can AT THE CURB away from cars, trailers, etc. The charred wood pellets help deodorize the garbage can. This is an electric burner review and it works perfectly, controllably, stable, and reliably to smoke cheese inside a closed lid barbeque. I can only imagine how well it will work operating as it was designed to as a burner on the table.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much, much better than many reviews report
*by T***A on March 20, 2011*

I almost didn't order one of these because of so many negative reviews. But I have to tell you, it works wonderfully and I am extremely happy with it after 3 weeks of use. I use it nearly every day, at least once a day. Packaging is solid. The unit boils water with no problems whatsoever. Just to give readers an idea how I tend to use this hot plate, I mainly use it to boil water for making soups and ramen, or to boil rice and beans. Being single, I only need to cook for one person, so the amount of water I need to boil never exceeds 3 cups at a time. This unit provides plenty of power to do this (can't remember for sure, but I believe this hot plate is 1000 watts). I never need to use it for more than 12 minutes or so at a time. It boils 2 1/2 cups of water in about 7 minutes (very respectable in my opinion). When I'm making just rice or rice and beans, I bring it to a boil for 5 minutes, then I turn the unit off because I place the pot I'm using into an insulated pot cozy for 20 minutes more to finish cooking without the need to use more energy. Some reviewers reported the power indicator light goes out. And yes, sometimes it does. This is because once the iron plate heats up to temperature, the heat element turns itself on and off to maintain the temperature you have selected, not because it's shorting out. The first 2 or 3 times I used the hot plate, there was a faint smell from the hot plate. Most likely it was from a factory coating placed on the heating element when it was manufactured to protect it from corrosion during shipping/storage. After using it a couple of times, I smell nothing but good food cooking. I was never concerned about it catching fire, like other reviewers have reported. I don't know how long some reviewers who left negative opinions were using this hot plate, and maybe they really did have major issues with this particular model of hot plate. But no one with problems mentions how long they had the unit on before experiencing their issues. Since I don't plan on making seven course meals on this single burner hot plate, and don't need to have it on more than 15 minutes at a time, I don't expect to ever have a problem with this product. Even if this hot plate conks out on me right now, I feel it was well worth the twenty bucks. I suspect it will last a very long time because the build quality is very simple but durable, maybe with the excemption of the temperature selection knob which feels a little flimsy (though it is not wobbly or jiggly, just a little too easy to turn in my opinion). But I'm only planning on using that to dial to the temperature I need, not swing on it. It turns on, it turns off. When you're done with it, unplug it like you should unplug every other appliance that's not being used. Extremely pleased with this product. In fact, in the time it took to boot up my computer and write this review, my rice was finishing cooking in it's pot cozy. And now it's done. I have no complaints whatsoever, and I would highly recommend this hot plate for someone like myself who wishes to make very simple meals. Update, August 2013: Had this hot plate for 2 1/2 years now, and it continues to work fine after nearly daily use. The temperature selection knob has gotten a little wobbly, and it feels like it could pull off if I were to try to do so, but it seems to work equally well today as when it was brand new. For a $20 hot plate it could burn out tomorrow and I'd still be pleased with the service it's given me (though I expect it will continue to work for years to come).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ please package this better.
*by A***. on October 6, 2025*

Works great, gets hot extremely fast! But the outside of it arrived broken. I hope in the future it gets packed better.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Elite Gourmet ESB-301F Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean, White
- 250ml Beaker, Low Form Griffin, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, Double Scale, Graduated, Karter Scientific 213D33 (Single)

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