The raclette grill that turns dinner into a two-hour cheese party
“Viral pick for hosting season: BOSKA has been making cheese tools in the Netherlands for generations, and a raclette table where everyone melts their own is the rare dinner that photographs itself.”
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A raclette grill is a tabletop unit with a grill surface on top and eight small pans underneath. Everyone at the table loads a pan with cheese and whatever else they want, slides it under the heating element, and pours it over potatoes and charcuterie when it bubbles. The BOSKA Raclette Party seats eight and comes with the pans and spatulas. Because the cooking happens at the table over a couple of hours, it changes the shape of the evening: less time in the kitchen, more time sitting. Best fit: dinner-party hosts, families who want a low-effort special-occasion meal, and the stretch from October through the holidays when this kind of thing gets pulled out weekly.
Pros
- Serves eight, so it works for an actual dinner party rather than a couple
- Grill top and cheese pans run at the same time, so meat and cheese cook together
- From a Dutch cheese-tool maker rather than a generic appliance brand
- Pans and spatulas included, nothing extra to buy before the first use
Cons
- It is a single-purpose appliance that will live in a cupboard for most of the year
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Frequently asked questions
What cheese do I actually need for this?
Traditional raclette cheese melts best and is sold pre-sliced at most well-stocked grocery stores. Gruyere, young gouda, and fontina also work. Avoid anything aged hard, since it separates instead of melting.
What do you serve with it?
Small boiled potatoes, cornichons, pickled onions, cured meats, and crusty bread are the standard spread. Mushrooms, peppers, and shrimp all grill well on the top plate.
How long does it take to heat up?
Give it about 10 minutes before the first round. After that the pans melt a serving in roughly 3 to 5 minutes depending on how full you pack them.
Are the pans dishwasher safe?
The pans and spatulas generally are; the base unit with the heating element never goes in water. Check the included instructions for your specific model before running a load.
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