In short: the Boska Raclette Gourmet Party is the 8-person raclette grill from the Dutch cheese-tool brand, designed to look good on the table. What stands out: 1700 W, a reversible grill plate with a PFAS-free ceramic coating, a steel housing with solid beech details, small rounded pans with wooden handles, and an indicator light.
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At a glance: Boska Raclette Gourmet Party
| Feature | Boska Raclette Gourmet Party |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric raclette grill with grill plate, for 8 people (Boska) |
| Reference | 851130 (Boska) |
| Power | 1700 W, 220-240 V, type F plug (Boska) |
| Plates and coating | Reversible cooking plate, one flat side and one side with a ribbed central zone; PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating; 100% PFAS-free pans (Boska) |
| Controls | Power indicator light; no thermostat mentioned by Boska |
| Dimensions and weight | 534 x 260 x 145 mm, 3.91 kg (Boska) |
| Included accessories | Small rounded pans with solid wood handles; 8 pans according to a retailer; spatulas: not stated by Boska |
| Materials | Steel housing, solid beech wood details (Boska) |
| Care | Not dishwasher-safe (Boska) |
| Warranty | Lifetime, 2 years on electrical components and coating (Boska) |
| Made in | Not stated by Boska |
What we take away
Boska is first and foremost a cheese house: knives, graters, boards and tealight raclettes. With the Gourmet Party, it takes on the family-size electric raclette grill, and it does so with visible care. The housing is steel, the details are solid beech, and the small rounded pans have solid wood handles that stay pleasant to hold. On top, the cooking plate is reversible: a flat side for eggs, vegetables or thin pancakes, and a side with a ribbed zone in the middle for grilling and cooking at the same time. With a stated 1700 W, it has enough in the tank to keep up with eight guests.
The argument that will click for many: the non-stick coating is PFAS-free ceramic, and Boska specifies that the pans are 100% PFAS-free too. The warranty is lifetime on the appliance, reduced to 2 years for the electrical components and coating, which is still fair. On the downside, Boska mentions only an indicator light, no thermostat: it heats, full stop. Nothing goes in the dishwasher according to the spec sheet, and the brand states neither the country of manufacture nor whether spatulas are included. In short, a handsome table piece without gimmicks, as long as you accept the sponge at the end of the evening.
Strengths
- Reversible grill plate, flat side and ribbed side
- PFAS-free ceramic coating, PFAS-free pans
- Steel housing and solid beech details, looks good on the table
- 1700 W for 8 people
- Lifetime warranty (2 years on electrics and coating)
Things to consider
- No thermostat mentioned, only an indicator light
- Nothing is dishwasher-safe
- Spatulas not mentioned by Boska
- Country of manufacture not stated
Who is it for?
For families and groups of six to eight who want a raclette grill that looks good when it comes out of the cupboard, with a grill plate for meat and vegetables, and who care about a PFAS-free coating. It also makes a nice gift for a couple who entertain often. On the other hand, if you want fine temperature control or want everything to go in the dishwasher, move along. And for true raclette scraped from a wheel, you need a different type of machine.
Alternatives
- Boska Raclette Gourmet Pro: same philosophy with more muscle, 1800 W, adjustable thermostat, two reversible plates and a resting area under the pans.
- Lagrange Element 179601: 8 people, 1200 W, natural stone and a grill plate that doubles as a crêpe maker, made in France.
- Tefal Colormania RE310401: 8 pans, 1050 W, grill and crêpe plate, plate and pans dishwasher-safe.
To compare with other models, read our guide to the best raclette grills. And if you are looking for something to give, our raclette Christmas gift guide has around thirty ideas.
Recipes to make with it
A flat side on one face, a ribbed one on the other: enough for traditional raclette in the pans, grilled cured meats and vegetables on top, and mini pancakes to finish. All our ideas are in our raclette recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Boska Raclette Gourmet Party PFAS-free?
Yes. According to Boska, the cooking plate has a PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating, and the pans are also 100% PFAS-free.
Is the Boska Raclette Gourmet Party dishwasher-safe?
No. Boska’s spec sheet says the appliance is not dishwasher-safe: the plate and pans are washed by hand.
What warranty does the Boska Raclette Gourmet Party have?
Boska offers a lifetime warranty on the appliance, and 2 years on the electrical components and coating.
