In short: the Boska Raclette Demi is a traditional raclette machine for half a wheel: the surface of the cheese melts under a heating element and you scrape it straight onto the plate. What stands out: 750 W, a rotating mechanism that brings the cheese back to the right distance from the grill, tool-free assembly, a dishwasher-safe cheese holder and a 2 m cord.
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At a glance: Boska Raclette Demi
| Feature | Boska Raclette Demi |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric traditional raclette machine for half a wheel (Boska) |
| Reference | 852005 (Boska) |
| Number of people | Not stated by Boska; 6 according to a retailer |
| Power | 750 W, 220-240 V, type F plug (Boska) |
| Heating and cheese | Grill above the half wheel; rotating mechanism: after a full turn, the cheese returns to the right height and distance from the grill (Boska) |
| Dimensions and weight | 462 x 220 x 318 mm, 3.99 kg (Boska) |
| Materials and colour | Stainless steel, plastic and steel; black and silver (Boska) |
| Included accessories | No accessories mentioned; Boska Raclette Knife Pro sold separately |
| Care | Tool-free assembly and disassembly; cheese holder dishwasher-safe, the rest is not (Boska) |
| Cord | 2 m (Boska) |
| Warranty | Lifetime on the frame, 2 years on electrical components (Boska) |
| Made in | Not stated by Boska |
What we take away
No pans or spatulas here: the Raclette Demi makes raclette the old way, with the half wheel enthroned in the middle of the table and the melted cheese falling in sheets onto the potatoes. Boska presents it as a live-cooking tool, from buffets to food trucks, and you can feel it in the design. The brand sums up the movement in four steps: turn, tilt, scrape, carry on. The rotating mechanism is the clever idea here: after a full turn, the cheese comes back to the right height and distance from the grill, adapted to the layer you have scraped. In other words, you don’t have to readjust everything each time.
On the practical side, assembly and disassembly need no tools, the machine is easy to carry, and the cheese holder is dishwasher-safe, which is rare in this category. The rest is cleaned by hand. At 750 W, the power looks modest on paper, but it only heats one cheese surface, not eight pans. The 2 m cord helps place the machine in the centre of the table. Boska states neither the number of guests (one retailer says six) nor the country of manufacture, and the knife is sold separately. So plan for the brand’s Raclette Knife Pro, or a good scraper you already own.
Strengths
- True half-wheel raclette, scraped at the table
- Rotating mechanism that keeps the right distance from the grill
- Tool-free assembly and disassembly
- Dishwasher-safe cheese holder
- Lifetime warranty on the frame, built for intensive use
Things to consider
- Knife sold separately
- Number of guests not stated by Boska
- Only the cheese holder is dishwasher-safe
- You need to buy a half wheel, which weighs on the budget
Who is it for?
For purists who want the raclette of the Alpine pastures, with the wheel in the centre and the scraper in hand, and for anyone who often hosts buffet-style. It is also a lovely gift for a cheese fan who already owns a pan-style grill. On the other hand, if there are only two of you, or if you like to grill meat and vegetables at the same time, a pan-style grill with a grill plate will suit you better.
Alternatives
- Louis Tellier Brézière Premium: made in France, for a quarter or a sixth of a wheel, two adjustable heating bars, 1000 W, knife included.
- Boska Raclette Quattro Concrete: the brand’s quarter-wheel version, with a concrete base.
- Louis Tellier Alpage: French traditional raclette machine for half a wheel, 850 W.
To compare with pan-style grills, read our guide to the best raclette grills. For more gift ideas, see our raclette Christmas gift guide.
Recipes to make with it
A half wheel calls for traditional raclette: jacket potatoes, mountain cured meats, gherkins. To vary the sides, dip into our raclette recipes.
Frequently asked questions
How does the rotating mechanism of the Boska Raclette Demi work?
According to Boska, after a full turn the cheese returns to the right height and distance from the grill, adapted to the layer already scraped.
Is the Boska Raclette Demi dishwasher-safe?
Partly: according to Boska, the cheese holder is dishwasher-safe, but the rest of the machine is not.
Is a knife included with the Boska Raclette Demi?
No. Boska recommends pairing it with its Raclette Knife Pro, sold separately.
