In short: the Klarstein brand is Berlin-based, sells home appliances mostly online and has a taste for multi-function appliances and big tables. At Raclette Club it appears on two very different machines: the Fonduelette XL, a raclette, grill, stone, crêpe and fondue combo for 12, and the Taste Volcano, an electric Tatar hat grill with a raclette underneath.
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The Klarstein brand in a nutshell
On its French website, Klarstein presents itself as a brand founded in Berlin in 2008 that puts “quality, intuitive design and reliable features” first. It belongs to the Berlin Brands Group (BBG), an online retail group that describes itself as one of the pioneers of direct-to-consumer sales. The site’s legal notice points to Chal-Tec GmbH in Berlin, the group’s original company.
Its range is very wide: coffee machines, kettles and blenders, but also ovens, hobs, refrigerators, air conditioners and heaters, according to the brand’s “About us” page. Tabletop appliances (raclette grills, grills, fondue sets) are only a small part of it, but the brand offers plenty of models there, named after cuts of beef or Swiss specialties. One honest note: we found no official information on where Klarstein appliances are made.
Video
Video: Klarstein Deutschland on YouTube. Official brand video (in German) about the Taste Volcano, one of the two appliances in our selection.
Video: Klarstein Deutschland on YouTube. Official video of the Entrecôte, another raclette and fondue combo from the brand (not the Fonduelette XL).
Video: Climaxe FR on YouTube. Presentation in French of the Tenderloin, another raclette grill from the Klarstein range.
Its appliances at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Who it’s for | Page | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonduelette XL (ASIN B08PPRPHN2) | Raclette, grill, stone, crêpe and fondue combo, 12 raclette pans, 1650 W, 3 separate heating elements | Big families who want to do everything on a single appliance | Read our page | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
| Taste Volcano (ASIN B01M66QP1N) | Electric Tatar hat grill and raclette, 1500 W, adjustable thermostat, 6 raclette pans | Those who want to grill meat on the dome and melt cheese underneath | Read our page | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
Klarstein is the “and why not this too?” brand. Why not a stone next to the grill? Why not a crêpe plate? And a fondue caquelon while we’re at it? The Fonduelette XL ticks all those boxes, with three separate heating zones and twelve raclette pans according to the Amazon.fr listing: it’s the appliance for family meals where Uncle wants his meat rare while the kids wait for their crêpes. The Taste Volcano plays a different, more spectacular card: a Tatar hat dome in the center, the raclette pans underneath, and an adjustable thermostat according to the brand.
The flip side of this generosity is how accurate the listings are. For the Taste Volcano, the official page lists 6 raclette pans in the box contents but also mentions 8 people elsewhere, and the German video talks about 8 pans. For the Fonduelette XL, the dimensions vary depending on the retailer. Reviews of the Taste Volcano also mention tedious cleaning of the dome, which won’t surprise anyone who has ever scraped bacon grease off a curved surface. In plain terms: lots of functions, but read the box contents carefully before ordering.
Which model should you pick?
- For 12 with crêpes for dessert: the Fonduelette XL, which combines raclette, grill, stone, crêpes and fondue. Our comparison of 3-in-1 raclette and crêpe makers pits it against its competitors.
- To alternate between raclette and fondue: the Fonduelette XL again, with its caquelon and forks. Check it out alongside our selection of 2-in-1 raclette and fondue appliances.
- For a Savoyard or Tatar hat grill at home: the Taste Volcano, to weigh against our comparison of Savoyard hat grills.
Frequently asked questions
What warranty do Klarstein raclette grills come with?
Klarstein’s website refers to the legal warranty, without advertising a commercial warranty period on its presentation page. Boulanger states a 2-year legal warranty for the Fonduelette XL. Check the seller’s terms at the time of purchase.
Can you find Klarstein spare parts?
We didn’t find a spare parts shop for the brand’s raclette grills. The safest route is Klarstein’s customer service, via the contact section of its website, with the appliance’s reference (10030307 for the Taste Volcano, for example).
Where can you buy a Klarstein appliance?
Klarstein sells directly on its website, and its appliances are also offered on Amazon.fr and at some retailers such as Boulanger. Both models on this page have their Amazon.fr link right above.
