Elite Gourmet Countertop Electric Burner
- Countertop Burner
- 1000 watts
- Corded electric
- Knob
- More reviewed than 91%
A capable extra burner once you account for its slow heat-up and cool-down, less suited to anyone wanting quick temperature changes mid-cook.
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How it ranks among the 56 countertop burners we track
4.4★ across 14,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
14,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Elite Gourmet's ESB-301BF packs a 6.4-inch cast iron hot plate and 7 heat settings into a single 1000W countertop burner, built as a compact backup or travel burner for RVs, dorms, offices and small kitchens. It suits anyone needing an extra cooking surface without a full range.
Cast iron behaves differently from the coil or ceramic surfaces on most hot plates, it needs real preheat time to reach temperature and stays hot well after being switched off, which more than one reviewer flagged as something to plan around rather than a defect. There is no auto shutoff, so it is on the user to remember to turn it off, especially given how slowly it cools. Reviewers who used it for outdoor frying or as a temporary kitchen-remodel burner rate it well once they adjusted their expectations for its warm-up behavior.
- 6.4-inch cast iron heating plate
- 1000W element on standard household outlets
- Non-skid rubber feet for stability
- Power indicator light shows when on
Who it's for
Camping, RV cooking, a kitchen remodel, or outdoor frying to avoid smell indoors are all good uses for this. It is a poor match for anyone wanting instant temperature response or an automatic shutoff safety feature.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several reviewers specifically call out the slow preheat and even slower cooldown as things to expect rather than problems, once they adjusted their workflow around it. A first-use odor is mentioned as normal and temporary. The lack of auto-off is noted by at least one owner as a feature they actually prefer for long simmering sessions, though it means remembering to switch it off manually.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Distributes heat evenly under matching cookware
- Works with any pot or pan type, no special cookware needed
- Compact enough for RVs, dorms or outdoor frying
- Simple dial control across 7 heat settings
- Slow to preheat and slow to cool down after use
- No auto-off, must be switched off manually
- Larger pots lose heat retention past the plate edge
Performance notes
The 6.4-inch cast iron plate is heated by a 1000W element controlled through 7 dial settings, and because cast iron retains heat, it takes noticeable time to reach the target temperature and an even longer time to cool back down after being turned off. Reviewers timed it boiling 3 cups of cold tap water in about 6 minutes once preheated. The flat plate distributes heat evenly under cookware that matches or is smaller than its footprint, but larger pots and pans lose heat retention toward the edges that extend past the plate.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | ESB-301BF# |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9 × 9.2 × 3.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Heating Element | Cast-Iron |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Burner |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Item Type Name | Electric Hot Burner, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean |
| Part Number | ESB-301BF# |
| Special Features | Manual |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop burners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Gourmet Countertop Electric BurnerThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 14,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burnerduxtop | 4.4 / 5 | 17,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| IMUSA USA GAU-80305 Electric Single Burner 1100-WattsImusa | 4.2 / 5 | 20,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| OVENTE Countertop Infrared Single BurnerOvente | 4.4 / 5 | 5,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Rosewill Induction Cooker 1800 WattRosewill | 4.3 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Elite Gourmet ESB-301BF#
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long does the Elite Gourmet ESB-301BF take to boil water?
One reviewer timed it at about 6 minutes to boil 3 cups of cold tap water once preheated.
Does this hot plate turn off automatically?
No, it has no auto-off feature, and reviewers note it stays hot for several minutes after being switched off.
Can I use any pot or pan on the ESB-301BF?
Yes, the cast iron plate works with any cookware type, though pots larger than the 6.4-inch plate retain heat less evenly at the edges.