The grillplate (10) is made of at its sides and edges (12), material with low heat conduction. The grill plate is made of steel and is in one piece or may be welded at the sides and edges. Teh sides are made of weaker material than the main body of the grill plate. The plate is used with a container (24). Heating is carried out using electrical induction rods. The container shields the grill plate from the electrical heating rods to maintain the plate t the desired temp Heating may also be done using a gas burner.