Top 5 Best Crepe Makers – Sweet or savoury, it’s up to you

Samuel J Tan Crepe Makers, Home & Kitchen, Kitchen, Pancake Makers 0

Your visit to Paris is never complete without a stall served Crêpe or a visit to the Crêperie. But, you don’t have to go that far to enjoy traditionally prepared Crêpe.

Fresh from writing our article on the Best Waffle Makers & Recipes we were inspired yet again to write about yet another type of snack or pancake. This time, instead of Belgium, it hails from France.

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Crepe Meister

I remember my time at the Summer Fayre and how excited we were waiting for our giant Crepes served with the sweet of our choice and topped with icing sugar.

My second favourite place to enjoy Crepes is actually at a local departmental store, John Lewis. They serve sweet and savoury crepes at their restaurant and it was here that I had my first taste of the savoury kind with cheese oozing out, chopped vegetable and ham. Heaven!

The Best Crepe Recipes from the Web

Trawling the web, we found the following recipes famous among netizens.

Michel Roux’s Crepes with Orange Butter Sauce
Delia Smith’s Classic Crepes Suzette and Apple Crepes with Calvados
James Martin’s Mushroom and Spinach Crepes and Crepes Suzette
Matt Tebbutt’s Spinach and Gorgonzola Crepes
Claire’s Crepes on allrecipes, a basic crepes for the topping of your choice
Martha Stewart’s Basic Crepes for Ham and Brie Crepes, Nutella Crepes or Apple Crepes
Martha Stewart’s Ricotta-Filled Crepes with Tangerine and Lemon Marmalade

The Crepe Meister

Now you too can have all this right at home with your very own Crepe Maker. Some might argue the need for one since if you have a non-stick frying pan big and flat enough, you can make your own Crepes without spending any more money. And, we do agree, that there is really no need for another appliance.

But, for the real enthusiast looking to make crepes with all the right tools; the iconic ‘T-stick’ for spreading the batter, the ladle that measures just the right portion of batter, the oil brush and wooden spatula to flip the crepes and all the ‘theater’ that goes into producing crepe just the way you like it then there is no proper way than to do it other than with one of these.

The Best Traditional Crepe Maker

BONUS: Morning Star – Crepe Maker Pro – 13 Inch Crepe Maker & Electric Griddle

A Closer Look

Now for a closer look at each of these.

Breville VTP130 Traditional Crepe Maker

Non-stick coated die-cast aluminium crepe pan 30cm wide
Power: 1000 watt for rapid heating
Included: T stick spreading tool and recipe booklet
Controls: variable thermostat with 5 settings, dual light indicator (power and ready to cook)

Andrew James Professional Quality Crepe Maker

Non-stick coated die-cast aluminium crepe pan 33cm wide (same as Vivo below)
Power: 1250 watt
Included: batter spreader, oil brusher, wooden spatula, ladle, recipe and tips
Controls: variable thermostat

Vivo Professional Crepe Maker

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Non-stick coated die-cast aluminium crepe pan 33cm wide (same as VonShef below)
Power: 1250 watt
Included: batter spreader, oil brusher, wooden spatula, ladle, recipe and tips
Controls: variable thermostat

VonShef Professional Quality Crepe and Pancake Maker

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Non-stick coated die-cast aluminium crepe pan 33cm wide (same as Vivo above)
Power: 1250 watt
Included: batter spreader, oil brusher, wooden spatula, ladle, recipe and tips
Controls: variable thermostat

Severin CM 2198 Crepe Maker

Non-stick coated crepe pan appoximately 30cm
Included: wooden spatula and wooden crepes turning stick
Controls: variable thermostat and on/off switch with two light indicators (power and ready)

BONUS: Morning Star – Crepe Maker Pro – 13 Inch Crepe Maker & Electric Griddle

Make delicate crepes and blintzes quicker and easier on this 13 inch crepe maker
Control your temperature precisely with our precise temperature dial
Large 13 inch aluminum non-stick plate is also ideal for pancakes, eggs, and much more!
Batter spreader, essential for making an ideal thin crepe, is included
Indicator light tells you when plate has reached desired temperature for cooking

Don’t forget your Crepe Maker Accessories

If not already included with the Crepe Maker, you might want to consider these:

Andrew James Crepe Maker Accessories includes Batter Spreader, Wooden Spatula, Oil Brush and Ladle
VonShef Crepe Making Accessories includes Batter Spreader, Wooden Spatula, Oil Brush and Ladle
WMF Profi Plus Crepes Dough Distributor – T-stick spreader

While these are by name Crepe Makers, they are also great for cooking pancakes, omelettes, blinis and other.

Now, lets bring out the jar of Nutella and make some Crepes.

Our Line-up

Here is a quick look at our line-up, you will be looking to spend very little so check them out even if you are on a budget. For the most up to date prices, please click on the links below::

BONUS: Morning Star – Crepe Maker Pro – 13 Inch Crepe Maker & Electric Griddle