raclette - a swiss and french speciality
The story of that meal is the story of the farmers who worked
on high altitude alps during summer time. They lived in huts and
produced cheese from the milk of their cows. Basic food were
spuds and homemade products as cheese. One of their main meals
is known as “Fodue”, hot cheese “soup”.
Less known is La Raclette, originally they heated the surface of the cheese over the fire till it became brown and nice and soft.
Nowadays we have 3 different devices to eat cheese this traditional way. Raclette is at its best eaten with young potatoes and pickles and gherkins, a bit of pepper and paprika sprinkled on top of the cheese, some people have mushrooms or diced ham with it.
Hire available in New Zealand only.
Hire a Raclette.
Pay for your Raclette Hire.
How to use a Raclette.
Raclette recipes.
pan raclette oven
The smallest and most handy device is the 'pan raclette oven'
The 'pan raclette oven' has a strong heat source
and you melt small pieces of cheese on little pans.
You scrape it off with a wooden tool.
The value of a new pan raclette oven is *$140.00
If you are interested in buying one, let us know
quarter cheese - raclette oven
With the quarter cheese - raclette oven (see photo) you buy a
quarter cheese (2 kg) and heat it up until the cheese starts to
bubble at the surface and then you scrape it onto a plate with
a sharp straight knife.
The value of a new quarter cheese raclette oven is *$290.00
If you are interested in buying one, let us know
half cheese - raclette pro oven
The half cheese-raclette pro oven is the next to professional device
where you buy half a wheel of raclette cheese (4kg), melt it under
this “oven” and scrape it off. This device works with a 1000 Watt
electric heat source, you can serve 8 to 10 people at the same table.
The value of a new half cheese raclette pro oven is *$630.00
If you are interested in buying one, let us know
raclette outdoors - If you want to enjoy your raclette outdoors we offer a raclette oven that works with gas.
Try our portable half cheese-raclette gas oven. Buy half a wheel of raclette cheese (4kg) you can serve upto 8 to 10 people.
NOTE : OUR RACLETTE GAS OVENS ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
Please contact us regarding placing an order for purchase.
The value of a new half cheese gas raclette oven is *$680.00
If you are interested in buying one, let us know
* NOTE: THE STATED PRICE MAY VARY.
The prices above are only approximate. The actual price may vary depending on the current exchange rate.
When you contact us to arrange purchase we will advise you of the current price.
gently scaping away the upper, reddish brown layer. Be careful: do not cut off the rind!
2. Pre-heat the raclette appliance for about 15 minutes and then place the prepared cheese
into the holder. Ensure that the cut is horizontal to the entire length of the heater.
3. Fix the cheese with the cheese holder screw.
4. Wind up the cheese holder until the cut end of the cheese is 2cm below the
heating element. Melt the cheese until the upper surface has the desired consistency.
5. Turn the cheese away from the heater.
6. Tip the cheese holder. Use the smooth side of a knife to scrape off the melted cheese
on to a plate. Take care not to exert too much pressure when scraping.
some classic raclette recipes
traditional raclette
Whenever a large party partake in raclette, it is a good idea to accompany it with cold meats, sausage or ham with black bread - as it is impossible to avoid waits between turns.
Allow 200 - 300g of cheese per person for a proper raclette. Traditionally raclette is served with boiled potatoes, gherkins and pickled onions. However there are no limits to culinary fancies: pickled mushrooms or vegetables to name a few. The cheese itself is seasoned with freshly ground black pepper. A cool dry, tangy white wine, or tea go particularly well with this meal.
polenta raclette
Instead of potatoes, polenta can also be served as a side dish. A heaped spoon is enough for each raclette. The polenta can either be served chilled or fried until crispy. Sauteed mushrooms, for example, make a nice addition.
bacon raclette
Thin cut, air dried or smoked bacon, approx. 1mm thick and 2-3 cm wide slices are recommended for this special, spicy raclette. Fry the bacon slices to a dark brown and then serve them with the raclette.
hire a raclette
Hire is available within New Zealand only.
The below costs include prepaid return delivery, and 2 days hire of the oven (excluding transport time)
All ovens will be delivered in secured plastic boxes. Inside the box you will find a prepaid sticker with the return address for
the transport box as well as the phone number to ring the courier who will pick it up. All items are insured, please make sure
that you order the device before Friday, otherwise there will be extra cost for weekend delivery.
raclette oven hire |
hire cost - south island |
hire cost - north island |
| Pan raclette oven: | $31 .00 | $34 .00 |
| Quarter cheese oven: | $36 .00 | $39 .00 |
| Half cheese pro oven: | $41.00 | $44 .00 |
| Half cheese gas (gas included): | $51.00 | $54 .00 |
buy raclette cheese
Buy the cheese to suit your oven.
NOTE: As cheese is a natural product, weights vary, the costs stated are only approximate costs,
If you indicate in the form below the cheese of your choice we will confirm the correct price by email.
Any leftover raclette cheese can be easily frozen, and used again by hiring the "Pan raclette oven".
oven type |
cheese type |
cost - approx. |
| Pan raclette oven: | 1.kg French raclette cheese (suitable for 4 - 6 persons) | $44.00 |
| Quarter cheese oven: | Quarter French raclette cheese (suitable for 4 - 6 persons) | $80.00 |
| Half cheese pro oven: | Half French raclette cheese (suitable for 6 - 10 persons) | $160.00 |
| Half cheese gas: | Half French raclette cheese (suitable for 6 - 10 persons) | $160.00 |
oven hire - bond
The specified Bonds below will be added to your hire cost. This will be credited to you once the
Raclette you hire is returned to us, in the original packaging in CLEAN condition.
The Raclette MUST be cleaned before return, be in good working order, and include all parts.
A partial bond will be retained for all ovens that are not returned in a clean satisfactory condition
raclette oven hire bond |
bond |
| pan raclette oven - or - quarter cheese oven: | $100.00 |
| half cheese pro oven - or - half cheese gas oven: | $200.00 |
Please fill in your details below (all fields are required)
Choose the cheese oven you would like to hire.
Choose the cheese type you would like to buy.
Choose your preferred dates for the hire.
We will reply by email to let you know if the cheese oven of your choice, is available for your preferred dates.
and include other details you require to make payment. Once you recieve your confirmation email,
you can enter your payment for the hire here.