How to choose a plancha for the whole family?

Why families love the plancha

The plancha cooks quickly, with little fat, and brings everyone together around the cooking. Children watch the prawns turn golden, adults chat, and nobody is stuck in the kitchen. Vegetables, fish, meat and even eggs or breakfast pancakes can all go on the same surface.

For a family, it is a real time-saver: you prepare, cook and clean up without the chore of lighting and putting out hot coals.

First criterion: the size of the cooking surface

For 2 to 4 people, a plancha of about 50 cm is enough. For 4 to 8 people, it is better to aim for a 60 cm model, which lets you cook several foods at once and create hotter and gentler zones. If you often host the extended family, look at the larger sizes in the range (375, for example).

The Le Marquier range is easy to navigate by name: the number indicates the size. A "Gas 250" is the most compact in the family, a "260" offers more room, and a "375" is designed for large tables.

Second criterion: gas or electric?

Gas offers power, autonomy and the freedom to set up wherever you like, with no power outlet nearby. It is the natural choice for a terrace or garden. Electric, for its part, is appealing for its simplicity: plug in, set the temperature, cook. It is ideal if you would rather not deal with a gas cylinder, or if you are cooking somewhere gas is not recommended.

The "Duo" version is a plancha with two cooking zones that can be adjusted separately. For a family, this is a real plus: you can sear meat on one side while vegetables cook more gently on the other.

Third criterion: the "Edition" version with trolley and lid

Placed on a table, a plancha is hard to move and takes up space. Le Marquier's "Edition" versions come fully equipped: trolley, lid, and, on the Plancha Française Edition, a spice rack and a windbreak curtain included.

The result is a ready-to-use, mobile plancha, with storage within easy reach and a protected surface between uses. For a family that cooks often, it is the most practical format.

Three Le Marquier models for three family situations

La Petite Française Gas 250 (recommended retail price €249 incl. VAT). The entry-level model, designed for small budgets and families of 2 to 4 people. Compact and simple, it takes up little space and is easy to store.

La Plancha Française Gas 250 Duo Edition (recommended retail price €399 incl. VAT). Two cooking zones, lid, trolley, spice rack and curtain: the ideal set to get started. This is our suggestion for a family that wants everything in one box.

La Plancha Original Gas 260 Duo Edition (recommended retail price €549 incl. VAT). A slightly more generous surface, with trolley and lid included. It suits families of 4 to 6 people who entertain regularly.

For 100% gas-free use, the Plancha Française Electric 150 Duo Edition (recommended retail price €549 incl. VAT) offers the same complete set-up.

The accessories that make a difference every day

A good plancha is not enough on its own: a few accessories make it far more enjoyable.

• A set of three stainless steel spatulas for turning, cutting and scraping.
• A cleaning kit with a spatula and stainless steel scourers to keep the plate in good shape right after the meal.
• A suitable cover to protect the whole unit from the weather.
• A Larousse recipe book to vary your menus: "Incroyable plancha" and "Viva la Plancha" are part of our selection.

For gas models, also think about the hose: the one in the Le Marquier range has a 10-year guarantee.

Our family pack to get started with confidence

Plancha Française Gas 250 Duo Edition + 3-spatula stainless steel kit + cleaning kit + cover for plancha on trolley + recipe book: about €561 incl. VAT (recommended retail), adding up the recommended retail prices (399 + 62.70 + 22.40 + 59 + 17.95).

What to remember from this guide

Choose the size according to the number of guests, gas for autonomy or electric for simplicity, and favour a Duo version with trolley and lid if the plancha will be used often. All from a French brand, with products certified Origine France Garantie.

Discover the full Le Marquier plancha range and put together your family pack.

Quick FAQ

Which plancha for 6 people?
A model of at least 60 cm, preferably in a Duo version, such as the Plancha Original Gas 260 Duo.

Can you leave a plancha outside?
With a suitable cover and a lid, yes. The cover protects it from the weather and dust between uses.

Do you need a Duo plancha?
It is not mandatory, but two separately adjustable cooking zones bring a lot of comfort when cooking several foods at once.