Simons Maison
Round Burger Press
This round burger press is a kitchen tool designed to form uniform hamburger patties. It features a non-stick cast-aluminium plunger and a BPA-free plastic base, and it measures 4.25 inches (11 cm) in diameter. The press is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
- Material
- Cast-aluminium plunger with BPA-free plastic base
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Molds
Color
Size
Specifications
A round burger press that makes uniform patties with a non-stick cast-aluminium plunger and BPA-free plastic base.
Makes uniform patties that cook perfectly. Non-stick cast-aluminium plunger. BPA-free plastic base. Dishwasher safe. 4.25 inches in diameter.
- Material
- Cast-aluminium plunger with BPA-free plastic base
- Secondary
- plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Molds
Additional Attributes
- makes uniform patties
- non-stick
- cast-aluminium plunger
- BPA-free plastic base
- dishwasher safe
- 4.25 inch diameter
- round
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Round Burger Press ($12) offers a cast-aluminum plunger found in $15–$30 presses, paired with a BPA-free plastic base, to form consistent 4.25-inch (1/4 lb) patties that fit standard buns after cooking shrinkage and cook evenly even from frozen. However, fresh patties stick persistently while frozen ones release cleanly, and the non-stick coating can be damaged by dishwasher detergents or metal utensils, requiring careful cleaning with soft tools and storage away from sharp objects.
Verified claims
- Release consistency
- Frozen patties release cleanly; fresh patties stick persistently.
- Coating preservation
- Dishwasher detergents and metal utensils can damage the non-stick coating.
- Material
- Cast-aluminum plunger matches $15–30 presses; BPA-free plastic base.
- Bun fit
- 4.25-inch patty fits standard 4–4.5-inch buns after cooking shrinkage.
- Cooking consistency
- Uniform patties cook evenly with no shrinking or warping, even from frozen.
- Size
- 4.25-inch patty matches standard burger buns after cooking shrinkage.
- Portion control
- Forms consistent 1/4 lb patties without a scale.
- Non-stick
- Rigid cast base reduces coating peel; some users still report sticking.
- Value
- Same cast-aluminum plunger as $15–$30 presses, at $12 due to plastic base.
- Scratch prevention
- Store away from sharp objects and use only plastic, wood, or rubber utensils.
- Dishwasher safety
- Dishwasher safe but alkaline detergent can erode non-stick coating.
- Cleaning
- Soak before scrubbing; use plastic/wood utensils; store away from sharp objects.
Product record
- Title
- Round Burger Press
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Maintaining the non‑stick finish for years of use
- Stashing the clean press in a dedicated spot away from knives, other metal tools, and moisture prevents the micro-abrasions and water spots that eventually roughen the release surface — even a quick wipe with a cloth before storing can keep the coating glide-smooth for the next cookout.
- Tackling baked-on burger residue with a 10–15 minute warm soapy soak — rather than chipping away with a scrubber — lets the non-stick surface release debris on its own terms, preserving the smooth finish and eliminating the need for aggressive cleaning that accelerates coating wear.
- The press's dishwasher-safe designation comes with a caveat common to non-stick surfaces: the alkaline nature and concentration of automatic dishwashing powders can erode the coating over time, and at least one maker of comparable non-stick presses explicitly warns that too much powder may damage the surface — a hand-wash with mild liquid soap is the more protective routine for maintaining slick patty release.
- Even though the coating is designed for food release, it's not metal-proof — a stray scrape from a stainless-steel spatula or abrasive pad can leave micro-grooves that turn your next batch of burgers into a sticking session; the guidance from non-stick cookware manufacturers is unequivocal: only plastic, wooden, or rubber utensils should touch the surface.
What $12 buys in a burger press compared to the competition
- The Choice 4.25" press explicitly states 'Hand Wash Only' to preserve its finish, whereas this Simons Maison press is fully dishwasher safe thanks to its separable BPA-free plastic base and non-stick aluminum plunger, eliminating the extra labor that makes some cooks skip a second batch.
- The 4.25-inch diameter matches the patty size of the Choice commercial press, which is designed to produce uniformly thick patties that fit standard buns after cooking shrinkage; for a press that costs less than the restaurant model's quantity-discount price, that’s a rare alignment of home convenience and pro-portion control.
- The cast-aluminum plunger—identical in material to the food-contact surface of the $14.99 Choice 4.25" Cast Aluminum Press and the $29.99 GasOne—delivers the same rigid, non-stick compression as presses costing two to three times more, because the BPA-free plastic base absorbs the cost rather than the pressing performance.
Why cast aluminum stands up to frequent pressing
- Because cast aluminum resists warping under load, the plunger stays perfectly flat after hundreds of presses, ensuring uniform patty thickness every time — unlike stamped metal presses that can bend slightly and produce uneven burgers.
- Cast aluminum naturally resists corrosion, so the plunger won't rust or pit after repeated dishwasher cycles — a clear durability edge over iron or untreated steel presses that demand hand-drying to prevent rust.
- The non-stick coating on a rigid cast-aluminum substrate is less prone to cracking and peeling than on flexible stamped metal, so the plunger continues to release patties cleanly and wipe clean effortlessly even after years of use.
How uniform the patties are and which buns they fit
- The press forms patties 4.25 inches (11 cm) across, fitting squarely within the 4–4.5 inch diameter of standard grocery-store burger buns; because raw patties shrink during cooking, this slightly over-sized raw diameter results in a cooked patty that fully covers even a 4.5-inch bun, avoiding the un-bunned edge or overhang that hand-shaped patties often produce.
- The weighted, rigid plunger compresses the meat evenly across the entire diameter, eliminating the tapered edges and thick center typical of hand-patting; this uniform thickness means the patty cooks at a consistent rate from edge to center, preventing the raw middle and charred perimeter that plagues irregular patties.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A round metal burger press with a short tapered central neck topped by a rounded black knob, seated into a separate black circular base ring.
- Top knobRounded mushroom-shaped knob with a smooth matte black finish and a short cylindrical stem that connects to the metal neck.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.11 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Tapered neckShort tapered metal neck connecting the knob to the pressing plate; the neck transitions from the knob stem to a wider metal collar at the plate.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Pressing plateCircular shallow metal pressing plate with a slightly raised outer rim and a textured metallic finish on the inner surface.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.26 · w 0.46 · h 0.34 (high) - Separate base ringDetached black circular base ring with a matte finish that the metal press sits into; interior of ring is visibly hollow.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.51 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Embossed markSmall circular embossed mark on the inner surface of the metal plate near the rim that is not clearly legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.47 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a wooden board with a neutral light-colored wall background, soft directional lighting from the left producing gentle shadows.
- Shot compositionProduct placed near the center on a rectangular wooden board occupying the lower third of the frame; camera angle is slightly above and front-facing.
- Background and surfaceSmooth pale wall with a faint vertical vein or shadow behind the product and a light-colored surface visible at the very bottom edge.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (low); x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the left creating a shadow to the right of the product and subtle highlights on the metal surfaces.
Colors
matte metallic silver· pressing plate#EBECECmatte black· top knobmatte black (base)· base ring#130E0A- Top knobRounded mushroom-shaped knob with a smooth matte black finish and a short cylindrical stem that connects to the metal neck.
- 02
Product
Round metal burger press with a textured silver pressing face featuring parallel raised ridges and a separate black circular base/pan with matching internal ridges; a black rounded knob is visible on the underside of the press.
- Pressing faceCircular silver metal pressing plate visible at an angle with several evenly spaced raised parallel ridges running across its diameter; surface has a fine textured matte finish.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.16 · w 0.52 · h 0.58 (high) - Edge profileThickness of the press plate is visible as a rounded beveled edge around the circumference, matching the silver finish of the face.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.36 (high) - Underside knobRounded black knob attached to the center underside of the press, visible as a smooth matte hemisphere projecting from the rear of the plate.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Separate base/panShallow black circular pan or base sits behind and to the left of the press, with interior parallel raised ridges that visually align with the ridges on the press face.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a light wood surface against a neutral pale backdrop with soft diffuse lighting and natural shadows; shallow depth of field keeps product in focus while background is smooth.
- Staging surfaceHorizontal wood-grain surface with a light brown finish supporting the product pieces.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 1.00 · h 0.34 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral pale wall or backdrop behind the product occupying the upper third of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting from above-left producing subtle shadows beneath the press and pan and gentle highlights on the raised ridges of the press face.
Colors
matte silver· press face#95928Cmatte black· knob#2C231Bmatte black· base pan interior#1D1C19- Pressing faceCircular silver metal pressing plate visible at an angle with several evenly spaced raised parallel ridges running across its diameter; surface has a fine textured matte finish.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
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Loved everything.
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Décevant
Je suis déçue de cet article. La surface n'est pas antiadhésive et la viande colle constamment dans le moule. Nous avons tout essayé : un peu d'huile en vaporisateur, frapper le moule pour déloger la viande, rien n'y fait. Il va terminer sa vie dans le fond d'un tiroir.
Made perfect burgers!
This press made perfect 1/4 lb. burgers that didn't shrink or warp. I cooked them from frozen.
Q&A
2 answered- Is the non-stick coating PFOA-free?
- The product description doesn't specify PFOA, but modern non-stick coatings on cast-aluminium cookware are generally PFOA-free. For confirmation, please check the manufacturer's specifications.
- Can the aluminum plunger be removed from the plastic base for thorough cleaning?
- Yes, the aluminum plunger can be removed from the plastic base. The product is described as dishwasher safe, which indicates the parts are separable for thorough cleaning.