302821 Thu Dec 29 10:38:36 -0800 2005 6 29 Not About Food 0 1698198 I live in Baltimore and need to rent a restaurant sized panini press for rather large birthday party. After calling many restaurant supply/rental places, I have found no one that rents one. Any ideas in the Baltimore area? Thu Dec 29 10:38:36 -0800 2005 0 Tugboat 1 1698202 Maybe a restaurant in your area has one that doesn't get used much and would lend/rent it to you. Thu Dec 29 11:24:06 -0800 2005 1698198 0 yayadave 1 1698206 The one we use at my restaurant needs 220 volts so that could be an issue. Thu Dec 29 12:57:08 -0800 2005 1698198 0 suzannapilaf 2 1698207 Call around to some catering companies?? Thu Dec 29 13:14:36 -0800 2005 1698206 0 xavier 2 1698256 It is funny you mention that. If I did find one, that was going to be my first question as the place we will be taking won't be able to cover that. Mon Jan 02 10:20:30 -0800 2006 1698206 0 Tugboat 1 1698208 You could always do them on a gas grill outdoors. Thu Dec 29 14:28:21 -0800 2005 1698198 0 Janet from Richmond 1 1698259 If you don't have any luck with the rental, try the grill, and wrap bricks in alum. foil. Place a brick on top of each panini sandwich, for a few minutes on each side to get the sandwich, to authenticate a panini. A chef on TV, does this and the paninis look great. Mon Jan 02 14:22:54 -0800 2006 1698198 0 mcel