Product review: Bogason Quasar gas grill
Deluxe gas grill
Review by Elmar Fetscher
A relatively new grill brand from East Westphalia is stirring up excitement among fans of high-quality grills. After all, the Quasar from Bogason is already playing in the Champions League of gas grills. Reason enough for FIRE&FOOD to take a closer look. The Quasar is designed as the central grilling element for Bogason's modular outdoor kitchen – however, this wasn't part of the test: Thanks to its two side shelves, the Quasar confidently cuts a fine figure as a standalone unit.
Data and assembly
This FIRE&FOOD test took place at a specialist grill retailer, so the grill was already assembled. One thing that immediately stands out: at 110 kg, a fixed location is advantageous, although the Quasar sits on a stable chassis. The dimensions in detail: 1050 mm wide, 1170 mm high, and 550 mm deep. The working height is 960 mm. The grill is equipped with two 6 kW radial burners and a 3.5 kW burner for searing at 800 °C. Various color options are available for the base. All the important components are made of stainless steel. These include the 8 mm thick grates, the spring-loaded, double-walled lid, the grease trays, and the control knobs, all made of matte stainless steel. The lid handle is made of triple-lacquered wood. Two soft-close hinged doors provide convenient access to the well-organized storage compartment. There's also ample space for an 11 kg gas cylinder.
Operational
The 630 x 450 mm grilling surface offers ample space, plus an additional 320 x 450 mm area for sizzling. Thanks to the two burners, mounted vertically at the front and rear, there are at least two heat zones. The middle zone is ideal for indirect grilling, while direct grilling is best suited for the area near the burners (front and rear). The cooking chamber temperature is measured directly at the grates, and this should be taken into account when setting the temperature.
1. The controls made of solid stainless steel give a high-quality impression.
2. Soft-close doors and insulated stops on the base cabinet.
3. Rear burner and 8 mm stainless steel grate.
4. Clean edges and precise gap dimensions emphasize the quality.
5. The cooking chamber temperature is measured directly at the rack.
6. Pull-out grease collection tray.
7. The base cabinet offers many storage options.
8. Stable wheels complete the overall picture.
Conclusion:
The Quasar from Bogason is an excellent gas grill with real power. Many clever features, such as the spring-loaded lid and the ability to simultaneously use different grilling techniques with a wok, rotisserie, or teppanyaki plate, will inspire any grill master. German craftsmanship naturally comes at a price, but in the opinion of the FIRE&FOOD editorial team, it is well worth it.
The price is €6,498 (RRP). More information at: www.bogason.de
