FIRE&FOOD BBQ Equipment News 02/26
Things are really heating up. And not just because we are rushing toward summer in leaps and bounds, and hopefully can look forward to many wonderful days and evenings in the coming weeks where relaxed grilling is the order of the day. The range of grill manufacturers is so diverse that there is just as much a suitable appliance for the smallest balcony or garden as there is for those wanting to take the big leap this year: their very own outdoor kitchen. Preferably modular in design, so it can be adapted to changing conditions at any time. And when it comes to fuel, it’s all about flexibility: from electric, wood, and charcoal to gas and pellets—everything is available. Just the way you like it!
OONI KODA 2 MAX ROTATING STONE
Ooni's new rotating pizza stone for the gas-powered Koda 2 Max handles turning automatically, ensuring even heat distribution. A powerful motor with a metal gearbox ensures that even 50 cm pizzas or heavy cast-iron pans can be moved on the turntable—in various rotation modes, whether continuous or in 90-degree intervals.
Price: Rotating stone individually 349 euros, with oven 1,329 euros, www.ooni.com
WITT eGNITE CONTROL 13“
This electric pizza oven from Witt is equipped with a top-mounted carbon fiber heating element and can be easily operated via touchscreen. It can be used both indoors and outdoors—a standard power outlet is sufficient—is ready to go in 11 minutes of heating time thanks to its 2.42 kW power, and can reach a maximum of 500 °C. The heat can be adjusted as needed, and the baking temperature can be precisely controlled. Available in Black and Green.
Price: 749 euros (RRP), www.montargo.de
BARBECOOK NESTOR ORIGINAL IN CORTEN STEEL
Plancha grilling over a wood fire is possible with the Nestor Original from Barbecook. It is equipped with 2 removable grill plates made of 6 mm carbon steel, an integrated ash collection pot, and storage space for firewood and accessories. The plastic feet on the underside are intended to prevent rust stains on the patio. With the Dynamic Centre—available as an accessory—further grilling, stewing, and wok options come into play.
Price: 849 euros, www.barbecook.de
HAMSON WESTON GT
This grill was inspired by the Argentine asado and features a generously sized stainless steel grill grate of 70 x 44 cm, which can be adjusted in height using a hand crank. The base of the double-walled stainless steel firebox is lined with firebricks; the grill can be fueled with wood or charcoal. 4 lockable casters ensure mobility and stability.
Price: 399 euros, www.hamson-bbq.de
Pit Boss® CLASSIC ONYX-EDITION
Pit Boss® relies on a matte black finish for the new Onyx series. The Classic model is a digital wood pellet grill and, with a grilling surface of 4,769 cm² and an 8.5 kg pellet hopper, is suitable for everything from weeknight dinners to weekend parties. Temperature control ranges from 82 to 260 °C in 5-degree increments, while the Flame Broiler™ allows for direct searing at temperatures up to 535 °C. A built-in core temperature probe ensures full control.
Price: 649 euros (RRP), available at Amazon and selected hardware stores, www.pitboss-grills.com
BIG GREEN EGG THE ONYX
After more than 50 years, during which BGE became world-famous for its iconic green color, "The Onyx" is now being launched as a special edition—bringing a new version of the ceramic grill to the market: Finished in deep, matte black, a subtle green shimmer can be detected upon closer inspection; the Half Stainless Steel Grids are now thicker, making additional cross-braces unnecessary—and cleaning a breeze. All accessories for Large and XLarge also fit "The Onyx".
Available in the Special Edition sets: Starter set Large 2,645 euros, Build In Large 2,245 euros, Starter set XLarge 3,745 euros, Build In XLarge 3,345 euros, www.biggreenegg.eu
NAPOLEON PRESTIGE PRO 665
The new Napoleon Prestige® PRO 665 offers high functionality in an elegant design. From its generous cooking chamber, which is large enough to prepare a turkey, to its intelligent lighting and safety functions, this grill redefines control. Soft-closing drawers with a load capacity of 90 kg, an electric smoker box for more flavor, and an included rotisserie kit ensure relaxed grilling pleasure.
Price: 5,999 euros (RRP), www.napoleon.com
BROIL KING BARON 590 X SHADOW HYBRIDPOWER PELLET GRILL
As a pellet-ready gas grill, the Baron 590 X Shadow relies on 13.2 kW of main burner power with 5 Dual-Tube™ stainless steel rod burners and 5-piece Flav-R-Cast™ matte-enameled cast iron grates, a 4.4 kW rotisserie burner, and a 2.7 kW side burner. The highlight is located in the right side shelf: here, an opening for a wok or accessories is hidden—or you can equip the grill with the optional Pelletcore 500 featuring a pellet hopper including smart IQue control, allowing you to grill with pellets when needed for an authentic wood-smoke flavor.
Grill price: 1,599 euros (RRP), plus Pelletcore for approx. 799 euros,
www.broilking.de
SCHICKLING ROCKET HIGHEND BUILT-IN GAS GRILL
Made from 100% stainless steel and equipped with a powerful 23.5 kW, the Schickling Rocket gas grill presents itself as a built-in model. Thanks to its insulating surround, it can be integrated into almost any material, as the heat is effectively retained within the grill. The grease and rain management is also well-thought-out: grease and water are drained separately, so no rainwater enters the outdoor kitchen. Standard equipment includes a rotisserie with a 12-watt motor, a soft-close grease tray, and solid aluminum control knobs for a particularly high-quality feel.
Price: 2,775 euros, www.schickling-grill.de
EVERDURE SEABREEZE with BLAZE BUILT-IN GAS GRILL
The Seabreeze is the modular outdoor kitchen from Everdure that grows with you. Thanks to the modular system, the kitchen can be expanded or reconfigured at any time. The matching built-in grills come from the American manufacturer BLAZE, including the 4-burner LTE Pro built-in gas grill, which delivers a total output of approx. 16.4 kW to its heavy-duty stainless steel grate via four cast stainless steel burners and is equipped with a rear burner. (Image: Seabreeze module for the Blaze 4-burner built-in gas grill)
Price: 3,499 Euros, www.montargo.de, www.blazegrills.com
ONO Plancha Grill
The ONO combines the concept of a classic fire plate with an innovative high-performance gas burner. The objective of the manufacturer Autz + Herrmann from Heidelberg was to achieve outstanding design, particularly simple handling, effortless cleaning, and the highest quality of workmanship.
Price: 4,490 Euros, www.autz-ono.com
The heart of the ONO is the innovative and patented high-performance gas burner developed by Autz + Herrmann themselves. It heats the solid plancha plate in the center to up to 320 °C within a short time.
Two different temperature zones are created on the plate: a hot zone in the inner area, which is suitable for searing, and an outer zone for cooking and keeping food warm.
All parts are very easy to remove for cleaning; the four-part stainless steel plate fits in a normal dishwasher.
What makes the ONO special: The feeling of cooking together on the fire plate, just much simpler. Not one person grilling for everyone, but everyone grilling together.
