About Planchas
A plancha BBQ is a fire bowl with a wide, round griddle plate around it. You light a wood fire in the middle, the plate around it gets hot, and that is where you fry, grill and sear. Close to the fire the plate is hottest, towards the outer edge it is cooler. This way you cook at different temperatures at the same time: meat close to the flame, vegetables and bread further out to keep warm.
Which plancha size suits you?
- 70 cm
- Compact, for a patio, balcony or city garden. Available as a Classic in black and corten steel, and as a mini round version in corten steel.
- 88 cm
- The middle size, with the most versions and the widest choice of accessories. Also available as Storage with a wood compartment and with X-Flow.
- 112 cm
- The largest plancha, for anyone who often cooks for a big group. Available as Classic and as Storage, in black and in corten steel.
Classic, Storage and X-Flow
- Classic: the plancha on a fully welded base.
- Storage: with an open wood compartment in the base, so your firewood stays dry and within reach.
- X-Flow: an air circulation system with a plate in the fire bowl and an air duct underneath. The fire gets air from below, reaches temperature faster and spreads heat more evenly. Only the models with X-Flow in the name have this from the factory.
Corten steel, black or bronze
The finish mainly determines the look. Corten steel develops a natural rust-brown patina that changes with the seasons. The black Black Line has a heat-resistant powder coating and suits a sleek, modern garden. The bronze version combines a bronze base with a black fire bowl.
Pitmaster's tipTorn between two sizes? Choose the 88. It gives you room to experiment and has the widest choice of plancha accessories.
Frequently asked questions
What is a plancha BBQ?
A plancha BBQ is a fire bowl with a round griddle plate around it. You light a wood fire in the middle and cook on the hot plate. Close to the fire the plate is hottest and cooler towards the edge, so you cook at different temperatures at the same time.
What is the difference between a Classic and a Storage plancha?
Both have a fully welded base. The Storage also has an open wood compartment in the base, so your firewood stays dry and within reach.
What does X-Flow do?
X-Flow is an air circulation system with a plate in the fire bowl and an air duct underneath. The fire gets air from below, reaches temperature faster, burns more efficiently and spreads heat more evenly across the griddle plate.
Which plancha size do I need?
The 70 cm is compact and fits on a patio, balcony or in a city garden. The 88 cm is the middle size with the widest choice of accessories. The 112 cm is for anyone who often cooks for a large group.
Do I choose corten steel or black?
That is mainly a matter of taste. Corten steel develops a natural rust-brown patina that changes over time. Black has a heat-resistant powder coating and a sleek, modern look.
