The brazier is an exceptional cooking tool with many features. It can be available in several variants and offers a wide variety of uses. We have tried to gather in a single article all the questions to ask yourself when choosing a brazier. To choose a brazier that will accompany you for many years, take the time to understand its design in order to decide on the brazier that will be most appropriate for your use.
THICKNESS OF THEPLANCHA
What thickness of plancha for a high-performance brazier? The plancha is the centerpiece of your brazier, at COEO we have chosen a 10mm thick plancha. Why did you choose to make the plancha in 10mm thickness?
After interviewing many restaurant professionals, we made 2 major observations:
Below 10mm: the plancha may deform under the effect of heat
Above 10mm: the plancha is more difficult to heat. The heating inertia is too great. For example, according to many event professionals, 12mm thick cooktops are often far too slow to heat up, require a lot of fuel to ignite and heat up
EDGE OF THE PLANCHA
Beware of braziers with external edges on the plancha!
Our plancha is inclined from the manufacturing process, so that the fat flows perfectly in the direction of the plancha’s inclination.
Why is the plancha rim not recommended?
Safety – risk of injury. More dangerous than a plancha without rims
Hygiene – risk of food deposits that are difficult to dislodge
Design – materials used for welding are not recommended for use in food contact
Versatility – the rim does not allow food to be dragged from the griddle to a dish/plate
AIRFLOW & DRAUGHTDid you know that a brazier is like a fireplace, it needs a good supply of oxygen to work properly.
At COEO, the air flow passes through the double wall of the shelf support and up into the fireplace: this allows a continuous and optimized supply of air to the brazier fireplace.
Be careful, a fireplace with a poor oxygen supply has many disadvantages, including:
- Ignition difficulties
- Difficulties in maintaining the fireplace at heating temperature
- Annoying fumes
COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS & SAFETY
In France, the European Union and abroad, specific standards govern the design and use of cooking tools such as braziers. Some brands and manufacturers do not have to deal with these tests and market products without being sure that they can be used as cooking tools.
We have taken the time to test the materials we use to ensure that they are suitable for use with food contact.
Similarly, we have also carried out rigorous specifications to ensure that our products pass all the required tests.
Your brazier must comply with the rules on food contact
CHOICE OF MATERIALS
To ensure that your brazier brings you full satisfaction and lasts over time, choose a brazier made of corten steel or steel with high temperature resistance powder coating. It is important to choose a material that will not corrode. Avoid any wooden element, which is fragile and subject to numerous alterations depending on the weather conditions.
CORTEN STEEL
Corten steel is a noble and exceptional material that is known for its self-protection.
Natural corten steel is made of an alloy of copper, phosphorus and chromium which ensures perfect durability over time.
Be careful not to confuse Corten steel with “rusty” steel / with acid oxidation!
Why Choose Corten Steel
BLACK POWDER-COATED STEEL
Be careful, if you choose a powder-coated brazier, it is important to check 2 points:
– Is the paint used resistant to high temperatures?
– Is a surface treatment carried out before powder coating?
WOOD
Wood is not recommended for outdoor use.
That’s why we designed our brazier tower in one of the most resistant materials for outdoor use: compact.
should always not be used or be removed because they disrupt the proper functioning of the brazier!
DESIGN & LONGEVITY
Sleek Design is the Secret to Longevity! No draft or ash hatch…
We have excluded from our design, any draft hatch or ash trap! These elements are not durable and do not hold up well over time. Indeed, any steel element that rises to high temperatures risks deforming. These hatches and drawers are designed to
It must be designed to follow you for many years and therefore evolve according to your desires! Although the plancha brazier offers a magical triptych: plancha barbecue brazier in direct and indirect cooking, it is crucial to be able to upgrade your cooking tool with a rotisserie, a pizza oven or many other accessories!
Our mission is to make your outdoor kitchen as comfortable and practical as your indoor kitchen! We work on the development of new products:
Discover the details of the design of our brazier in video:
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