SANTOS Fire Bowl Barbecue - Multi-purpose, Durable, Made in Europe

The SANTOS fire bowl barbecue by Cookking (Reference: 111490) represents the best of European manufacture in high-end outdoor equipment. This multi-purpose model brilliantly combines the authenticity of a traditional fire bowl with the performance of a modern barbecue, offering a complete solution for all your sociable moments outdoors. Built to the most demanding quality standards, it has a careful finish that bears witness to European craftsmanship.

Benefits and versatile uses

The SANTOS fire bowl is aimed both at keen private users and at professionals in catering and hospitality. In a private setting, it instantly turns your garden, terrace or patio into a warm, sociable living space. Evenings with friends take on a new dimension thanks to this centrepiece, which naturally creates a gathering point.

For professionals, the SANTOS is a major asset for bringing life to a restaurant terrace, a hotel or a leisure venue. Its dual function provides both ambient heating and the cooking of food, making the best use of space and of investment. Campsites, holiday cottages and guest houses also find in it a distinctive piece of equipment that enriches the guest experience.

Technical features and innovations

The engineering of the SANTOS rests on optimised dimensions: a diameter of 85 cm, which offers a generous cooking surface while keeping a reasonable footprint. The steel bowl, 3 mm thick, ensures exceptional resistance to high temperatures and to corrosion, while the sturdy cooking plate of the same thickness spreads the heat evenly.

The solid steel base, 60x60 mm, gives the whole unit remarkable stability. With a total weight of about 60 kg and a cooking plate of 11.5 kg, the fire bowl stands up perfectly to difficult weather, including strong winds. This robust design removes any risk of tipping and ensures safe use.

The log store built into the base is a major practical innovation, allowing the fuel to be kept tidily within reach and making it much easier to feed the fire.

Setting up, use and upkeep

Setting up the SANTOS requires no particular technical skill. You simply need to choose a stable, clear spot, respecting the regulatory safety distances from combustible structures. A flat, hard-wearing surface (concrete slab, paving, compacted gravel) is ideal for ensuring stability.

Use is straightforward: light the wood in the usual way in the central bowl, then put the cooking plate in place once the right temperature is reached. The intensity of the fire is managed naturally by adjusting the amount of fuel. For cooking, favour hardwoods (oak, beech, hornbeam), which give a steady, lasting heat.

Upkeep remains minimal thanks to the quality of the steel used. Regular cleaning with a wire brush, once the unit has cooled completely, is enough to remove the residues. The cooking plate is cleaned like a traditional plancha. When not in use for a long period, a protective cover will preserve the appearance of your investment.

Tips, combinations and expert advice

To get the most from your SANTOS, consider adding complementary accessories: cooking utensils suited to high temperatures, an extra cooking grid to widen your range of dishes, or a traditional pair of bellows to revive the embers.

Chef's tip: always preheat your cooking plate gradually, to avoid thermal shock. The "top-down fire" technique (fuel in the centre, embers spread around the edge) allows precise control of the temperature zones.

In autumn and winter, the SANTOS becomes a real outdoor heater that extends your evenings on the terrace. Its radiant heat effectively warms a radius of several metres. Avoid resinous woods, which clog the unit, and favour dry hardwood species for clean combustion.

For professionals, make the SANTOS part of an environmentally responsible approach by highlighting the use of local wood and authentic cooking to your customers. This approach strengthens the image of your establishment as local and genuine.

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