Bertha Professional X+ Charcoal Oven BER-16002

The Bertha Professional X+ is a mid-sized commercial charcoal oven, and the most widely specified model in the Bertha range. It is designed for kitchens that want to cook over live charcoal at a serious service volume — whether that is a standalone restaurant, a grill-focused concept, or a venue looking to introduce theatre cooking at the pass. The oven is manufactured in the UK, with each component laser cut, hand welded, and hand assembled from stainless steel.

In service, the X+ is built to sustain high cooking temperatures across a full shift. The insulated construction is designed to hold temperature for extended periods on a relatively modest charcoal load, which keeps fuel consumption manageable during longer services. The oven performs well across a range of proteins and is not limited to meat — fish, vegetables, and flatbreads all benefit from the radiant heat and the flavour profile that comes from cooking over charcoal. Output will vary with the cut and weight being cooked, but the oven is rated for substantial throughput, making it a practical choice for busy kitchens rather than low-volume or occasional use.

From an operational standpoint, the X+ offers a number of practical advantages:

• Efficient charcoal retention helps maintain temperature throughout a full service without constant replenishment
• Supplied with two cooking racks, a drip tray, and an ash tray for straightforward charcoal management and cleaning
• Polished stainless steel finish makes it suitable for front-of-house positioning without a separate enclosure
• Optional wheeled stainless steel cabinet base available separately, allowing the unit to be repositioned if the layout requires it
• UK-made construction with hand-welded joints supports durability under daily commercial use

At 245kg, the X+ is a substantial piece of equipment and will require careful planning around floor loading, access routes, and final positioning before delivery. It is not a unit that will be moved frequently without the wheeled cabinet. Because it burns solid fuel, ventilation requirements are more involved than for a gas or electric oven — a suitable extraction canopy with adequate airflow is essential, and this should be confirmed with your ventilation supplier or building control before installation. No electrical or gas connection is required for the oven itself, which simplifies the services side, but the ash and combustion by-products do need appropriate management during and after service.

The X+ sits in the middle of the Bertha range and is well suited to independent restaurants, grill houses, and hotel kitchens operating a dedicated charcoal cooking programme. For sites with lower throughput requirements or more limited space, a smaller model may be worth considering. Equally, very high-volume operations cooking charcoal as a primary method throughout the day may want to look at whether a larger-capacity unit would better match their demand.

If you are weighing up whether the X+ is the right fit for your kitchen layout, extraction setup, or service volume, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.