Mibrasa HMB 160 Worktop Charcoal Oven

The Mibrasa HMB 160 is a worktop-mounted charcoal oven designed for professional kitchens where live-fire cooking is central to the menu. It operates on the established Mibrasa principle of cooking over ember heat rather than direct flame, with adjustable airflow control that allows the chef to regulate ember intensity precisely. This method produces consistent, high-temperature results while using charcoal efficiently — less fuel is consumed compared with open-grill alternatives.

In service, the HMB 160 is well suited to busy operations handling up to around 190 covers. The enclosed cooking environment retains heat effectively, which supports consistent output throughout a long service without the temperature fluctuations common with open charcoal grills. Airflow adjustment gives the team control over cooking pace and intensity as demand shifts during a shift.

From an operational standpoint, the key advantages of this model are:

• Precise ember control without interrupting service flow
• Efficient charcoal consumption reduces ongoing fuel costs
• Enclosed design supports consistent cook temperatures across the service
• Stainless steel construction stands up to the demands of a commercial kitchen environment
• Worktop configuration allows integration into an existing cook line or placement on a refrigerated drawer base

At 521kg, the HMB 160 requires careful consideration of floor loading and positioning before installation. It is a substantial piece of equipment and will need adequate ventilation — a suitable extraction canopy rated for solid-fuel appliances is essential, as standard gas or electric canopies may not meet the requirements for charcoal cooking. Ensure your premises can accommodate the necessary ventilation specification before ordering, and confirm local authority requirements, as charcoal ovens are subject to specific regulations in some areas.

The HMB 160 is most commonly found in restaurant and hotel kitchens where charcoal cooking is a defined part of the offering rather than an occasional technique. It is one of the more compact models in the Mibrasa range, which makes it a practical choice for kitchens where space is a consideration but service volumes remain high. For sites with greater throughput requirements, a larger-capacity model from the same range may be worth considering.

If you are planning a charcoal cooking setup or integrating the HMB 160 into an existing kitchen, it is worth talking through the ventilation and installation requirements with us before committing — there are a few site-specific factors that are worth getting right from the outset.