The Bertha Asado is a live-fire grill built around traditional Argentinian cooking principles — specifically the practice of controlling heat through grill height rather than adjusting the fire itself. The small model is designed for kitchens where counter or floor space is limited but where operators still want to offer wood or charcoal-fired cooking as a genuine part of the menu.
The grill height is adjusted using Bertha's wheel system, which raises and lowers the cooking rack above the fire. In practice, this gives operators meaningful control over cook temperature without constantly managing the fuel bed — bring the rack down close to the coals for a hard sear, or raise it for slower, more even cooking. It's a method that rewards a little practice, but once understood, it gives chefs a level of heat control that gas alternatives don't replicate in the same way.
In terms of daily service, the unit is well suited to operations running it as a feature element — open kitchens, countertop theatre cooking, or smaller à la carte services where quality of finish matters as much as throughput. It is not designed for high-volume rapid-fire output; the nature of live-fire cooking means service pacing needs to be planned accordingly.
- Adjustable grill height allows precise heat management without adjusting the fuel source
- Removable drip tray, grill rack, and ash drawer simplify end-of-service cleaning
- Insulating base tiles reflect heat back into the cooking chamber, improving fuel efficiency
- Stainless steel construction handles the demands of regular commercial use
- Dark blue finish makes it suitable for customer-facing installation as well as back-of-house
From an installation standpoint, this is a fuel-burning unit and will require adequate ventilation — a suitable extraction canopy is essential. It runs on solid fuel (wood or charcoal), so there are no electrical or gas connections required, but operators should consider fuel storage and ash disposal as part of their kitchen workflow planning. The unit's footprint is relatively compact, though access around it for cleaning and fuelling should be factored into placement decisions. If your service volumes are higher or you're running a larger kitchen brigade, it's worth considering whether a larger model in the Asado range would be a better fit.
This grill is best suited to independent restaurants, hotel kitchens, and casual dining operations looking to introduce live-fire cooking as a considered menu feature rather than a bulk-cooking solution. It works particularly well in open or semi-open kitchen formats where the cooking process itself is part of the dining experience.
If you're unsure whether this size is right for your service style or kitchen layout, we're happy to talk it through before you commit.
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