Charcoal Chargrills

The Roaster Parrilla FCR006 is a commercial open charcoal grill built for kitchens where authentic chargrilled results are a core part of the menu. It operates on lump charcoal or briquettes, producing the radiant heat and smoke character that gas and electric alternatives cannot reliably replicate. The unit is supplied on a fixed cabinet base, bringing the cooking surface to a comfortable standing working height and providing enclosed ambient storage beneath.

In service, the FCR006 performs well under sustained demand. The integrated grate elevating system allows the chef to adjust the distance between the charcoal bed and the food quickly and accurately — essential for managing different proteins, controlling flare-ups during a busy service, and finishing thicker cuts without burning the exterior. Traditional V-shaped grooved grates channel rendered fat away from the food and down into the ash collection system, keeping the cooking surface cleaner and reducing the risk of excessive flaring during peak periods.

From an operational standpoint, the FCR006 offers several practical advantages:

• Elevating grate system gives precise heat control without reducing charcoal load
• V-groove grates produce consistent branding lines and manage fat drainage effectively
• Integrated ash collection drawer simplifies end-of-service cleaning considerably
• Stainless steel construction withstands the thermal demands of daily charcoal service
• Cabinet base adds usable ambient storage without increasing the overall footprint

Installation requires serious consideration. At 220kg, the FCR006 demands a structurally sound floor and careful positioning before commissioning — moving it post-installation is not straightforward. Charcoal grills of this type produce significant smoke and combustion byproducts, so a dedicated extraction canopy with appropriate capture velocity is essential; a standard ventilation hood designed for gas equipment is unlikely to be sufficient. Operators should confirm extraction performance with their ventilation contractor before ordering. The 1200mm width suits a dedicated grill station within a medium to large kitchen; space planning around it — particularly for ash disposal and charcoal storage — is worth thinking through in advance.

The FCR006 is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, and event catering operations where charcoal grilling is a regular, high-throughput activity rather than an occasional offering. It is a substantial piece of equipment, and operators running lighter charcoal programmes or with more limited space may find a narrower or simpler unit more practical. Conversely, very high-volume sites grilling across multiple covers simultaneously may want to explore larger-format options within the Roaster range.

If you are planning a charcoal grill station or want to discuss extraction requirements and kitchen layout before committing, the team is happy to work through the details with you.