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Kasai
Kasai Medium Long Konro Grill Solid Plancha Edition SVT-16198
£585.00(£702.00 inc VAT)
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The Kasai Medium Long Konro Grill in Plancha Edition is a UK-designed and manufactured charcoal grill built around the traditional Japanese konro hibachi format. At its core is a natural clay body that retains and reflects heat back towards the cooking surface far more efficiently than a standard metal-bodied grill. This edition replaces the open grate with a full-size 3mm thick 304-grade stainless steel griddle plate, making it suitable for operators who want the intensity of charcoal heat with the controlled, flat cooking surface of a plancha.
In a professional kitchen, the clay construction earns its keep during service. Because heat is retained within the body rather than lost through the sides, charcoal burns at a more sustained rate, reducing how often the grill needs attention between covers. The plancha surface reaches the searing temperatures needed to develop colour and texture quickly, which matters when you are turning tables rather than cooking for leisure. Recovery after placing cold proteins on the plate is brisk enough for consistent back-to-back service across a reasonable sitting.
Practical operational advantages include:
- Superior heat retention from the clay body reduces fuel consumption during service
- Full-size stainless steel plancha plate gives a versatile, easy-to-clean flat cooking surface
- Strong charcoal heat intensity without gas infrastructure requirements
- Compact footprint suits counter or pass placement in smaller kitchens
- Stainless steel frame resists the moisture and grease of a working kitchen environment
This grill operates on natural charcoal and requires no gas or electrical connection, which simplifies placement considerably. It is best positioned on a stable, heat-resistant surface with adequate clearance above and to the sides. Ventilation is important — charcoal produces combustion gases, so this grill is only appropriate where suitable extraction is in place. At just over 16kg it is manageable to reposition, but it should be treated as a fixed station during service rather than a mobile unit. It is not designed for outdoor exposed environments.
The Plancha Edition suits restaurants running a Japanese BBQ or fusion menu where charcoal flavour combined with a flat cooking surface adds genuine culinary value. It works well in smaller restaurants, supper clubs, and pop-up operations where charcoal cooking is a considered part of the offering rather than a volume throughput requirement. For high-volume operations or those needing to run multiple covers simultaneously, a larger or higher-output alternative may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this model suits your kitchen layout, extraction setup, or service volume, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this grill suitable for busy restaurant service or is it better suited to lower-volume use?
The Kasai Medium Long Konro Plancha handles steady service well, particularly in smaller restaurants where charcoal cooking is a deliberate part of the menu offer. The clay body sustains heat effectively between orders, but for high-volume operations running continuous covers across multiple sittings, a larger unit would be worth discussing with us.
What extraction or ventilation does a charcoal konro grill require in a commercial kitchen?
Charcoal combustion produces carbon monoxide and other combustion gases, so this grill must only be operated where a suitable canopy extraction system is installed directly above the cooking station. It is not appropriate for use in unventilated spaces or under a standard recirculating hood — the extraction must vent externally.
Can the plancha plate be removed for cleaning, and how does the clay body hold up to daily kitchen use?
The stainless steel plancha plate can be lifted clear for cleaning, and 304-grade steel is straightforward to degrease and maintain in a commercial environment. The clay body is robust under normal use but should be handled carefully — avoid sudden temperature shocks such as cold water on a hot surface, and protect it from heavy impacts during cleaning or repositioning.
Size and weight
- Weight
- 16.15kg
- Dimensions
- 280(H) x 604(W)mm
Capacity and performance
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 1 Year Parts & Labour
£585.00(£702.00 inc VAT)
£585.00(£702.00 inc VAT)
The Kasai Medium Long Konro Grill in Plancha Edition is a UK-designed and manufactured charcoal grill built around the traditional Japanese konro hibachi format. At its core is a natural clay body that retains and reflects heat back towards the cooking surface far more efficiently than a standard metal-bodied grill. This edition replaces the open grate with a full-size 3mm thick 304-grade stainless steel griddle plate, making it suitable for operators who want the intensity of charcoal heat with the controlled, flat cooking surface of a plancha.
In a professional kitchen, the clay construction earns its keep during service. Because heat is retained within the body rather than lost through the sides, charcoal burns at a more sustained rate, reducing how often the grill needs attention between covers. The plancha surface reaches the searing temperatures needed to develop colour and texture quickly, which matters when you are turning tables rather than cooking for leisure. Recovery after placing cold proteins on the plate is brisk enough for consistent back-to-back service across a reasonable sitting.
Practical operational advantages include:
- Superior heat retention from the clay body reduces fuel consumption during service
- Full-size stainless steel plancha plate gives a versatile, easy-to-clean flat cooking surface
- Strong charcoal heat intensity without gas infrastructure requirements
- Compact footprint suits counter or pass placement in smaller kitchens
- Stainless steel frame resists the moisture and grease of a working kitchen environment
This grill operates on natural charcoal and requires no gas or electrical connection, which simplifies placement considerably. It is best positioned on a stable, heat-resistant surface with adequate clearance above and to the sides. Ventilation is important — charcoal produces combustion gases, so this grill is only appropriate where suitable extraction is in place. At just over 16kg it is manageable to reposition, but it should be treated as a fixed station during service rather than a mobile unit. It is not designed for outdoor exposed environments.
The Plancha Edition suits restaurants running a Japanese BBQ or fusion menu where charcoal flavour combined with a flat cooking surface adds genuine culinary value. It works well in smaller restaurants, supper clubs, and pop-up operations where charcoal cooking is a considered part of the offering rather than a volume throughput requirement. For high-volume operations or those needing to run multiple covers simultaneously, a larger or higher-output alternative may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this model suits your kitchen layout, extraction setup, or service volume, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
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