Hobart Bonnet BCB1200 Gas Chargrill Natural Gas

The Hobart Bonnet BCB1200 is a heavy-duty natural gas chargrill built for kitchens where grilled dishes are a significant part of the menu. With a wide cooking surface spanning over 1,100mm and eight independently controlled burners, it is designed to handle sustained grilling throughput — running steaks, skewers, fish, and vegetables simultaneously without compromising cooking quality across the grill.

In a busy service environment, independent burner control is a practical advantage rather than a luxury feature. It allows the kitchen to zone the grill — running one section at searing temperature for red meat while holding another at a lower heat for items that need finishing gently. This kind of operational flexibility reduces the risk of overcooking and allows a smaller brigade to manage a broader range of tickets at pace. The thermally efficient heat distribution channels energy into the food rather than dispersing it into the kitchen, which matters both for cooking consistency and for the comfort of kitchen staff working nearby.

From a maintenance standpoint, the cassette-style heat deflectors are removable without tools, making end-of-service cleaning straightforward. The unit comes supplied with a cleaning brush, grate scraper, and lifting tool as standard, which covers the basics without requiring additional procurement.

• Independent burner zones allow simultaneous cooking at different temperatures
• Three-sided splash guard helps contain grease and keeps the immediate cooking area cleaner
• Removable deflector cassettes simplify daily cleaning routines
• Wide cooking surface supports high-ticket-volume service periods

At 170kg, this unit requires a permanent, level installation position and adequate ventilation above — a canopy extraction system is essential. It connects to a natural gas supply and should be installed and commissioned by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The footprint is substantial, so kitchen layout and service clearance should be confirmed before ordering.

The BCB1200 is well suited to à la carte restaurants, steakhouses, hotel kitchens, and other operations where grilling is a core cooking method and throughput demands are consistently high. For lower-volume sites or kitchens where grilling is a secondary function, a narrower unit may be more practical. For very high-volume or multi-station operations, it is worth discussing whether a larger configuration better matches the workload.

If you are unsure whether this model is the right fit for your kitchen layout or service volume, our team is happy to work through the detail with you before you commit.