A plancha grill is a flat steel cooking surface heated from below, originating in Spain. Unlike a grate, which lets juices and small ingredients drop through, the solid plate sears everything evenly and lets you cook small or delicate items, fish, prawns, scallops, asparagus, halloumi, that struggle on a traditional BBQ.
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Why plancha cooking suits UK gardens
British weather is unpredictable. A plancha grill, particularly a wood-fired or gas model, heats up faster than a charcoal BBQ and gives you a more forgiving cooking surface in a sudden breeze. The fact that it sears rather than chars means you taste the ingredient rather than the smoke, which suits more delicate menus.
The styles in the range
Wood-fired plancha grills sit over an open fire, which doubles the unit as a fire pit when the cooking is done. Gas plancha grills use a burner under the steel plate for clean, instant heat. Combined fire pit and plancha units, common in the Adezz and BonFeu ranges, give you both a fire feature and a cooking surface in one piece of garden furniture.
Materials and seasoning
Plancha plates are made from carbon steel or Corten weathering steel, with thicknesses from 6 mm up to 15 mm. Thicker plates hold heat better, so they recover faster between batches. Carbon steel seasons over time, like a cast iron pan, which gives a naturally non-stick surface. We supply seasoning instructions with every plancha.
What we stock at Fireside Boutique
The plancha grill range includes Adezz, BonFeu and Weather-it. Each is chosen for plate thickness, build and the cooking surface area it gives you. Free UK delivery and a manufacturer warranty are included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a plancha and a griddle?
A plancha is a solid steel cooking plate heated from below, typically larger and outdoor-mounted. A griddle is the same concept, usually smaller and used on a stovetop or BBQ side burner. Plancha cooking gets hotter and gives a better sear.
How do I season a new plancha grill?
Heat the clean steel plate, wipe a thin layer of high-smoke-point oil across it with a cloth, let the oil burn off, then repeat three or four times. The plate develops a dark, slightly non-stick patina that improves with every use.
Can I cook meat as well as fish on a plancha?
Yes. Plancha cooking handles steaks, burgers, chicken and vegetables as well as fish and seafood. The flat surface gives an even sear on thicker cuts and a clean release on delicate items.
How do I clean a plancha after cooking?
While the plate is still warm, scrape residue off with a metal spatula, wipe with a damp cloth and finish with a thin film of oil. Avoid detergent, which strips the seasoned layer.
Browse the full plancha grill collection above, or contact us for a recommendation matched to the size of group you typically cook for.
