Somerset Grill Co

WHAT IS THE TYPICAL DELIVERY TIME?

Our Gunmetal Grills are usually in stock for immediate delivery. CorTen may take up to a week

CAN MY ASADO AND GRANDE GRILL BE LEFT OUTSIDE YEAR-ROUND?

Yes, our grills are designed to be outside year-round, with autumn and winter being our favourite times of year for woodfired cooking. When not in use, put the cover on, although CorTen is fine in all weathers.

how long does it take to assemble my grill?

All Asado and Mini Grills are delivered fully assembled and Grande only needs height axle adding – super simple and ready to go out of the box.Alternatively, we can supply flat packed for export shipping, or if access space is very limited.

HOW WILL MY GUNMETAL ASADO OR GRANDE GRILL WEATHER?

Your Gunmetal Grill base is hand-made from raw mild steel and if left untreated will gain a rusty patina over time. For this reason, we pre-oil your Gunmetal Grill with rapeseed oil for protection, so you just need to add fire to finish the seasoning process off, just like seasoning a wok or cast-iron pan.Long-term you have two options:Option 1: Keep seasoning your Gunmetal grill and keep covered when not in use. The ember maker will need a quick coating of rapeseed oil after each cook due to the heat in this area, whereas the rest of the grill will just need doing when needed.If you do not us

how much maintenance do i need to do?

Our Gunmetal Grills are oiled before delivery. Your first cook cures this in. If the Gunmetal Grill gets wet outdoors, it is perfectly normal; to see a few rust spots after a few weeks, especially round the ember maker. Treat is like a wok, use a wire brush and re-oil. 2 or 3 oilings a year will suffice.Of course CorTen and Stainless steel options avoid all this - they can be left outside, uncovered for 20 years or more, hence their popularity, but they cost more up front.

what surface can i put my grill on? Any other saftey tips?

If you are building your own base for the Asado or Grande Grill make sure its built from a non combustable material such as brick or concrete. There is a small air gap at the base of the Asado and Grande Grill so the bottom of the grill will not be sitting directly on to your stand. Click here for more Safety InfoEnsure you are at least 1.8M away form wooden fences, or canopy roof above.

are the v grills removeable?

Yes, the V-Grills are removable . There are 3 sections on the Asado and 4 sections on the Grande. The modular sections also make it easy to switch the cooking setup as needed. For example, switching a V-Grill for a Chapa/Cattle Grid Grill, or Kebab rack or making space for the Rotisserie and Meat Hook.

how do i cook on my asado grill?

Your Grill is designed to cook low and slow. Cook on embers, not flames. Be patient!!Adjust the height of the grill plates using the winding handle mechanism. If meat is cooking too quickly, raise a few centimetres to reduce temperature. Juices and any fat will collect in the unique V shaped grill, and collect drain channel at the front. Use this to baste your cooks for flavour.Keep adding a few more logs if the cook will take more than 20 minutes or so. Maintaining your fire is key to the continuous supply of glowing embers, whuich avoids cold spots and runnin out of embers.