INFERNO Charcoal Ovens - Proudly South African!

INFERNO is a PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN charcoal oven designed and handcrafted in Cape Town.

Meet Jose Luis Gomez. He arrived in Cape Town in October 2009. From the moment he arrived, he fell in love with South Africa and its multiculturalism. With his entrepreneurial spirit, he started importing some of the best charcoal ovens and grills from Spain, a country known for the manufacturing of Charcoal Ovens (Hornos de Brasa).

After becoming an expert in the world of charcoal ovens, Jose decided to put all his knowledge and experience together and gave birth to his very own charcoal oven called INFERNO.

Just before the lockdown (COVID-19), the design was completed, and shortly afterwards the first INFERNO prototype was made. It was June 2020 when INFERNO CHARCOAL OVENS was publicly launched and the first oven was sold in July 2020.

Since then the team has constantly improved the INFERNO to the point that they are currently on the 3rd Generation of INFERNO and now they can confidently say that they manufacture one of the best charcoal ovens in the world.

In less than 1 year of life, INFERNO is represented in more than 6 countries around the world.

What are the benefits of cooking in a Charcoal Oven?

INFERNO OVEN has a unique side-opening door which makes service and opening easier.
INFERNO’s cooking area is one of the largest in the industry even though takes up very little space in the kitchen.
The cooking temperature can be set to anywhere from 100°C to 400°C allowing every type of cooking, from baking to roasting to slow roasting to grilling.
Unlike other charcoal ovens on the market, INFERNO OVEN can be fuelled with wood, instead of charcoal, for an extra smoky flavour.
With INFERNO you have the option to control the temperature from 100°C to 400°C by using a built-in airflow regulator. They recommend an optimal cooking temperature of about 300˚C.
Fuelled by either charcoal or wood.
Quick turnaround – cooks 40% faster than an open grill.
Versatile – Meat, fish, chicken, seafood, vegetables, bread, pizzas, desserts…
Unique ‘tall’ design gives chefs the opportunity of cooking with a vast range of temperatures.
Strong and robust – designed and handcrafted in South Africa.
Compact design – easily fits in any kitchen.
Easy to use, clean, and maintain.
Available with bespoke colour finish.
Worldwide distribution.

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INFERNO OVEN BENEFITS

SUPER-FAST COOKING TIMES

Inferno Charcoal Oven can achieve heats of 300°C + in as little as 20 minutes. This means that steaks and pizzas take just a couple of minutes, flatbreads and vegetables less than 60 seconds, and whole ducks or 1kg chickens can be roasted in 20 minutes.

MOISTURE AND FLAVOUR YUMMINESS

The engineering of the Inferno charcoal oven means that heat has four ways of getting into your food;

Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Direct heat

Unlike gas grills which only use direct heat; the FULLY INSULATED walls of our Inferno Charcoal Oven radiate heat from the embers, which creates an even, intense heat source that locks in and enhances moisture and flavour.

THE HEAT STAYS INSIDE

Although the inferno`s chamber gets extremely hot, the fully insulated door and walls mean that the heat doesn’t escape out into the kitchen, which makes the Inferno a far more pleasant kitchen companion than other charcoal ovens or open grills in the market.

40% LESS CHARCOAL CONSUMPTION

Inferno charcoal oven’s design makes it the most economical on CHARCOAL consumption on the market. The FULLY insulation and chamber dimensions mean that it is possible to run a full service on only 2-3kg of restaurant-grade charcoal – 40% less charcoal consumption than an open charcoal grill.

The main customers are restaurant and home consumers!

The size, weight, and rust-proof outer also make Inferno Charcoal Ovens the perfect choice for food trucks, restaurants, lodges, hotels, and domestic use (Outdoor kitchens, braai rooms, or Bomas).