Elevate Your Culinary Experience With An Outdoor Kitchen

An outdoor kitchen elevates culinary experiences by embracing the diversity and advantages of cooking in the embrace of nature. Unlike the confined spaces of indoor kitchens, the open-air environment invites a broader spectrum of culinary techniques and experiments. From grilling over an open flame to smoking meats with precision, the outdoors offers unique conditions that enhance flavors and textures unattainable indoors.

Not only an advantage in the culinary department, but an outdoor kitchen significantly enhances your entertainment space, providing a unique and inviting atmosphere for social gatherings. This setting fosters a relaxed environment where conversations flow freely, bonds strengthen, and memories are created under the open sky. Furthermore, the scenic backdrop of your garden or patio adds an element of tranquility and beauty to any occasion, making every gathering more special and memorable.

Flammkraft Block D (Gen 5) Infa-red Gas Grill – Price Guide from £6,790 – Link

For a high-performance, exquisitely crafted and innovative barbecue grill, Flammkraft’s Block D (Gen 5) combines high-quality materials with smart technology and design.  Made in Germany from durable stainless steel, it is powered by efficient infra-red ceramic burners, which are quick to heat up and offers a temperature range of 100˚C to 900˚C for precisely cooking a variety of dishes – especially in comparison to cooking on an open flame. Accessories including a rotisserie, teppan-yaki plate, pizza and grill stone make Block D (Gen 5) a versatile design for outdoor kitchens. 

Priced at £6,790, Flammkraft’s hero Block D professional-style outdoor grill features cast stainless steel grates, a 5.4kW roast infa-red gas burner, two 5.4kW main infa-red gas burners and plenty of storage. Intricately crafted from sturdy stainless steel with oiled oak accessories, the main grilling surface is also spill-proof, as it’s designed in such a way that no liquids can drip into the burner, which makes it easy to clean in less than twenty minutes, with dishwasher-safe parts, too. It is also a sustainable choice, using up to 50% less gas than other gas barbecues available in the market.

Flammkraft’s Block D (Gen 5) barbecue is available in seven colours to complement a variety of outdoor landscapes and kitchen designs – Deep Umbra, Taupe, Ivory White, Ruby, Light Grey, Pool and Ivory Black. It comes fully assembled and can be transported easily and used as a freestanding barbecue or built-in for a luxurious outdoor kitchen scheme. It can cook with direct and indirect heat as well as low and slow and features a unique OfenDock that comes with foldable grates and two stainless steel containers to create a second cooking level for baking, marinading and more. The Block D (Gen 5) hood is fully double-walled with an insulated top for fast heat-up times and constant temperature for closed hood grilling, as well as an integrated wind deflector. Its unique system of separate containers at the top of the barbecue adds another dimension to barbecue cooking and can be used for baking or to make a sauce while other ingredients cook below.

A wide selection of accessories for Flammkraft barbecues are also separately available, including a rotisserie, teppan-yaki plate, side shelf, wok, pizza and grill stone, drawer insert, smoking board, storage and cleaning box, chopping and serving board, cover and cleaning products. All accessories can be fitted in just a few steps with no tools needed.

Flammkraft Block M (Gen 5) Outdoor Kitchen Module – Price Guide £3,890 – Link

Also available from Flammkraft is its Block M (Gen 5) outdoor kitchen module, priced at £3,890. It comes in the same selection of seven stunning colours and is the perfect partner to the Block D (Gen 5) barbecue for those who require extra worktop space and storage. Made from stainless steel, it features a solid 4mm worktop, push to open drawers, a kitchen roll holder, extra-stable stainless-steel containers, oiled oak chopping and serving board, spacious drawers with brushed steel fronts, waste bin and storage and cleaning box. As well as providing additional food prep and storage space, it also makes an excellent outdoor bar.

Flammkraft: The Pinnacle of Outdoor Cooking

Key Features at a Glance

Flammkraft’s flagship products, the Block D (Gen. 5) and Block M (Gen. 5), embody the ultimate in design, performance, and versatility for outdoor kitchens. 

• Innovative Infra-red Technology: The Block D barbecue uses efficient infra-red ceramic burners, offering a remarkable temperature range of 75˚C to 900˚C. This allows for precise cooking, far surpassing traditional open flame grilling.

• Exquisite Design and Durability: Crafted from durable stainless steel, the Block D and Block M modules are available in seven elegant colours, ensuring they complement any outdoor kitchen aesthetic.

• Ultimate Flexibility and Performance: The Block D (Gen. 5) boasts cast stainless steel grates, a robust roasting burner, and a spill-proof design. It also offers direct and indirect heating, catering to a variety of cooking techniques, including low and slow cooking.

• Enhanced Cooking Experience: With features like the OfenDock, double-walled hood for consistent temperatures, and integrated wind deflector, the Block D ensures an unparalleled grilling experience.

• Complementary Module for Extra Convenience: The Block M (Gen. 5) extends the functionality of your outdoor kitchen with additional worktop space, storage, and even serves as an outdoor bar, echoing the same commitment to quality and design.

• Eco-friendly and Efficient: Not only are Flammkraft barbecues designed for ease of cleaning and maintenance, but they also use less gas compared to other models on the market, making them a more sustainable choice.

More information: www.flammkraft.com

Stockists: Direct from Flammkraft’s website (www.flammkraft.com) or via Alfresco Kitchens in London (http://www.alfresco-kitchens.com/)

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